Shopping at Costco is a full blown experience. The smell of the warehouse. The spacious, flatbed carts. The pallets upon pallets filled with fairly priced items in bulk. You can buy just about anything with a membership at Costco — an engagement ring, groceries, the newest iPhone, appliances. But right now, Costco shoppers are freaking out over this new delicious, one-of-a-kind snack: Kirkland Signature Thin & Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies....
Starbucks is giving fans a preview of their 2020 holiday gifts line, and they include everything from dazzling, iridescent tumblers and glittery cold cups to the return of their popular holiday coffees, Christmas Blend and Starbucks Holiday Blend. Shimmering Cold Cups Year-round iced coffee drinkers, you’re not alone; and Starbucks is here to acknowledge our existence with this glitter pink swirl cold cup ($18.95) and their pink grid cold cup ($19....
When it comes to an itinerary, Travel + Leisure readers want more than a string of photo opportunities — and the right tour operator makes all the difference in creating a trip of a lifetime versus one that simply checks off a list of sights. This year, our readers were especially drawn to companies that utilize local expertise and experience to thoughtfully design trips that will entertain as well as inspire....
Each individual is unique in their approach to travel, and each suitcase tells a different story. Someone who values staying connected, for instance, might devote half their luggage to personal tech. The style-oriented would prioritize wardrobe changes. The social media-obsessed might have a carry-on filled with camera equipment. And someone drawn to wellness may pack healthy snacks and portable workout gear. So before you set your sights on a holiday gift for the travel enthusiast in your life, figure out what makes them tick first....
The Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, Vermont invites everyone to come and experience the “flower power” at their Billings Farmstead Garden site. Benjamin Pauly, the historic inn’s master gardener, orchestrated a massive floral experience at the property’s Billings Farm & Museum for guests to come and enjoy. The mandala-inspired 20,000-square-foot sunflower house, located just a half-mile away from the Woodstock Inn, perfectly encapsulates Pauly’s passion for gardening, blending his skillsets in architecture and landscape design (he has a degree in both)....
As travel plans for the holidays begin to get locked in, those looking for rental cars may not only want to start the booking process now, but also keep a few other factors in mind for the best price and least amount of stress. Booking early and locking in good rates is one of the best ways to save money on a rental car during the busy holiday season, according to AAA, however ravelers can also look for alternative pick-up destinations and share information like flight details to protect their rental reservations....
There’s a lot the average passenger doesn’t know about airplanes. And there’s a lot that goes into the design of each aircraft that even frequent fliers don’t realize. Did you know there’s a secret button that will relieve aisle seat passengers of their confining armrest? There is. That airplane windows are round for a reason? What about why your seat doesn’t line up with windows? Or why the majority of airplane interiors are blue....
“All right, ladies, let’s get some juiciness into those hips!” The enthusiastic voice of Philippa, our instructor, startled me; I hadn’t been paying much attention to the class. And who could blame me? It was one of the most stunning places I’d ever tried to do yoga — a breezy open-air pavilion on a rocky outcrop where I could take in 360-degree views of an azure South China Sea, even from my reluctant downward dog....
We’re well into summer now, and our travel ideas range from beaches to mountains, lakes, cities, and faraway places. It’s festival season, and Telluride, Chicago, and Lucca celebrate music, while Alberta and Cheyenne recall their frontier heritage. Beach destinations in Turkey, Mexico, Greece, and Southern California are beautiful in summer, and it’s an ideal time to explore the outdoors in places like Long Island, Lake Tahoe, Oklahoma City, and North Carolina....
Whether you’re heading back to the office this summer or preparing for a trip, a good blouse will take you far. A flowing floral top, for example, can be dressed up with a pair of slacks or skirt for a more formal look, or you can throw on a pair of jeans or shorts for more casual occasions. Similarly, a linen button down will go perfectly over a swimsuit but can also be dressed up with jeans and heeled sandals....
Sometimes, the thoughts we have when checking a suitcase cause more anxiety as opposed to relief as we start a trip or vacation. Is my bag going to be okay? Did I remember to write my address on the tag in case my luggage gets lost? For extra peace of mind, many travelers have started attaching Apple AirTags to their suitcases in addition to their trusty luggage tags as a means to track their location....
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the North Carolina city of Asheville is once again making waves for its innovative culinary scene, earning the No. 1 spot in Yelp’s newly released top cities for foodies survey, an honor it also received in 2020. “Blending the flavors of the American South with Appalachian fare, Asheville boasts a unique mountain-to-urban creative food scene,” a representative from Yelp said in a release sent to Travel + Leisure....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When nap time rolls around, anything can break it. By that we mean a single loud sound from outside can awaken your kiddo, or even the sunlight peeking through the windows can jolt them awake — it’s a bit of a struggle. We already snagged the white-noise machine, read the natural methods of properly using aromatherapy, and everything in between....
Everybody knows that Pete Davidson is THE guy to date in Hollywood right now. He’s had an A-list roster of beautiful women on his arm — from Ariana Grande to Kim Kardashian. However, there may be someone who is going to give him a run for his money in the dating pool: Bill Hader. After his divorce from Maggie Carey was finalized in 2018, the Barry star has been actively dating very famous women....
Meghan Markle’s name is on the lips of millions of people around the world right now, amid dramatic revelations from her tell-all Netflix series with husband Prince Harry, as well as his bombshell book out this week. But while controversy and drama swirls around the Duchess’ narrative, there’s one thing about her that remains distinctly uncontroversial: her impeccable style, especially when she’s traveling. And that’s why we’re paying attention when we see that one of the shoe brands she loves is having a huge sale on comfy shoes this weekend: Birdies is offering its fan-favorite footwear at discounts up to 55 percent right now....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Brittany Mahomes showed up to Sunday Night Football looking like she was ready for a red carpet, not the football stadium. The 27-year-old influencer was cheering on her husband Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs while showing off a glam look with her adorable baby bump. Wearing a form-fitting Skims black dress that hugged every gorgeous curve, Brittany was ready for her husband to bring home the win in this outfit....
We first heard the news that Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger welcomed a baby daughter via a video Schwarzenegger Pratt’s brother, Patrick Schwarzenegger posted Sunday night. And now the parents themselves have had their say, posting their baby girl’s first photo (face-free, sigh) as well as her surprisingly elegant name. “We are beyond thrilled to announce the birth of our daughter Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt,” Schwarzenegger wrote on Instagram Monday. “We couldn’t be happier and we feel extremely blessed!...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. We go through phases with our nails. Sometimes, we get acrylics or gel manicures almost consistently for months or years at a time. Sometimes, we forget to realize they need a self-care routine of their own. From our nails to cuticles to the soft skin surrounding them, we need to pamper our hands to the fullest....
It’s a big weekend for Donald Trump’s family as his youngest daughter, Tiffany, walks down the aisle to marry Michael Boulos at Mar-a-Lago. However, the former president reportedly has other things on his mind after the disappointing midterm elections for his endorsed candidates and his possible 2024 campaign. Donald Trump is apparently “more focused” on announcing his run for president on Tuesday than he is on his daughter’s big day. Sources close to the Trump family told CNN that not only is the mood around his Florida estate “rough,” but he’s also been “lying low” and a bit “cranky....
Frontier Airlines is celebrating the unofficial end of summer with a BOGO sale that will send travelers and their loved ones to Las Vegas and Denver for half-off. The “unbe-leaf-able” buy-one-get-one-free companion discount sale will allow travelers to book one ticket and take a friend or loved one for free on flights to and from Las Vegas and the continental United States, as well as on flights to and from Denver, according to the airline....
