Author Archives: Krista Simmons

It’s Not Too Late to Book an Epic Last-Minute Road Trip—Here’s How

This summer is a big one for the travel industry, with numbers climbing well above pre-pandemic levels. But if you haven’t gotten around to planning… Read More

These Are the Best Small-Space Grills (And They’re Also Perfect for Camping)

While the idea of someday owning a Big Green Egg or Yoder Smoker is still major life… Read More

6 Secret Ways to Find Cheap Flights

Knowing how to find cheap last-minute flights is a bit of a game of roulette. While stats show that the best rates on flights… Read More

These Are the Absolute Best Healthy Road Trip Snacks of All Time

‘Tis the season for roadtrips, and what’s a road trip without good snacks? We’ve gathered some of our team’s all-time favorite munchies, many of… Read More

The Top 10 Summer Travel Nightmares You’ll Encounter (And How to Deal with Them)

This article is part of our six-week, limited edition newsletter series, Last-Minute, Low-Stress Travel, which will give you the tips and trips to make… Read More

These 10 Books Are the Beach Reads You Need for Summer

There’s no better time to tuck into a great book than on summer vacation. We’ve gathered the most popular recently published books set in… Read More

This New Waikiki Hotel Is the Surf Shack of Your Wildest Dreams

A new boutique lifestyle hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii has officially opened its doors, and the only thing that’s more exciting than its supremely adorable… Read More

Every Traveler Visits This Grocery Store When They Come to L.A. Here’s What You Have to Buy.

If it feels like Erewhon Market has completely taken over the TikTok For You Page in recent months, it’s because it… Read More

These Are the Best Airlines in the U.S. to Fly for Summer Travel

Despite inflation, it’s been projected that this summer is going to be a big one for travel, with numbers climbing well above pre-pandemic levels, with… Read More

This Ground-Breaking Deal Will Keep the Colorado River from Running Dry (at Least Temporarily)

The Colorado River is a vital source of water and electricity for the West, and is the mainline of both residential and farm life, particularly… Read More

Nostalgic Motor Hotels Are Having a Moment. These Are the Best in the West.

To truly understand the West, you have to get on the road. And there’s no better way to do so than visiting some of California’s… Read More

The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the West Have Everything from Doggie Tapas to Pooch-Inclusive Weddings

There’s nothing greater than hitting the road with your best friend—and that rings particularly true if your friend happens to have four legs. Thankfully, the… Read More

This Flying Boat Is the Robo-Taxi of the Future (and It’s Coming to the Bay Area)

Travelers and locals alike have become increasingly familiar with the Bay Area’s punishing traffic jams, which at times might make L.A.’s freeways look like… Read More

California Is Having Another Gold Rush. Here’s Where to Try Your Hand at Panning.

It’s been an incredible winter of punishing storms in California, particularly in the Sierra Nevada. And although the storms have had a devastating… Read More

Plant Rental is the Most Anxiety-Reducing, Mood-Boosting Hotel Amenity We’ve Ever Seen

There have been plenty of studies that have shown that indoor plants can improve focus, decrease depressive moods, and lessen symptoms of anxiety. And… Read More

This Secret Airport Upgrade Is the Next Best Thing to Flying Private

In an era when travel can reach peak suck—delays, cancellations, weather hazards—I’m all about the little (and not so little) luxuries. Stockpiling credit-card… Read More

This Historic Santa Monica Hotel Is Perfect for Summer

There is perhaps no more iconic facade along Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue than The Georgian, a turquoise Art Deco property… Read More

It’s National Parks Week—Here’s How to Explore Them Easily (and for Free!) Right Now

National Parks Week is upon us, and there’s no better time to celebrate the beauty of our country’s… Read More

Here’s Where to Travel This Spring and Summer Based on Your Zodiac Sign

It’s that time of year where we’re starting to plan our spring and summer travels, and rather than leaving things up to chance or diverting… Read More

This Beachy New Santa Barbara Hotel Is Giving Us All the Spring Wanderlust

The winter weather just won’t let up here in Southern California, and it definitely has us dreaming of sunnier skies. Thankfully,… Read More

Sleep Tourism Is Trending. We Tried it, and the Results Aren’t What You’d Expect.

Healthy sleep has been getting a lot of attention lately in the world of wellness, and for good reason. Proper sleep is absolutely essential… Read More

Endless Winter: The Ski Season Will Extend Through the Summer at These Resorts in the West

It’s been a punishing winter for California, with unrelenting floods and massive snowfall hitting vulnerable parts of the state, and in some cases, like in… Read More

We Have Two Brand New National Monuments (And Yes, They’re Totally Spectacular)

On March 21, President Joe Biden announced the establishment of two new national monuments in Nevada and Texas, done in an effort to continue… Read More

Yes, You Can Swim with Whale Sharks in the Bay Jacques Cousteau Called ‘The World’s Aquarium’

Growing up in the West, I never had a shortage of opportunities to explore the sea, from rough-water swimming to bodyboarding to one of my… Read More