The Ultimate Ritz-Carlton Club Level Guide: Is It Worth the Price?
A stay at a Ritz-Carlton feels luxurious, but there’s an even more exclusive experience inside many properties: the Ritz Carlton Club Level.
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 Packable Hats for Travel (Tried & Tested)
We tested the best fold-flat sun hats, caps, and fedoras for travel.
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts With Lazy Rivers (4-Star & Above)
We’ve rounded up the best 4- and 5-star all-inclusive resorts with lazy rivers, including family-friendly and adults-only options.
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…
Buy it For Life Travel Gear That’s Worth the Investment (Tried & Tested)
Stop replacing cheap gear every year. We tested Buy It For Life suitcases and more that have survived years of travel
The Perfect Portland, Maine Weekend Itinerary
What to do, where to eat, and where to stay for the perfect weekend trip to Portland, Maine.
The Docent’s Collection, Portland, Maine Review: Live Like a Local
Our honest review of The Docent’s Collection: luxury, apartment-style lofts in the heart of Portland, Maine's Old Port downtown.
The Best Luxury Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean and Mexico
Want a luxury overwater villa experience closer to home? From Jamaica to Belize, here are the best overwater bungalows in the Caribbean and Mexico.
The Best Luxury Train Rides in America
Trains in the United States don’t have the best reputation compared to Japan’s lightning-fast bullet trains or Switzerland’s relentlessly punctual rail network. If you’ve ever sat on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional for four-plus hours, watching the train crawl through yet another…
Hotel Heron Alexandria Old Town Review: A Hidden Gem Just Outside Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. gets all the attention (and the tourist crowds), but savvy travelers know the best place to stay is actually just across the Potomac. Old Town Alexandria is one of the East Coast’s most charming neighborhoods, with a walkable,…