Plus: the best luggage, according to flight attendants
With this news that the U.S. is no longer requiring COVID tests for travelers returning from overseas, this year's vacation season is gearing up to be one for the books. But before you pack up and jet off to the nearest beach, you're going to want to pick up what I consider to be a travel must-have: a handheld steamer for clothes.
Is there anything more annoying than reaching your destination and unpacking your carefully chosen clothes only to realize that they are crumpled beyond repair? Having a travel steamer handy is a total game-changer, and this highly-rated option from Amazon is as good as it gets. Click below to find out more and pick one up for yourself.
Now that we've got your rumpled clothes sorted, it's time to find the perfect suitcase. Staff writer Tessa Flores spoke to a few flight attendants who shared their secrets and divulged some of their favorite brands and luggage options — everything from carry-ons, checked bags and personal travel, as well as some other suitcase-related tips and tricks.
Is your cat using your houseplants as their new litterbox? I chatted with a certified applied animal behaviorist who told me why some cats suddenly decide to go to the bathroom in potted plants and which handy items can deter this behavior.
Elevate your bathroom vibe with the comfiest, coziest and most luxurious pampering items around. We're talking chilled wine holders, bamboo bath trays and waterproof phone cases — all of which have hundreds, if not thousands, of positive reviews.
If you're a known tech destroyer (or just an extra-cautious dad), then these sturdy, durable and virtually indestructible laptop cases are for you. They're perfect for travel, commutes or safekeeping — because you never know when an errant glass of wine is about to go flying.
