Karen Cicero

Bethlehem

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Contributing Editor at Good Housekeeping

Contributing Editor at Good Housekeeping, Book Editor at The Week Junior, Freelance Writer and Editor, [email protected]

Articles

The 35 U.S. Cities EVERY Solo Traveler Needs to Visit

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stefanie Waldek |Karen Cicero

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."While traveling with family and friends can be a blast, many folks are opting to see the world on their own. Americans have caught the solo travel bug; a trends report from Hilton estimates that half of travelers will take at least one solo trip in 2025.
The 35 U.S. Cities EVERY Solo Traveler Needs to Visit

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Karen Cicero |Stefanie Waldek

Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. While traveling with family and friends can be a blast, many folks are opting to see the world on their own. Americans have caught the solo travel bug; a trends report from Hilton estimates that half of travelers will take at least one solo trip in 2025.
How to Try 2025's Top Travel Trend Anywhere

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Karen Cicero

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."In the not-so-distant past, travel agent Nicole Campoy Jackson's clients requested trips to the buzziest vacation spots. But these days, they crave solitude. "Late last year, I started seeing a shift away from wanting to experience the heavily Instagrammed locations to asking to be around as few other people as possible," says Campoy Jackson, who specializes in boutique travel for travel agency Fora.
35 Best Places in the U.S. to Visit Solo

3 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Karen Cicero |Stefanie Waldek

35 Best Places in the U.S. to Visit Solo"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."While traveling with friends and family can be fun, going somewhere solo eliminates having to compromise. You get to decide everything — the destination, the hotel, the itinerary, the restaurants, your budget and beyond.
Banish Sugar Ants Forever With These Expert-Approved Tips

1 month ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Laura Millar |Karen Cicero

How to Get Rid of Sugar Ants, According to Pros RHJ - Getty Images"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."There's almost nothing worse than spotting an ant in your kitchen only to then notice another, and another and another. Once one sugar ant finds sweets to snack on, they bring their friends. And before you know it, you officially have a sugar ant infestation. While that may sound scary, there's no need to panic.
25 Best Girls' Weekend Getaway Destinations to Visit With Your Besties

1 month ago | msn.com | Cameron Jenkins |Karen Cicero
25 Fun Girls' Weekend Getaway Destinations Ideas to Consider in 2025

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Cameron Jenkins |Karen Cicero

25 Fun Girls' Weekend Getaway Destinations Ideas to Consider in 2025"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What happens when you round up your best girlfriends—you know your emotional cheerleaders who have been with you through thick and thin—and spend 72 hours on vacation with them? "I couldn't believe how relaxed I felt when I got back," said a mom who recently returned from her first girlfriend's trip to Good Housekeeping.
25 Fun Girls' Weekend Getaway Destinations Ideas to Consider in 2025

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Cameron Jenkins |Karen Cicero

25 Fun Girls' Weekend Getaway Destinations Ideas to Consider in 2025"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What happens when you round up your best girlfriends—you know your emotional cheerleaders who have been with you through thick and thin—and spend 72 hours on vacation with them? "I couldn't believe how relaxed I felt when I got back," said a mom who recently returned from her first girlfriend's trip to Good Housekeeping.
24 Unique Bachelorette Party Destinations Around the World

2 months ago | msn.com | Karen Cicero |Olivia Lipski
24 Most Popular Bachelorette Party Destinations Around the World

2 months ago | aol.com | Karen Cicero |Olivia Lipski

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Calling all brides-to-be and their besties: Once the question is popped and the wedding date is set, it's time to spring into action and research bachelorette destinations. And you've come to the right place. The Good Housekeeping team explores the world for its annual Travel Awards, evaluating the appeal of destinations (and products) for all kinds of vacationers.