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Travel Gear, Luggage & Suitcases, Accessories Meredith Shubel Travel Gear, Luggage & Suitcases, Accessories Meredith Shubel

10 Best Luggage Straps for Suitcases and Travel Bags

What the heck is a luggage strap? A luggage strap is a little-known travel hack that all frequent flyers swear by. Not only do they help keep your suitcase securely closed, but you can also use them to attach smaller bags to your carry-on or checked suitcase for easy mobility in the airport. Check out the 10 best luggage straps for suitcases.

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10 Best RFID Wallets for Women

As a woman on the go, safety should always be a top priority when you're traveling solo—and that includes financial safety. Enter the RFID-blocking wallet, which shields your credit cards, passport, and other chip-enabled cards from thieves who want to skim your data. Next time you hit the road, keep your personal information protected with one of the best RFID wallets for the jet-setting woman.

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Travel Apparel, Shoes Kelsey Reaves Travel Apparel, Shoes Kelsey Reaves

The 12 Most Comfortable Sandals for Walking

One of the most important elements of a digital nomad’s wardrobe is a pair of walking sandals, but it can be challenging to find some that marry comfort with style. The perfect sandals serve up fashion and function all in one package, so your feet can stay in top form while you’re putting in all those miles on your travels.

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Travel Gear, Purses Kelsey Reaves Travel Gear, Purses Kelsey Reaves

15 Best Crossbody Bags and Purses for Travel

When we head out on a trip to a new destination, we typically carry around a lot of things with us that we normally wouldn't and have to plan where to put them. A crossbody purse is the perfect solution. It is the size of an everyday purse, but small enough to hang from your shoulder to free up both hands. Plus it will make you look *super* chic while you are traveling. To help you prepare for your upcoming travels, we put together a list of the 16 best crossbody purses for travel that are not only safe and functional, but stylish, too.

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9 Best Sites to Book Rental Cars

Whether you’re a city slicker looking for a sleek hybrid ride or you’re an outdoor adventurer searching for your dream RV, figuring out how to rent a car while you travel can be a little stressful. To make your next road trip worry-free, we’re taking the guesswork out of domestic and international car rentals by sharing our list of the 9 best sites to book rental cars.

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Travel Gear, Accessories Kelsey Reaves Travel Gear, Accessories Kelsey Reaves

6 Best Money Belts for Women in 2026

Safety is a top concern for the majority of solo female travelers, and protecting your money is certainly a big part of that. These days, you can never be too careful with your currency or credit cards, which is why packing a money belt comes so highly recommended. Lucky for you, we’ve done the research and rounded up the best money belts for women. Now all you need to do is find the bag that has the features you’re looking for, and get to enjoying your travels!

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How to Automate Your Life (So You Can Get Back to What’s Really Important)

As time goes by, the daily drudgery of adulting can sneak up on you. Cooking. Shopping. Bills. Emails. No matter how efficiently you check off your to-do list, those nagging responsibilities somehow always find their way back to you. But today, you’ve got an ally on your side: automation. With the right tools, you can let automation take over the repetitive and the mundane so you have the time, energy, and resources to focus on what truly matters.

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Travel Destinations, Retreats Meredith Kane Travel Destinations, Retreats Meredith Kane

16 Best Wellness Retreats for Women in 2026

These days, the concept of wellness continues to grow and evolve, and now encompasses a whole range of modes and modalities. From participating in guided yoga and meditation, to splurging on spa treatments, taking care of ourselves can happen in an infinite number of ways.

Below, you’ll find our recommendations for the 16 best wellness retreats for women — with something to suit just about every interest and environment.

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Travel Gear, Luggage & Suitcases Meredith Shubel Travel Gear, Luggage & Suitcases Meredith Shubel

10 Best Aluminum Luggage & Suitcases for 2026

If you’re looking for practicality, an aluminum suitcase is robust enough to keep your valuables protected, even through tough travel days. And if you’re looking for style, aluminum luggage is famed for its enduring chicness and sophistication. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a new aluminum suitcase for all your upcoming travels in 2025. Here’s the round-up of this year’s best aluminum luggage and suitcases.

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Location Independent Living Meredith Kane Location Independent Living Meredith Kane

Why Purchase Travel Insurance (And the Best Travel Insurance Companies)

Let’s face it: our vacation plans are subject to a lot of uncertainty. While it’s never any fun to dwell on what might happen during our travels, the reality is, sometimes we get sidelined by things like falling sick or losing our luggage. And that’s exactly where travel insurance comes in, offering protection against all these unforeseen (and unwanted) circumstances.

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10 Best Car Seats for Airplane Travel

When you’re traveling together as a family, safety is always a top priority. And whether your journey involves travel by land or air, a car seat is the best tool to keep your child safe and comfortable. Read on for our list of the 10 best car seats for airplane travel in 2026.

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Travel Gear, Duffels Meredith Kane Travel Gear, Duffels Meredith Kane

16 Best Duffel Bags with a Trolley Sleeve

The reason we love duffel bags for travel is that you get the spaciousness of a small suitcase while avoiding the hassle of checking your luggage. Maybe the only thing better than a traditional duffel is one that comes with a trolley sleeve — that is, a built-in pocket that fits over the top handle of your suitcase (and makes maneuvering your luggage a whole lot easier). Check out the 16 best duffel bags with a trolley sleeve down below.

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9 Best Travel Cord Organizers for 2026

Laptops, tablets, phones, headphones, e-readers … oh, my! The list goes on and on—and so do the tangles of cords. Next time you hit the road, don’t let yourself get lost in a nasty web of wires. Instead, with a travel cord organizer in tow, you can keep all your cords neat and orderly, no matter how many electronics you pack.

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Staycations, Travel Destinations Meredith Kane Staycations, Travel Destinations Meredith Kane

15 Best Staycations in Arizona for 2026

Arizona is blessed with some truly incredible landscapes and natural attractions beyond the Grand Canyon — though that one’s obviously worth a visit in its own right. Some of these attractions include Red Rock State Park, Havasu Falls, Saguaro National Park, and Antelope Canyon (just to name a few). Simply put, Arizona is an amazing place to reconnect with nature and get away from all the noise of everyday life. Keep reading for our list of the 15 best staycations in Arizona that are equal parts luxurious and lounge-worthy.

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