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As I found myself traveling a great deal for work throughout the summer and fall, I also found myself daydreaming of a vacation where I was not on the move and could simply be. Be with my boyfriend. Be on the beach. And be in a luxurious location within easy travel distance from the United […]

Manchester and Yorkshire Are England’s Cultural Sphere

Northern England, North Country, and the North are geographical nicknames for England’s upper half, a world away from the country’s more-visited south or, shall we say, London. Mention Manchester, and most seem to know it as an industrial city, myself included—that is until I thumbed through “Where to Go: Manchester,” a not-so-ordinary guidebook that hooked me […]

Insider Favorites: Dorothy’s Guide to Sausalito, California

Living in Sausalito for many years only intensifies the anticipation of rounding the last curve on Bridgeway when, magically, the postcard view of the bay with Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge comes into focus. An ever-changing panorama includes a variety of water craft: ferry boats, sail boats, James Bond-type yachts, a Darth Vader black […]

Day Trip From Rome: The Amalfi Coast and Pompeii

We were up before the sun. Monica, our cheerful guide from Avventure Bellissime Tours, greeted us in the lobby of our hotel near Piazza Navona. It was 7 a.m.—dark and early, but not too early for two double espressos to go. After one stop to pick up three additional passengers, we were on our way. […]

Alaska: Where Your Adventure Dreams Come True

It was 90 degrees Fahreinheit when we stepped off the plane in Anchorage, Alaska, during summer 2015—blazing hot in a place we expected to be chilly. Not a good sign when it comes to global warming, but because of that warm sun the land portion of the Princess Cruises trip we took was an absolute delight.

Insider Favorites: Linda’s Guide to Long Beach

Located in the heart of Southern California’s beach communities, Long Beach blends urban sophistication with a relaxed beach resort vibe. Interesting hotels, world-class attractions, front-line museums, a walkable downtown, award-winning restaurants, unique shopping, a cruise line port, and a thriving, multi-faceted arts and culture scene make this city by the sea a great place to live. […]

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Jetset Extra is the go-to online travel hub for industry professionals and seasoned and aspiring travelers looking for inspirational vacation ideas. Our content includes exemplary in-house professional video production, as well as entertaining and informative articles from our global network of hand-picked Insiders. We also nurture a lively wide-reaching social media community that enables travel aficionados to engage in weekly “tweet-ups” where they can share ideas, experiences, and information.

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#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Fall Favorites

Fall is here—one of our favorite times to travel! During our latest #JSETT chat, we put a few questions about this festive season to our Twitter friends. Keep reading to see how they replied:

After 10 months on the road without consistent access to a gym or training facility, I was nervous about going to China. Despite being out of shape and generally tired from traveling, I was going to Qufu, a small town a few hours north of Shanghai, to live and film at the Shaolin Kung Fu […]

#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Would You Rather?

For last week’s #JSETT chat, we played a travel edition of “Would You Rather…?” We gave participants six either/or options relating to a certain type of travel—extreme weather conditions, questionable cuisine, adrenaline-pumping adventure, etc.—and asked which ones they would choose. The answers were as enthusiastic as they were varied! Keep reading to see how people […]

According to legend, in the 8th century CE, a Czech duchess and prophetess named Libuše stood on a rocky cliff overlooking the Vltava River and ordered the building of a castle and town “whose glory will touch the stars.” That town was to be called Praha, also known as Prague. By the year 800, a […]

Cityscopes: Focus on San Juan Capistrano

When sailor and writer Richard Henry Dana Jr. visited Southern California in the 1830s, he described San Juan Capistrano as, “the only romantic spot in California.” Author Johnston McCulley was so inspired by the surroundings he set his first Zorro novella, 1919’s “The Curse of Capistrano” (which later became the novel “The Mark of Zorro”), amid […]

Las Vegas. The city’s name immediately conjures visions of bright lights, showgirls, blackjack tables, and all-you-can-eat buffets. People from all over the world flock to Las Vegas looking for gambling, shopping, dining, and entertainment—and often make decisions meant to stay within the confines of county limits.

Win a Three-Pack of DK Eyewitness Travel Guides!

Raise your hand if your New Year’s resolution is to travel more. Our hands are up—and we’re imagining yours are, too! And lucky for you, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides is giving away a three-pack of its top travel books to provide information and inspiration for your next big adventure. What better way to kick-off the new […]

Looking for the perfect gift for that person who is always on the go? Or perhaps you’re looking for a way to treat yourself this holiday season? We’re loving RELAYS In-Ear, Three-Button Headphones, SOL REPUBLIC’s award winning sports headphones that are built to keep up with a busy, world-wandering lifestyle. We have one pair of […]

Dine and Indulge With The Farm to Table French Phrasebook

France is a country renowned for its cuisine. The French people’s style of cooking is rich in both taste and history and has been a significant influence in Western culinary education. This month, Ulysses Press will release “The Farm to Table French Phrasebook”, a comprehensive language guide for food lovers. Whether you’re spending a semester […]

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Jetsetting With Champion Pizza-Maker Tony Gemignani

California native Tony Gemignani has a passion for pizza. The chef and restaurateur owns seven pizzerias across the country, including his flagship Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco and Pizza Rock in Sacramento and Las Vegas. In addition to receiving numerous accolades, honors, and awards, Tony is also one of only three people worldwide to be named the official US ambassador […]

Jetsetting With Interior Designer & TV Star Roxy Sowlaty

When you are an interior designer and a star of E!’s “#RichKids of Beverly Hills,” comfort, style, and all-around fabulousness are a way of life. Which is why we were excited to ask Roxy Sowlaty a few questions about how her lifestyle translates to travel. Read on to get the designer and television star’s thoughts about […]

Jetsetting With Master Chef Joachim Splichal

For Joachim Splichal, founder and chef of the Patina Restaurant Group, cuisine and travel make the perfect pair. Together with restaurateur Nick Valenti, chef Splichal developed the restaurant group to include approximately 60 restaurants and food service operations in performing arts center across the United States. And now, the chef can add an airline to […]

Have you ever used rewards points to book travel? I recently had my first-ever experience attempting to make the most of points earned from a credit card and airline/hotel memberships. Though it wasn’t even close to free, I am still pretty proud of the money we were able to save. All in all, our round trip-flights […]

Does traveling make you depressed? Recently some friends of mine and I were talking about how we get a feeling of depression when we return home from a trip. The “post travel blues,” so to speak, when we wish we were still out and about experiencing new places, tasting new foods, and making new friends. […]

Ahhh summertime. School is out and so is the sun, and across the globe people are inspired to pack their bags and get out of town, whether for a couple days or a couple weeks. This time of year has always put me in a travel state of mind, from family trips to Palm Springs and […]

Our Italian leg of the journey took us north to some beautiful seaside towns on the Adriatic Coast. Luke, back in his prime, played American football for the Italian league, and we wanted to film an episode about a football player on his old team.

Amsterdam was the perfect place to restart my Million Ways to Live journey after spending a month in New Zealand while Luke shot 11 episodes in Africa.

Africa has always been the great unknown to me. I’ve heard so many different perspectives, stories, and experiences that I didn’t really know what to expect. Unfortunately, that lack of expectation led to fear and resulted in Claire and Jack going home to New Zealand while I ventured through Africa alone (well, not alone, but […]