Jessie Beck

Feb 22, 2024 | afar.com | Jessie Beck

In this video, follow Video Producer, Jessie Beck, as she tests out five different hotels in Paris at five different price points—ranging from an affordable, cinema-themed hotel to an over-the-top, more-than-five star luxury property near the Champs-Élysées. At each stop in the video, discover what’s unique about each property, who we think each one is best for, along with the pros and cons of each. Related Article: The Best Hotels in ParisTranscriptHello. Welcome to Paris.

Jan 18, 2024 | afar.com | Jessie Beck

~Location: Shingū, Wakayama Prefecture, JapanSleeps: 2 people (1 bedroom/1 bath)Book now: airbnb.com~~This past spring, my husband and I embarked on a trip I had been dreaming of for years: hiking the Nakahechi route of Japan’s Kumano Kodo trail, a multi-day pilgrimage trek along the country’s Kii Peninsula, just south of Osaka. At the end of each day’s journey, we would stop in a small town or village, to spend the night at a charming ryokan, bed-and-breakfast, or guesthouse.

Dec 11, 2023 | afar.com | Jessie Beck

The first thing I do when I’m thinking about a trip is to start googling my destination. Although I’m AFAR’s resident SEO expert and search-engine obsessive, my habit is hardly unique—more than 8.5 billion searches are made in Google each day.

Oct 28, 2023 | afar.com | Jessie Beck

Earlier this year, Air France announced some exciting upgrades to its business-class seats for its long-haul flights. The French airline’s previous (and, on some routes, current) business-class offering already used a pod-like, lie-flat seat and continues to do so in this latest upgrade. However, new seats now include a retractable door between each pod and the aisle for additional privacy, a do not disturb button, and Bluetooth connectivity to the personal entertainment screen.

Oct 4, 2023 | afar.com | Jessie Beck

When it comes to flying in business class, no one does it quite like Air France. Known for their Francophile food options—which begin from the moment you step into their lounges, stocked with petite macarons, croque madames, and classic French cocktails, such as the Kir Royal—amenity kits with products from French brand Clarins, and impeccable service, a flight with the airline is like getting a little slice of la vie française.