Cailey Rizzo

United States

Writer at Freelance

Writer at Travel + Leisure

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Articles

Why You Should Only Ever Book an Early Morning Flight

Oct 24, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

Waking up before dawn isn't everyone's cup of tea, but we're here to tell you that it is indeed worth it if you're flying. That's because booking the first flight of the day comes with some significant benefits. Although it may be annoying to miss out on precious sleep time, the earlier you get to the airport, the smoother your experience will be.
This New App Is Like Airbnb for Luxury and Vintage Cars

Oct 15, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

Although you may have dreams of crossing the country in a stylish vintage convertible, your budget may have other ideas. But that doesn't mean you can't — at least temporarily — drive around in the vintage car of your dreams. A new app called DriveShare is billing itself as an Airbnb-esque way to rent out vintage and luxury cars. Users can choose from a selection of about 600 unique cars around the country and rent them out directly from their owners.
The Real Reason Hotels Have Bibles - and Why That's Changing

Sep 30, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

If Rocky Raccoon were to check into his room today, there’s a lesser chance that he would find Gideon’s Bible. Bibles are disappearing from hotel drawers around the country, according to a survey from STR, a hospitality analytics company. Over the past decade, about 15 percent of hotels have stopped providing in-room religious materials. In 2006, almost every single hotel (95 percent) put a Bible in their bedside drawer. Today that number is only 79 percent.
What to Do If You Lose Your ID Right Before a Flight

Sep 22, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

There are few travel nightmares more terrifying than arriving at the airport without proper identification. If you're currently freaking out in the departures hall, take a deep breath. Although it will likely be an inconvenient process, you'll probably be able to fly even if your government-issued photo ID has been lost or stolen. Arrive at the airport as early as possible.
Why Visitors Are Banned From Going to This Isolated Island in the Indian Ocean

Sep 19, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

On a secluded island in the Indian Ocean, there's a tribe of indigenous people that attacks anybody who attempts to visit. The island has been named both the hardest to visit and the most dangerous on the planet. India has banned its citizens from visiting North Sentinel Island or attempting to make contact with the people who live there. Going within three miles of the island is illegal. The Sentinelese people are known for their violence and unwillingness to communicate with any outsiders.
How to Actually Get Restful Sleep on a Plane

Sep 18, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

Perhaps no traveler's quest is as quixotic as the one for a full night's sleep in economy on a long-haul flight. There are countless products geared towards helping people sleep while they're basically upright — but between other passengers, turbulence, and uncomfortable seating, it can like there's no way to fall into deep, restorative sleep in transit. Good sleep on a plane may be elusive, but it's not impossible.
Why You’ll Never Fly Out of Terminal 4 at Chicago O’Hare

Sep 18, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

While it may not be the most pressing or confusing of issues at Chicago O’Hare Airport, there is one thing noticeably missing: Terminal 4. Travelers at the airport will pass through Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5, but they will never fly out of Terminal 4. Mainly because it doesn’t exist ... anymore. The phantom Terminal 4 did exist at one point in O’Hare airport’s history. Up until 1985, O’Hare only had three terminals, named Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
The Top Vineyards All Around the U.S.

Sep 18, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

Travelers who tour vineyards and indulge in a few glasses of the house speciality are unlikely to leave less cheery. But there are a few select vineyards around the country that go above and beyond to astound visitors. Yelp analyzed the reviews of vineyards throughout the country to determine which ones Americans like best. From the Sauvignon Blanc of the Napa Valley to the Rieslings of New York’s Finger Lakes, each area of the country has its own specialities. 25.
Rick Steves Gives Great Advice After Being Pickpocketed in Paris

Sep 18, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

Just because something's never happened to you doesn't mean it never will. Travel host extraordinaire Rick Steves revealed in a blog post this week that — despite an estimated 4,000 days of travel under his belt and despite never having been pickpocketed before — he was the victim of a pickpocketing scam in Paris this summer. "It was my own fault," Steves wrote. "I wasn't wearing my money belt — a small pouch worn at the waist under your clothes.
These NYC Hotels Have Prime Views of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - and None of the Crowds

Sep 17, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | Cailey Rizzo

The holiday season doesn't start in New York City until the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade comes to town. People line up in the cold hours in advance to watch the bands, dancers, and giant balloons make their way from Central Park to Herald Square. This year's star-studded event will include appearances from Jimmy Fallon, Leslie Odom Jr. and Smokey Robinson, alongside many others.