How Much to Tip on a Private Jet Charter
Tipping on a private jet charter is appreciated, but never expected. Here's how much to tip your private jet pilots and flight attendants.
Caroline Teel
Caroline has traveled to all seven continents, jumped out of planes, and bungeed off bridges in the pursuit of a good story. She loves exploring off-the-beaten path destinations, anything outdoorsy, and all things adventure. Her stories have also appeared online at USA Today, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Yahoo, Boston.com, TripAdvisor, Buzzfeed, Jetsetter, SmarterTravel, Oyster, Airfarewatchdog, and others.
The Best Semi-Private Airlines in Europe
Flights within Europe are fairly short-haul, and paying for a business class seat can feel like a disappointment, with marginally better food and a blocked middle seat. The upgrade you actually want isn’t at the gate. It’s at the private…
What to Pack for a Hiking Trip (Tried and Tested)
On Bhutan’s Druk Path, I packed jackets, pants, and shoes that were all billed as water-resistant, and after three days of straight rain, I learned the hard way that water-resistant and waterproof are not the same thing. After summiting Kilimanjaro,…
5 Best Spring Sweaters to Pack for Shoulder Season Trips
Spring travel is a packing puzzle. You’re planning for 55-degree mornings and 75-degree afternoons, with forecasts that shift by the hour. The answer isn’t to bring your entire closet, but instead to narrow it down to a few key pieces…
Ambiente Sedona Review: Glass-Walled Luxury in the Desert
Ambiente Sedona—a Landscape Hotel, is the first property of its kind in North America. Here's our honest review of this glass walled hotel.
How to Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Luxury Hotel Room
After a long day of exploring, nothing beats coming back to an impeccably turned-down hotel room and sliding under a fluffy duvet into crisp, cool sheets. Wish you could have that same feeling at home? While you may not be…
18 Fun Things to Do in Boston: A Local’s Non-Touristy Guide (2026)
After more than a decade living in Boston, I’ve gotten pretty good at fielding the “so what should we do?” text from visiting friends and family. This is my go-to list of the stuff that’s actually worth doing while you’re…
How to Score a Free Hotel Room Upgrade (Almost) Every Time
Just because you booked the cheapest room in the hotel doesn’t mean you’re stuck in a shoebox with a view of a brick wall. These tried and tested strategies will better your chances of getting a free hotel room upgrade…
The 10 Best Luxury Bus Companies in America
Luxury bus lines are the first-class version of economy bus lines like MegaBus and Greyhound. Luxury bus companies feature ample reclining space, tons of legroom, fast WiFi, clean bathrooms, and complimentary drinks and snacks. Luxury buses can be a good…
Samsonite Outline Pro Carry-On Spinner Suitcase Review
Although I’m a die-hard carry-on only traveler, I confess to cheating a bit by looking for the absolute largest carry-ons possible to maximize my packing space. I’ve tested out a wide range of carry-on suitcases over the years, but the…