Jenna Busch

5 days ago | islands.com | Jenna Busch

We all try not to overpack for vacation, but for many of us, it can be a losing battle. There are a bunch of great ideas out there, like packing lighter with the 54321 rule or rolling your clothing as tightly as possible, but these aren't a perfect fit for every person. However, there is one really great tip that may be just what you're looking for if you don't want to check a bag or hurt your back lifting a heavy suitcase.

6 days ago | islands.com | Jenna Busch

Hiking in Hawaii is a popular tourist activity. After all, there are so many gorgeous places and trails to explore in the Aloha State, like the 11-mile Kalalau Trail in Kauai's Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park. You can hike on volcanoes, along the beach, and to majestic waterfalls. However, some dangerous hikes in the state of Hawaii are illegal. In fact, if you hike them anyway and get hurt, lost, or stuck, you may end up footing the bill for search and rescue yourself.

1 week ago | islands.com | Jenna Busch

Visiting Italy can be the trip of a lifetime, and Rome is the jewel in the country's crown. If you're visiting, you're likely to be doing what travel pro Rick Steves calls Rome's "Caesar shuffle," which is hitting the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. Well, you and thousands of other tourists who want to marvel at these incredible ancient locations.

1 week ago | islands.com | Jenna Busch

Overhead bin space is a hot commodity on a plane, and it fills up fast. While you are most likely to get overhead bin space if you have priority boarding or fly business or first-class, if you're in economy, it can be dicey. If you're lucky enough to find a spot for your bag, you're probably breathing a sigh of relief. However, you may not be considering what you actually have in there and if it's safe. People stealing your items during a flight does happen, and it's easy to see why.

1 week ago | islands.com | Jenna Busch

Going through the TSA security line at the airport can be frustrating and slow. We know it's necessary, but having to remove shoes, jackets, and metal jewelry, as well as take out electronics, and the tiny bottles of liquid we're permitted to take in our carry-ons according to the 3-1-1 rule can make a stressful day that much more difficult.