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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. […]

Jetset Extra who, what, when, where, why, how

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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Though Italian cities such as Rome, Florence, and Venice seem to receive the majority of travelers’ attention—and deservedly so—the country is home to many special towns full of medieval history, picturesque views, and unforgettable experiences. Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one such place—a walled-in Renaissance town nestled against twin hills in the Marche […]

#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Sunrises and Sunsets

Everyone loves a beautiful sunrise and a stunning sunset. For this week’s chat, participants shared photos of some of their favorite early morning and late evening views.

#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Disappearing Destinations

Our world is constantly changing, sometimes for worse and sometimes for the better. In our latest Twitter chat, we asked participants about the destinations they hope to visit sooner rather than later and the places they wish they could have seen in earlier days.

Set on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, welcomes visitors with true Midwest hospitality. The city’s hot and humid summers don’t deter those who flock to the waterfront each year to celebrate Milwaukee’s history and culturally diverse population with a variety of festivals. And Milwaukee locals are happy to join you in enjoying […]

What do you seek out when visiting a destination for the first time? Throughout her travels, managing editor Leah Swofford learned she loves discovering what makes a city especially unique. The weather, the cuisine, the way people interact with one another—it all combines to make each destination special in its own way. With her new […]

Charge Your Phone on the Go With a Nomad ChargeKey

It’s built to charge and sync; it’s built to hang and bend. The ChargeKey from Nomad is a portable lightning cable in the shape and size of a house-key—which means it will fit on your keychain and save you from worrying about a dead phone battery. We have one ChargeKey to give away!

It is never fun to open luggage after a flight and discover that bottle of wine you bought didn’t make it to your destination intact. Enter VinniBag, an inflatable, reusable bag engineered specifically to withstand air travel and high altitude. The TSA-friendly package protects not only wine bottles and other liquids but also fine collectible […]

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Jetsetting With Entertainer and Activist Meredith O’Connor

Meredith O’Connor not only charms fans with her music and film projects but also uses her powerful voice to help raise awareness about the negative effect bullying has on young people. The 18-year-old from Long Island, New York, travels the country to speak to schools about the topic and has also released a single, “The […]

Jetsetting With Chef and Restaurateur Susan Feniger

Travel is essential for Susan Feniger. The chef, restaurateur, and author takes inspiration from locations that have delicious food and shares her finds with diners in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. She currently helms Mud Hen Tavern in Hollywood; Border Grill in Santa Monica, Downtown LA, and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino; and the Border Grill Truck. She […]

Tyler Glenn, Neon Trees’ lead vocalist and keyboardist, had a rather unique upbringing for the frontman of a popular alternative rock band. The singer grew up in a small town in Southern California and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—not what one might think of as ingredients for an alt rock success story, […]