Jessica MacDonald

2 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Jessica MacDonald |Jacqueline Cucco

Credit: Travel + Leisure Whenever I fly I always smile when the safety video instructs women to remove their heels before using the inflatable slide to exit the plane. That’s because there’s no chance you’d catch me in heels for traveling—I’m a sneakers girl through and through. I have a go-to pair: my trusty Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, which I’ve worn for two decades of travel across six continents.

1 month ago | travelandleisure.com | Jessica MacDonald

Whether you’re engaged, married, or single, there are plenty of reasons to buy a fake engagement ring for travel. If you have a real one, temporarily replacing it with an affordable replica means you can enjoy your adventure without fear of loss or damage. If your real engagement ring is particularly expensive or flashy, choosing a subtler costume piece can be a safety precaution, too, since it reduces the likelihood of being targeted by thieves.

1 month ago | travelandleisure.com | Kaitlyn McInnis |Jessica MacDonald

The T+L team tested nearly two dozen different beach canopies and tents at the beach this summer in order to narrow down the best options available. During our tests, we set up the canopies on the beach, noting how easy each option was to transport and set up. We used each canopy on the beach for at least an hour per visit to get a feel for the sturdiness and effectiveness, while also noting how well each option fared in the sun, wind, and potential light summer rain.

1 month ago | travelandleisure.com | Theresa Holland |Jessica MacDonald

To say traveling with kids is hard would be a major understatement. But if you plan ahead, it can also be an immense joy for both you and your wanderlusts-in-training. Getting children to sit still while minimizing potential tantrums en route can be easier with downloaded shows, mobile games, audio stories, or music. And headphones are a critical piece of this puzzle. "Good headphones made for kids limit the volume to 85 decibels (dB)," says pediatric otolaryngologist Cher Zhao, MD.

2 months ago | travelandleisure.com | Rebecca Carhart |Hillary Maglin |Jessica MacDonald

Best for Budget Photo Books: Amazon Prints View at Amazon (starting at $9) Why We Love It: It's easy to use, quick, and affordable. What to Consider: The site doesn't allow books under 20 pages to be created. If you don't have a lot to spend but still want a quality way to display your travel selfies and group shots, we suggest using Amazon Prints. You can order a budget-friendly photo book by selecting images or dropping an album saved in your Prime Photos into its book-builder template.