Brekke Fletcher

2 weeks ago | lonelyplanet.com | Brekke Fletcher

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a young woman of good fortune must be in want of a trip. This ham-handed riff on the oft-quoted opening line from Jane Austen's beloved 1813 novel, Pride and Prejudice, is never far from any book nerd's mind.

3 weeks ago | lonelyplanet.com | Brekke Fletcher

Depending on where you measure, the continental US spans approximately 3000 miles from coast to coast. That's a lot of ground to cover. Most visitors narrow down their travels to one region – or one fascinating city – for the duration of their trip to the US, but which coast to land on proves to be a challenging decision. Are you more into the fast-paced, urban energy of the East Coast or the laid-back, casual vibe of the West Coast?

1 month ago | lonelyplanet.com | Brekke Fletcher

I love Hawaii so much. It’s divine any time of year, but especially in winter, I am grateful whenever I can escape the miserable cold in the northeastern US. I can’t pick a favorite island – they all have so much to offer – so Delta's nonstop from New York City to O‘ahu makes that choice easier. (Hawaiian Airlines also flies nonstop.) Even after a tough-on-the-body 13-hour flight (well, round trip, so two flights), I always walk away wishing I could return more often.

Jul 24, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Brekke Fletcher

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Jul 24, 2024 | flipboard.com | Brekke Fletcher

7 hours agoOnce you travel with these nausea-preventing "Sea Bands," you'll never leave without them again. 1. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount designed for use on all airlines — not only can you mount it to the tray table of an airplane seat, but to the arm of a chair or any flat surface, so you'll be …