Sophie-Claire Hoeller

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Editor-at-Large at ShermansTravel

Like, a really chill Type A. Editorial Director of News @Thrillist IG: @sohostyle Eat well // Travel often

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Articles

Why This Award-Winning, World Cup-Hosting Ski Resort Still Flies Under the Radar

3 weeks ago | smartluxury.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller

"How did you hear about this place?" This innocuous phrase uttered by a ski instructor to his pupil had me whip around to eavesdrop. Why? Because I kept hearing it. And because I was in Sun Valley, Idaho, a destination that was not only named North America's top ski resort for three years in a row (2021-2023) by among many other accolades, but also has a history as deep as its surrounding gorges. Sun Valley Resort is the first destination ski resort in the United States.
Kreuzfahrt in der Glamour-Ära: Diesen Luxus gab es früher an Bord

1 month ago | businessinsider.de | Sophie-Claire Hoeller

Passagiere in der VIP-Lounge an Bord des Luxusliners QE2 im Jahr 1969. Michael Stroud/Getty Images Die Kreuzfahrtschiffe von heute haben zwar Seilrutschen und Eislaufbahnen, aber sie sind nicht mehr ganz so elegant, wie sie einmal waren. Früher kleideten sich die Menschen in Smoking und Abendkleidern.
32 vintage photos from the days when cruise ships were glamorous

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller |Elana Klein |Erin McDowell

Sophie-Claire Hoeller,Elana Klein,Erin McDowellThu, April 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM UTC5 min readToday's cruise ships may have zip lines and skating rinks, but they're not all as elegant as they once were. People used to dress up in tuxedos and evening gowns. To pass the time, events like egg-and-spoon races were commonplace. Nowadays, cruise ships may boast large swimming pools, planetariums, and zip lines, but many floating resorts have lost their timeless elegance.
32 vintage photos from the days when cruise ships were glamorous

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller |Elana Klein |Erin McDowell

Sophie-Claire Hoeller,Elana Klein,Erin McDowellThu, April 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM UTC5 min readToday's cruise ships may have zip lines and skating rinks, but they're not all as elegant as they once were. People used to dress up in tuxedos and evening gowns. To pass the time, events like egg-and-spoon races were commonplace. Nowadays, cruise ships may boast large swimming pools, planetariums, and zip lines, but many floating resorts have lost their timeless elegance.
The Cowboy Trend Is Coming for Travel-Here Are the Best Places to Experience It

1 month ago | vogue.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. You may have noticed a proliferation of cowboy boots and bolo ties lately (and bootcut jeans, thanks Kendrick!), but the Wild West vibes are not just for your closets. While 2024 was dubbed the “Year of Yeehaw,” it seems we haven’t reached peak cowboy yet.
Vintage photos show how drastically air travel has changed in the last century

Dec 13, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller |Melissa Wells

• None The 1950s are widely known as the golden age of air travel, when flying was a glamorous affair. • None Before that, flights were super loud, cold, and unpressurized. • None Today, flying is all about having the same conveniences we are used to having on the ground. Air travel has changed significantly over the last century. From the very first flight in the early 1900s to seat-side, hand-carved hams in the 1950s, to today's touch-screen entertainment systems, air travel has come a long way.
Vintage photos show how drastically air travel has changed in the last century

Aug 29, 2023 | yahoo.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller |Melissa Wells

The 1950s are widely known as the golden age of air travel, when flying was a glamorous affair. Before that, flights were super loud, cold, and unpressurized. Today, flying is all about having the same conveniences we are used to having on the ground. Air travel has changed significantly over the last century. From the very first flight in the early 1900s to seat-side, hand-carved hams in the 1950s, to today's touch-screen entertainment systems, air travel has come a long way.
Als Rauchen in der Kabine noch erlaubt war: Fotos zeigen, wie sich Flugreisen in den vergangenen 70 Jahren verändert haben

Aug 29, 2023 | businessinsider.de | Sophie-Claire Hoeller |Melissa Wells

Die 1950er Jahre sind weithin als das goldene Zeitalter der Luftfahrt bekannt, als Fliegen eine glamouröse Angelegenheit war. Davor waren Flüge laut, kalt und drucklos. Heute geht es beim Fliegen vor allem um die gleichen Annehmlichkeiten, die wir vom Boden aus gewohnt sind. Der Flugverkehr hat sich im vergangenen Jahrhundert erheblich verändert.
Vintage photos show how drastically air travel has changed in the last century

Aug 29, 2023 | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller |Melissa Wells

• None The 1950s are widely known as the golden age of air travel, when flying was a glamorous affair. • None Before that, flights were super loud, cold, and unpressurized. • None Today, flying is all about having the same conveniences we are used to having on the ground. Air travel has changed significantly over the last century. From the very first flight in the early 1900s to seat-side, hand-carved hams in the 1950s, to today's touch-screen entertainment systems, air travel has come a long way.
Serving up fun: The ultimate New York City travel guide for US Open tennis fans

Aug 28, 2023 | 10best.usatoday.com | Sophie-Claire Hoeller

From eating oysters on a sailboat to playing pickleball in Central Park, here are the best things to do between tennis matches Brooklyn Bridge Park has unrivaled views of Manhattan — Photo courtesy of sborisov / Getty ImagesNew York City might be better known for arts and culture than racket sports, but it's been home to the U.S. Open Tennis Championships since 1978.