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Get ready to embark on a journey of style and adventure as Alabang Town Center presents the Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair from September 14 to 17, 2023. This exciting event promises to be a delightful celebration of travel, fashion, and luxury, taking place at the bustling Activity Center during mall hours.

The Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair brings together a curated selection of merchants, offering shoppers an exclusive opportunity to explore and purchase quality products from renowned brands. As you step into the event, you’ll be greeted by top-tier outdoor brands like The North Face, Columbia, ROX, and Quiksilver, promising gear and clothing fit for your next adventure. For those in search of premium luggage labels, Samsonite, American Tourister, The Travel Club, Wanderskye, and Herschel offer both style and functionality.

Your feet can find comfort with options from Res Toe Run, Birkenstock, and Havaianas. If you’re into beauty and cosmetics, seek out offerings from The Face Shop and Happy Skin, where you’ll discover products to enhance your natural glow and protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

For kitchen and home essentials, LocknLock, SESOU Nature Source, and Coleman showcase a variety of items that cater to your everyday needs.

As for accommodations, consider luxurious stays at Vivere Hotel, The Bellevue Manila, or Acacia Hotel, ensuring that your staycations are complemented with the utmost comfort and relaxation. And for those dreaming of new horizons, Sunlight Air offers you a chance to take a flight to your chosen destination.

With such a diverse array of brands, the Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair promises an enriching shopping experience for every traveler and style enthusiast. But the Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair is not just about shopping; it’s an immersive experience designed for all you travel enthusiasts out there. Creative installations will be scattered throughout the event space, providing the perfect backdrop for Instagram-worthy selfies and photos.

And that’s not all! You could be the lucky winner of one of the 20 major prizes and 10 minor prizes in the Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair’s raffle draw.

A minimum purchase of P1,000 in single or accumulated receipts from any of the participating Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair merchants at Alabang Town Center between September 14 and 17, 2023 gives you the chance to join the raffle. Simply, fill out the raffle coupon provided at the concierge with your complete details. Drop your filled-out raffle coupon into the designated drop box located at the concierge. The deadline for submission of raffle entries is September 17, 2023. Then mark your calendars for the raffle draw on September 18, 2023.

Now, let’s talk about those incredible prizes. There’s that coveted roundtrip ticket to any destination, provided by Sunlight Air. One winner will enjoy a splendid overnight stay in a spacious 3-bedroom penthouse suite at Vivere Hotel, complete with a delectable breakfast buffet. The allure doesn’t end there; ATC has a range of major prizes consisting of other accommodations inclusive of a hearty breakfast at various esteemed hotel partners. And don’t forget the minor prizes—enticing gift certificates from participating brands, promising equally thrilling rewards!

The Travel in Style Lifestyle Fair at Alabang Town Center promises to be a remarkable experience, combining the thrill of shopping with the allure of luxury travel and adventure. Don’t miss your chance to discover new products, capture stunning photos, and win exciting prizes. Mark your calendars for September 14-17, 2023, and make sure to visit the Activity Center for an unforgettable journey in style!

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Embark on a journey to your dream getaway at the much-anticipated BPI Awesome Travel Fair 2024. From March 8 to 10, the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati will transform into a pulsating center of wanderlust and excitement, inviting all BPI and Robinsons Bank Cardholders to immerse themselves in an exclusive weekend dedicated to crafting unforgettable travel experiences.

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More than just flights and accommodations, the BPI Awesome Travel Fair 2024 is designed as a lifestyle event, created for modern travelers who appreciate the finer things in life and seek to share these experiences with loved ones. Seamlessly plan your next adventure with hassle-free travel booking, affordable payment options, and an array of exclusive perks tailored to your unique travel lifestyle.

From discounted airfares to unbeatable hotel deals, this is your golden opportunity to do more and turn your dream vacation into reality with the help of BPI. Enjoy the convenience of 0% special installment plans and Buy Now Pay 3 months later for select exhibitors, as well as 100% Bonus Madness Limit for qualified credit cardholders, making your travel expenses more manageable and budget-friendly.

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For added peace of mind, complimentary travel insurance is extended to select BPI Credit Cards. Meanwhile, BPI Platinum Rewards Mastercard Cardholders can take advantage of a 0% installment for 6 months on airfare purchases, making travel dreams even more attainable.

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Jennifer Connolly of A Well Styled Life traveling with Calpak spinner

Next year we’re heading to Connecticut for my husband’s 50th Prep school reunion, which will be a hoot! We’re also scheduling a sunny getaway in Loreto Bay to visit with my brother – I don’t see him nearly enough since we sold our vacation home on Vancouver Island. We’re also organizing a River Boat cruise to celebrate our 41 st anniversary.

traveling with a tote and rolling spinner

My daughter used a fabulous little suitcase from Nordstrom on our trip. It wheeled easily, held a lot and was cute to boot. So when Nordstrom asked me to share how I traveled in style, I zeroed right in on the one my daughter had.

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We began the year in Italy in beautiful Orvieto at Umbria Jazz Winter, and now are in Malta, a first for us. Breathtaking views across the harbor from our 6th floor apartment! The year ahead holds delights in Provence, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast to begin with…we’ll be up in the air a lot, as usual! Happy 2019 to all!

We loved Malta. It’s such an exotic looking harbor to enter by boat. Happy New Year Anne!

Nice looking warn weather outfit. You can add a scarf at your departing airport and ditch it when you step off the plan in your warm location. The denim jacket is heavy but since you wear it it’s not taking up suitcase space, and paired with black pants it looks nice.

I love your well put together travel outfit.

I don’t comment often but I do read every post, and you are an inspiration as I really relate to your style. That case looks great, but like someone else said be careful of where you are travelling. Most european airlines and definitely all australian airlines have much stricter and smaller carry on limits than US airlines.

Thanks for being here Janey. I’m getting a little nervous about the size of this bag do may buy a smaller one to go to Europe.

Love the look. It is just my style. You will love the river cruise. We have travelled the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel on Avalon waterways. They were wonderful. We hoped to do the Danube last spring but an unexpected health scare came up and we had to cancel. Fortunately all was well so I hope to cruise again -perhaps the Danube or in France. Please post your plans.

Glad the health scare has resolved. We are so excited to go. I will definitely post all about it.

I used to use Ziplock bags and they work, but it was hard to get all the air out and there was no over stuffing something in them or they wouldn’t stay closed. I love packing cubes now! I recently watched several Utube videos on rolling garments and putting them in bags and gave it a try. You really can put quite a bit in them that way, and things weren’t as wrinkled as I thought they would be. I packed for a 10 day road trip, rolled all my long sleeve tops and they fit in one bag. I could easily see what was there without having to go through the stack. Same with undies and socks. I also use bags the newspaper comes in if it’s raining and Subway sandwich bags for shoes.

We did a river cruise several years ago and it was quite nice, however we prefer a small cruise ship, less them 700 passengers. They can go into ports and some rivers the big ships can’t go to and the food and service was outstanding. In fact, on the 2nd cruise we took on the same ship 2 years later, several of the crew still remembered us and we are rather reserved folks. My hubby was greeted at the pool bar, “Ah, Mr. Danny! Gin and Tonic?” We were flabbergasted and have continued to cruise with this line because they are so welcoming.

That sounds wonderful Susan. What cruise line did you use? We would prefer a small ship too.

The cruise line is Azamara. We’ve been on all 3 of their ships and enjoyed each one. You can usually find specials through Costco or AAA or contact them directly. They’re running a 2nd person 1/2 price at the moment. We’ve booked a Northern Capitals cruise in late August. Can’t wait!!

Awesome. Thanks Susan. We will check it out.

Cute look! Interesting suitcase. Thanks and have fun. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!

I look forward to hearing all about your travels this year! Which river do you plan to cruise. We did a 3 day cruise on the Yangtze River in China a few years ago and absolutely loved it. We’re thinking about a river cruise in Europe, possibly in May. I have an older suitcase that I only use for car travel now and a newer one for flights. I was afraid the old one wouldn’t stand up to baggage handlers anymore!

We are thinking of the Danube but I am concerned about the water levels. I don’t want to end up being bused around so it’s still in the planning stages. The Yangtze sounds wonderful.

We cruised the Danube in late June-early July this year and absolutely loved it. That’s probably the last time frame I would plan a river cruise, though, as our captain was starting to get concerned about water levels.

That’s so helpful Dorothy. Thank you very much. We will check the earlier dates.

Jennifer, take the Danube Cruise! We went last spring and it was wonderful! We have no complaints, only many happy memories. Cruise in the SPRING when the water levels are high and you will avoid the many hassles and disappointments of low water – busing and hotels. We went the last week of May and it was perfect! We unpacked and called it home! The River Cruise ships are smaller, so you get much better service than on the huge ocean going ships. We went with Scenic, through a recommendation of a friend.

Thanks for the recommendation Joanna. I’ll look into Scenic! Xo

How funny–and how different are our tastes! I like the jacket. It adds just the right amount of casual and just enough color to break up the black and white. In short, I think it finishes the outfit without making it look too “outfit-y”–if that makes sense (I don’t like outfits that look as if all the pieces had been bought together).

Variety. The spice of life–in fashion as in everything!

Thanks. Renee. Variety is what makes fashion fun and so personal.

I travel rather a lot. I have been using packing cubes for about 20 years. I wouldn’t go anywhere without them. They are good for squishing things into smaller spaces, and they are perfect for keeping stuff sorted. I learned how useful they can be in September of 2001 when the planes stopped flying and we got stuck in Ohio for a week. We were on the second flight out of the Columbus airport after the air ban was lifted, and every little thing in our bags was taken out and inspected before we could board the plane. Having all the things organized in little cubes made the inspector’s job easier. He did the unpacking and repacking in front of me, and he commented that the cubes made things easier for him. (We weren’t planning on going to Las Vegas, but those were the first planes out, and it got us closer to California. Vegas doesn’t shut down for long for any reason.)

Thanks, Kay. Another vote for the cubes so I will try them. You’re right, Vegas never shuts down for long:)

We live in NZ and are heading to Europe next year for 6 weeks. Love the simplicity of your travel outfit and your stylish travel bag. However carry on allowance must be far bigger in the States. That’s “check in” size here and for many parts of the world. I too use the packing cubes when I travel. They work. Highly recommend. Enjoy your holidays.

How exciting! 6 weeks in Europe sounds awesome. Yes they seem to allow bigger bags on board here but probably not for long.

Sorry to say that I did not like your travel outfit – the jacket. Did not find it – travelling in style. Comfortable – definitely yes. Would prefer a different jacket for the outfit.

Do always enjoy your tips. Luggage – so many people now are taking carry ons that one hopes to be getting on at the beginning so one is not asked to check their bag. We always put our clothes in zip lock bags etc – so clothes are easy to find and stay tidy. This was my husband’s idea.

Happy New Year to You – will enjoy looking forward to your future posts.

Happy New Year Rose!!

I will anxiously await your thoughts on your new carry-on when you return from your trip. We are planning a trip to Hawaii in January of 2020. We have not been a long trip in a very long time, so I have to think about new luggage. For now, I love that chunky silver bracelet on your wrist. Is it still available somewhere? Enjoy your trip.

Thanks, Susan. I’ve had this bracelet over 20 years but this one seems very similar https://shopstyle.it/l/XyLI

I love the packing cubes if I am going to be living out of a tote or suitcase for several days. I pack a complete outfit in each cube, including socks, and undergarments. My PJs are in their own bag. When I get ready for bed the dirty clothes go in the PJ bag. The next morning the PJs go into the empty bag from the new outfit. My tote or suitcase stays neat and I don’t wind up pulling everything out to find what I need. Now, if we are staying in a hotel where I can unpack, then the cubes aren’t nearly as important. I do like to unpack my clothes into the closet and drawers. But, my travel doesn’t usually give me that option; so the cubes are a wonderful option for keeping my bag organized. Nordstroms was a favorite place to shop when we were in the Pacific Northwest, but we don’t have Nordstroms where I live now. Love your new bag. I do love that color. The Nordstrom cubes look awesome, too.

Excellent point about the sort of moving around the trip will entail. Japan was a different city every day with tons of trains to get there. Cruises are easy peasy. Pack and unpack once. I love your system with the packing cubes.

We travel quite a bit, and I pack very differently based on our plans. If we will remain in one place long enough to unpack/put things in drawers, etc., then the cubes work well. If we’re going from hotel to hotel every few days, then I’ve found I *love* this gizmo. It fits in my carry-on, it hangs easily in a closet or over a door, it shows you exactly what’s clean, and it eliminates the need to pack and unpack. Brilliant! (I found I didn’t use the large bag at the bottom, so I lopped it off.)

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And unless our travel involves fancy-schmancy events (rarely!) or skiing, we can easily travel for four weeks with just a carry-on and a large tote. This reduces the stress of travel so much: faster through the airport, no worries about bags making a connecting flight, no lost bags. (A friend went on safari in Tanzania, immediately leaving the Dar Es Salaam airport by small charter plane that dropped her in the bush. Her checked bag traveled on to Amsterdam and never caught up with her. That was enough to convince my husband to downsize to carry-on only.)

The key to traveling this way is wardrobe planning: make sure every top goes with every bottom; wear your bulkiest shoes/jacket/whatever as you travel; select easy-to-wash, no-iron items. I find that 3-4 bottoms, 8-10 tops, and 2-3 cardigans/jackets are a good core.

Your friend’s experience is my worst nightmare! I haven’t check a bag for many years and don’t want to start now. Which carry-ons do you have?

Go for the cubes! Like you, Jennifer, I’m an excellent packer (my family nickname is “Packing Queen,” or just “PQ” for short), so the benefit isn’t that I can get more into my suitcase. It’s how organized I am once I arrive! No more rifling through the suitcase to find something. You can take the cubes out, stack them in a drawer or on a shelf, and repack in seconds. After watching me for several trips, I’ve even converted my husband — and that’s saying a lot!

That’s a benefit I hadn’t considered. Thanks Susan

Is it just me or are carry ons getting bigger? I think with the added cost of checking luggage and the possibility of lost, it is driving many to only pack the one suitcase. And, that piece has gotten bigger to accommodate all their pieces. I just got back from a trip east to visit family and on both legs, due to full flights, they asked people to come forward and check their carry on for free. I don’t like the added cost either but prefer to check my bag, regardless of size, so I don’t have to drag it around nor guard it all day when making connecting flights. I love the colour of your suitcase. Would you update us on how it weathers the harsh treatment of travel? I was afraid they might crack or dent. I would love to change my luggage for pretty.

Carry-ons are getting bigger but airlines, even here, are cracking down. I hate to check my bag because I’ve had them get lost several times and that really is a pain. I agree it makes travel easier when you check them but I hate to.

I hear you on lost luggage. When we lived in Colorado Springs, my husband travelled often to Ottawa. Many times his suitcase didn’t follow him. Not having your uniform for meeting is less than optimal. He hated going through Chicago for just that reason. I always divide our clothes between two suitcase, knowing one will arrive and carry a tote with necessities (meds, undies and a change of top). Crossing my fingers any lost suitcase has not taken more than two days to show.

That’s smart to split things up but really, why are the losing so many? Everything is tagged.

Could you do a post on how you folded your clothes and kept things neat? I am going to Europe for 10 days in June and am concerned on how to pack my suitcase.

I’ve written a bit about my packing here . I will try to do another before you go. I basically layer and lap to prevent wrinkles and folds.

I had the cubes for a while and really didn’t like them. I hope you have a better experience.

Regarding the carry-on size suitcase…in the U.S., everything IS bigger! My daughter has a carry-on that is fine to take on U.S. flights. But she wasn’t able to carry it on a flight from France to Germany as it was too big and she had to check it. Made her nervous because they lost her luggage when she arrived in France and she was without her things for 3 1/2 days. When she had to check the bag on her France-to-Germany trip, her luggage was again lost for 2 days!

Oh no! What size was that bag Barb??

Internaitional carryons in Europe are smaller-like 19 inches and have very strict weight limits too. Check with your airline, but you will not be able to check most US carryon bags when flying country.to country in Europe. Always take a purse size tote with some essentials and any meds, glasses, etc. it’s much different there, i have flown in Spain, Italy, France, and all have smaller carryon rules. Does not matter if you are flying as a partner with an American airline.

Thanks, Susan. My old carry on is 18″ and has never been turned down for carry-on. I always have a personal item with all toiletries, meds and 2 changes of clothes. I will have to google around for measurements.

Read your posts all the time but this is the first time making a comment. Buy the cubes. They are life changing travel need. I too was why pack a cube to pack a suitcase but they make traveling so easy. And believe it or not you can get more in your suitcase using them. I will never leave home without them again.

I’m glad you decided to comment. You’ve convinced me. I’ll order the cubes. Thanks Sharon.

Happy new year Jennifer! Sounds like some fun trips in 2019. I also replaced my luggage this year with some excellent spinner suitcases and a small bag I used as a carry on (fit under my seat) when I went to Italy for 2 weeks. I also purchased and used packing cubes and really liked how everything was easy to find and my suitcase stayed neat. I didn’t need to rummage around when getting dressed. I was amazed how much fit! I could see you with those lovely cubes that match your new bag. Enjoy the planning, the anticipation is part of the fun!

Anticipation is sweet. I’m very curious about those cubes. I may have to get them. Happy New Year Deanne

Deanne, where did you buy your cubes? Thanks!

I ordered a set of 6 from Biaggi, I2 each small, medium and large and they held up fine for my 2 weeks. I think I saw a Facebook offer that threw in a free fold up backpack, which I took on my trip for possible overflow packing.

My sister and I did a Viking cruise out of Bordeaux, France (where our ancestors lived) through Wine Country. It was fantastic. We’ve learned since that you have to be careful what time of year you travel bc of water levels on the rivers. We went in April, plenty of water from the snow melt, and perfect weather. I have friends who did the German cruise this past August. There was no water and the boat never moved. They had to get on a bus at 6 am for tours and didn’t get back until 8 or 9 at night, totally exhausted. Half the fun for us was cruising down the river, drinking wine and taking in the scenery. Go to rivercruiseradvisor.com and click on water levels for an excellent read. Love your new suitcase!

Thank you so much for this site. I did know water levels are tricky and I’d hate to have to do what your friend did. This suitcase is such a delight compared to my old clunker:)

I second this recommendation to check water levels. This past October my MIL went to Europe for a river cruise and the water levels were too low for the ship to go. She had to do a lot of touring around on a bus and hated it. Enjoy all your vacations this year Jennifer!

Thanks Kim! We’re looking forward to them.

I love the silver bag; details please! I am always concerned about having a bag that zips when traveling.

It’s a tote I got at Nordstrom several Years ago that not available right now but they bring it back every season in multiple colors.

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Luxury Travel Trends for 2024

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The travel industry is currently at its peak, and new luxury travel trends for high-end consumers are emerging to cater to the wanderlust of those who like to travel in style.

In 2024, we’re seeing a return to solo travel along with more mindful and eco-conscious travel choices that are allowing us to experience the world in a new way while revelling in the luxury of personalised experiences and luxury hospitality.

Here are the top luxury travel trends that will fill your Instagram feed in 2024.

Long-haul vacations

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Luxury travel often means penning down unique travel experiences in our yearly calendars and anticipating them excitedly. While before we might have opted for shorter but more frequent holidays to get the most out of the year, long-haul travel experiences are now becoming the norm.

Hybrid working has surely allowed a more flexible mindset around how and when we book our holidays. According to the latest Flyrwire Corporation survey, 84% of luxury travellers plan to book longer vacations in 2024 than they did so in the past 18 months. They are also not restricted by the time of the year for their vacay-fun, with off-season being a popular option, and 85% of those surveyed attribute that to their hybrid working schedule.

The flexible working arrangements we now have are also giving rise to a quite alluring form of travel – bleisure. As the name suggests, bleisure combines business trips with leisure activities, which often implies extending our holiday time. 73% of those who took part in the Flywire survey say that they’re more likely to blur the lines between business trips and vacations now than they did so in the past.

Special events trips

Special events - the luxury travel trend - here olympics in paris 2024

The next few years are looking exceptionally exciting when it comes to big sports events. The 2025 Ryder Cup near Rome, the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are creating more of a reason to plan our holidays around such events. Whether you’re a big sports fan or not, seeing something as spectacular as the Summer Olympics is trip-worthy.

This entices travellers to book longer holidays where they can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and sightseeing hotspots along with the winning sports!

Another luxury tourism trend that’s gaining momentum is participatory sports travel. While not all of us can be Olympic-level athletes or cycling champions, having the chance to ski with former Olympians or cycle a stage of the Tour de France is a hot ticket! Such experiences are now available for adventure-thirsty enthusiasts. That’s an upgrade in the sports-led travel trends for luxury travellers! So, go ahead and book in advance!

Solo travels

Solo travel - luxury travel trend 2024. Here women- a traveller in Jordan.

After our longing for togetherness and the outbreak of ‘we holidays’ such as multi-generational travels over the past few years, a new luxury travel trend is emerging – ‘me time’.

Solo getaways offer the opportunity to retreat from others and follow your own travelling rhythm without fighting over where to go next. They can be extremely soul-rejuvenating, whether you decide to go for a solo wellness retreat or a luxury expedition cruise. In fact, tour operators are reporting an exponential boom in solo travel bookings in 2023 and for 2024 compared to the previous years, with women being the biggest patrons of solo escapes.

But solo experiences don’t have to be solitary. According to Heidi Durflinger, president of EF Go Ahead Tours, “solo travel within a group is one of the fastest-growing travel styles right now”. This is a great way to meet new people while still enjoying the flexibility and independence that comes with solo travel. It’s great for character-building too!

The luxury travel industry is also making changes to accommodate solo travellers. Many ships have now waived or reduced the solo traveller fee and offer cabins specifically designed for single passengers. Even some yacht charters are available to book by the cabin with no additional fee if you travel solo.

Expedition cruises

Expedition travel - luxury travel trend 2024. Here glacier expedition.

Traditional cruises may well have had their peak in the last few years. Nevertheless, in 2024, we’re seeing a new form of cruising worldwide being popular amongst luxury travellers – expedition cruises.

While traditional cruises take travellers around more popular destinations, expedition cruising transports globetrotters to remote and less-explored places. Alongside the thrill of distant destinations, travellers are met by a crew of scientists who are ready to fill them in on the nitty-gritty facts about the Antarctic or the Boca dos Botos channel in the Amazon so that they can come back with an upgraded vocabulary about the natural and uncharted world.

The luxury hospitality is also up to par with this one-of-a-kind experience. Think gourmet dining, personal butlers, and spa facilities. What more could you ask for than a gourmet dinner followed by a lecture on polar bears?

Personalised experiences

Personal experiences. Luxury travel trend 2024.

With such a wide choice of experiences, luxury travellers seek something unique and specifically tailored to them. This has given rise to personalised travel experiences.

High-end consumers continue to value over-the-top luxury, including private services during their trips, such as personal tours, exclusive access, and even private drivers. When it comes to accommodation, they’re always opting for the latest luxury hotel trends and wellness facilities with custom packages.

Creating a perosnalised travel experience can start before guests even arrive at the destination. Asking them to fill out preference forms will help holiday organisers tailor their stay, welcome packages with personalised notes are a nice touch, and feedback forms will help create even more customised experiences in the future.

According to a recent YouGov study, affluent consumers are willing to pay a bit more for unique experiences that bring them closer to nature or a remote destination.

Sustainable-led travel

Sustainable travel. A luxury travel trend 2024.

With the rising awareness of the importance of sustainability, the travel industry is also changing to accommodate eco-conscious consumerism. Enjoying the bliss of travelling in an opulent way doesn’t have to come at the expense of the planet. Some of the most luxurious travel experiences today are also the most sustainable ones. Think preservation projects, carbon-neutral flying, sustainable wellness retreats, and ‘eco hotels’. Many retreats, hotels, and tour operators are rethinking how they impact the environment and remodeling their structures to meet 2025 sustainability goals.

The 2022 Virtuoso report revealed that 74% of travellers are willing to pay more to travel sustainably if they know where their money is going. In 2023 , this concept is taken further with the urge to implement more eco-friendly operations within the cruising industry, which attracts luxury travellers. Such initiatives include water conservation, exploring alternative energy sources, and working with destinations to manage tourism flows.

Indigenous-led travel experiences

As the thirst for authenticity is growing amongst travel-seekers, indigenous-led experiences are gaining popularity. Immersing yourself in the local community is a great way to get to know a place.

In 2023, some tour operators launched 100-plus indigenous experiences , from hiking tours of Utah’s national parks led by Native American guides to exploring Australia’s Aboriginal culture in the natural temples of Uluru and the Pilbara.

On the luxury wellness travel front, we will see travellers experiencing more indigenous well-being practices hosted in the land where they originate. Think traditional ryokans, also known as hot springs inns, in Japan, or explore traditional Arabic medicine directly from the source.

Wilderness wellbeing

Much like high-end travellers are looking to get closer to local communities through indigenous-led travel, the need to connect with nature is feeding into the emergence of the wilderness-led luxury wellness travel trend.

Instead of spas, travellers are heading into the forests, mountains, and lakes to experience restoration in the wild while reconnecting with Mother Earth. This luxury wellness travel trend makes perfect sense as people are developing a deep longing for nature, privacy, and better mental health.

Luxury retreats that offer mountain hikes, forest bathing , and wild swimming even in cold waters adopting the Wim Hof cold therapy method, will be on the list of high-end travellers looking for a dive into the wild in 2024. This type of travel experience can be perfectly complemented by conscious and sustainable-led travel, adding an extra level of care and connection with nature.

The Luxury Orient Express

Orient Express - A Luxury Travel Trend 2024. View of the train.

There is something incredibly romantic about a train journey. You get to witness beautiful views while traversing through the Andes or the Scottish Highlands and looking through the nostalgic lens at the past. Train journeys are more responsible too, as they require less fuel and produce less carbon emissions than flights.

Multi-night train trips can easily be incorporated into custom itineraries, catering to this luxury experiential travel trend that celebrities such as Natalie Belden are hopping on. For her 25th birthday, the influencer managed to find last-minute tickets for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) from Vienna to Paris, which has been on her bucket list for years. “It’s the lure of being in Europe and getting that old-timey feel,” Belden told Robb Report, “but also being on this luxurious train that is so glamorous, and you have cocktails and Champagne.” She even compared it to a Disney ride.

Other luxurious train journeys include the Andean Explorer in South America or the British Pullman with its “Cygnus” carriage built in the 1950s and representative of director Wes Anderson’s style for those who are fans.

Gastronomic experiences

We all know that the way to a man’s heart is through their stomach. Turns out that the same applies to luxury travellers too, say the Virtuoso Travel Week ’s experts. High-end globetrotters are foodies too and are often seen appraising local culinary voyages, five-star dining, and immersive experiences such as cooking classes or wine tasting, whenever they visit a new destination.

Could that be the reason that inspires them to book their next holiday? Absolutely yes! Food writer and culinary instructor Julia Celeste Rosenfeld says that people are booking private tours into chefs’ kitchens to learn about food history and the craft. They are interested in customised experiences in a little village in the Mediterranean where they get to interact with the local chef and avoid long waiting lines.

Resorts are accommodating this luxury travel trend by organising artisan cooking classes that allow participants to bring something home with them after the class or scheduling VIP visits by celebrity chefs. That’s a sure way to bring people to their resorts!

Ease of payments

As we’re moving into a more digitised world, high-end travellers expect their holidays to be met with ease of payment, from accommodation to special activities expenditure. They don’t want to be waiting long for payment processing or having trouble with their cards, let alone dealing with cash, which some destinations still use. According to Flywire Corporation’s survey, 90% of luxury travellers prioritise convenience of payments, including contactless and mobile-friendly options.

But the ease of payments comes with an increased need for security. The survey shows that almost seven out of ten (69%) travellers surveyed have concerns about payment security, a 32% increase from the last two years. That means that tour operators must consider adding various payment options and an extra layer of security.

The 2024 looks beyond promising for those who will be bathing in the immersive experiences the travel industry offers. These luxury travel trends are making everything more exciting with a touch of sustainability and a sense of opulence filling the air.

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10 Wrinkle-Free Wardrobe Basics That'll Make Summer Travel a Breeze, Starting at $7

Stock up on tees, pants, and dresses.

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If you’re an over-packer like me , then you’re all too familiar with the struggle of shoving clothes into every crevice and corner of your suitcase. And while that may afford you plenty of outfit options on your vacation , you’ll probably have to iron each crumpled piece as you remove it from the bag. That’s why I scoured Amazon for the best wrinkle-free travel clothes ahead of summer, and my top 10 pieces are all available for less than $50.

My picks include wrinkle-resistant pants, shorts, tops, and even dresses, with prices starting at just $7. Whether you’re looking for a pair of comfortable bottoms for long days of sightseeing or a stylish mini to throw on in the evening, you’ll find it on my list, below.

Wrinkle-Free Amazon Travel Clothes Under $50

Crz Yoga Four-Way Stretch Pants , $35
Libin Cargo Joggers , $35 (Originally $44)
Crz Yoga 2.5-Inch Casual Shorts , $20
Hanes Cool Dri Short-Sleeve Performance V-Neck T-Shirt , $7 (Originally $17)
Baleaf Cropped Crossover-Back T-Shirt , $20 (Originally $25)
Crz Yoga Lightweight Racerback Tank Top , $24
Amazon Essentials Relaxed-Fit Lightweight Crewneck T-Shirt , $14
Ewedoos Workout Dress With Built-in Bra and Shorts , $34 with coupon (Originally $50)
Columbia Tidal Sleeveless Dress , $36 (Originally $60)
Anrabess Short-Sleeve Tiered Maxi Dress , $34 (Originally $43)

Crz Yoga Four-Way Stretch Pants

Every travel wardrobe requires a pair of stretchy pants that can pass for “real clothes,” and this Crz Yoga style fits the bill. Available in 23 colors and sizes XXS through XXL, the pants have an elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring, side pockets, and a straight-leg silhouette. More than 4,000 shoppers have given the pants a five-star rating, including one person who said they “wore them on a long haul flight, and they did not wrinkle at all.” Plus, someone else said the bottoms “can even go from day to night with a cute shoe and top.”

Crz Yoga Lightweight Racerback Tank Top

Another Crz Yoga find, this lightweight tank top effortlessly marries comfort and style, thanks to its breezy feel and fashionable design. It’s made from a moisture-wicking material with UPF 50+ for extra sun protection, and it comes in 22 colors, each with a crew neckline and racerback. And, according to a reviewer , it has a “flattering fit” that “isn’t clingy.” Throw on the tank with your new stretchy pants, or style it with a pair of denim cutoffs and comfy sneakers.

Columbia Tidal Sleeveless Dress

As for dresses, you can pack this Columbia sleeveless style without worrying about it wrinkling in transit. The fit-and-flare dress comes in five colors and has a scoop neckline, crossover straps in the back, and side pockets. Dress it down with sneakers and a denim jacket during the day, and leave it on for dinner with a pair of strappy sandals and a matching bag—it’s the perfect versatile piece to add to your travel capsule wardrobe.

Below, browse through more wrinkle-free travel clothing available for less than $50 on Amazon.

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Near record travel numbers expected for Memorial Day weekend. What you need to know

LANSING — If you're planning to drive anywhere beyond your own neighborhood on Memorial Day weekend, keep in mind that you're probably going to have a lot of company on the roads.

So budget more time to get to where you're going and try to limit your driving to non-peak hours. It also might help to be aware of major construction zones so you can drive around them.

AAA − The Auto Club Group said it expects that nearly 1.3 million Michiganders will travel 50 miles or more for the unofficial start of summer this weekend. That would be the second-most since the travel club began tracking those numbers 24 years ago, and nearly 13,000 more than in 2019, before the pandemic altered trajectories, AAA said.

The vast majority of those travelers − or about 1.17 million − will go by car. The number of Michigan road trips is likely to be the second-highest on record, the auto club said.

The Michigan numbers are right in line with the national figures.

AAA estimates that nearly 43.8 million Americans plan to travel this weekend, about 1.7 million more than last year and only slightly behind 2005, when 44 million Americans left town for the holiday.

Here's what you need to know about Memorial Day 2024 travel:

Getting there from here

The Michigan Department of Transportation typically suspends most road projects during holiday weekends, but drivers should still expect construction-related slowdowns, no matter where they are going.

About a dozen major projects are underway this year in Greater Lansing, including the ongoing rebuild of U.S. 127 between Interstates 96 and 496 and bridge work on I-96 in Eaton and Ingham counties.

Several ramps are closed along the U.S. 127 project area, including at Dunckel and Trowbridge roads. Drivers were being advised to follow posted detours or find alternate routes around that area.

The ramp from northbound Lansing Road to eastbound I-96 is closed, and South Washington Avenue and Billwood Highway are both closed at I-96. Also note that one lane of M-99 is closed in both directions at I-96.

In Clinton County, one lane of I-69 is closed in each direction between Old 27 and U.S. 127.

If you're U.P.-bound, be forwarned that traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on the Mackinac Bridge because a maintenance project didn't finish on time, according to Channel 6 (WLUC).

About 100,000 vehicles will cross the bridge during the holiday weekend.

Officials are recommending visitors plan their travel for off-peak times, the TV station said. There's a lot of northbound traffic on Fridays, especially on holiday weekends, with peaks between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Fill your tank as soon as possible

Coming into this week, the cost of regular gasoline had fallen to an average of $3.55 per gallon, down nine cents from the week before and about two cents lower than the same time last year, AAA said.

But prices could rise as the holiday weekend draws nearer. Michigan gas prices averaged $3.60 on Memorial Day weekend 2023, just five cents above Monday's average, the auto club noted.

"While gas prices in Michigan are down to start the week, this trend will probably reverse," AAA spokesperson Adrienne Woodland said in a release. "With an increase in demand from the rush of drivers filling up for Memorial Day, pump prices will likely increase ahead of the holiday weekend."

Motorists were paying an average of $53 for a 15-gallon tank, the auto club said. That's about $5 less than 2023's highest price last August.

Early this week, drivers in the Jackson, Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit area were paying the most for gas. The least expensive gas was in the Benton Harbor, Grand Rapids and Flint areas.

Gas in Greater Lansing was somewhere in the middle −about $3.50 to $3.60 − on Monday, AAA said.

Woodland said drivers should expect continued volatility at the pump as the summer driving season goes along. The wildcard remains the cost of oil, with ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, AAA said.

Weather forecast: Fair to not bad

Severe thunderstorms were possible overnight Tuesday in mid-Michigan, but fair weather should prevail over much of the state through the weekend, with the usual caveat about Michigan weather changing unexpectedly.

Forecasters were expecting mostly dry conditions heading into the weekend in the Lansing area, with a low to moderate chance of rain showers on Friday morning.

Temperatures should be seasonably warm, with highs of around 80 degrees on Friday and Saturday and in the mid- to high 70s on Sunday and Monday, the National Weather Service said.

Expect cooler conditions in northern Michigan. Highs in the low to mid-70s were likely in Gaylord, with a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday and a chance of showers the rest of the weekend, the weather service said.

It will be cooler still in Marquette, with highs ranging from the mid-50s on Friday to the low 60s on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There is a chance of showers each day.

Contact Ken Palmer at [email protected] . Follow him on X @KBPalm_lsj.

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Breaking news, plus-size influencer jae’lynn chaney rips airport worker who allegedly refused to push her in wheelchair up jet bridge: ‘blatantly ignored’.

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A “plus-size” travel influencer claimed a Washington airport worker refused to push her in a wheelchair up the jet bridge because of her size, which left her gasping for air when she was forced to walk off the plane.

Jae’lynn Chaney, 27, revealed on TikTok that she requested “wheelchair assistance” during her trip to Sea-Tac International Airport in Washington.

“I’m a plus-size wheelchair user and on a recent flight to the Sea-Tac airport, I requested wheelchair assistance, as I always do,” a narrator said on Chaney’s post . “When it came time for me to deplane, I saw the employee who would be assisting me with my wheelchair waiting for me in the entry of the jet bridge.”

Plus-size travel influencer, Jae’lynn Chaney, claims she was discriminated against during a recent flight to Seattle.

The influencer, who has amassed over 135,500 followers on the platform, claimed the employee started walking away from the plane when she saw the traveler deboard the plane.

“As I approached her and she realized she’d be assisting me and not one of the smaller passengers she started to walk away with the wheelchair while making comments about my size,” Chaney claimed.

Chaney, who can walk, allegedly told the employee she needed the chair but was “blatantly ignored,” forcing her to walk up “one of the longest jet bridges I’ve encountered.”

The long walk took a lot of energy out of the influencer, and she claimed she nearly fainted.

“By the time she let me reach the wheelchair and sit down my lips were white, my oxygen levels had dropped, and I almost fainted,” Chaney recalled.

The Post has reached out to the airport.

Chaney, who can walk, allegedly told the employee she needed the chair but was "blatantly ignored," forcing her to walk up "one of the longest jet bridges I've encountered."

Chaney said the recent flight was her first time flying without oxygen in four years.

“This woman just assumed I could walk and would rather me do that instead of her having to push someone plus-size up the jet bridge. All the other attendants wheeled their passengers up the jet bridge but my needs were disregarded,” Chaney said.

“This is discrimination. NoBODY should be treated this way.”

@jaebaeofficial Wasn’t sure when I’d share this, but staying silent isn’t an option anymore. If you’ve faced something similar, you’re not alone. Discrimination is real, and I don’t want anyBODY else to ever experience something like this. I don’t plan on stopping the fight for change in the travel industry and beyond. EveryBODY deserves respect and dignity, regardless of size, ability, or any other factor. Let’s stand together to ensure equality for all. ⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ #BodyEqualityInTravel #TravelForAll #AccessForAll #PlusSize #PlusSizeTravel #FlyingWhileFat #TravelingWhileFat #FlyingWhilePlusSize #PlusSizeTravelPetition ♬ Sad song by piano and violin(886018) – NOVA

Chaney says she couldn’t remain silent on her experience and won’t stop fighting for change in the travel industry as she “stands” to ensure equality for all.

“If you’ve faced something similar, you’re not alone. Discrimination is real, and I don’t want anyBODY else to ever experience something like this,” she said.

Chaney, who has to purchase an extra seat when flying, received criticism for her “fight to change the travel industry,” in June 2023 when she demanded passengers pay fees so she can have the extra seat to sit in.

“People with smaller bodies get to pay one fare to get to their destination,” Chaney told CNN Travel at the time.

“We have to pay two fares, even though we’re getting the same experience. If anything, our experiences are a little bit more challenging.”

In October, Chaney moved her fight for “plus-size travelers” away from the air and took it to the hotels, demanding changes be made to create size-inclusive amenities as the current ones restrict the movement of overweight guests.

Among her many demands were to “make elevators and hallways [more] spacious, to allow for easy movement of larger individuals, and those utilizing mobility devices.”

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King Charles and Prince William Planning First Overseas Trip Since Cancer Treatments

By Eve Batey

In his first overseas trip since his February announcement that he was undergoing cancer treatments, King Charles III will travel to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, as will Prince William and Queen Camilla .

Charles has long been a fixture at the June 6 events in Normandy and the UK, which annually mark the coordinated air and sea landings that led to the liberation of France and the eventual end of World War II. It was unclear if he'd be participating in person this year, given his recent diagnosis and a subsequent pause in royal duties.

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Britain's then-Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (L), reacts as he sits with his mother, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, during an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth, southern England, on June 5, 2019. (Photo by Chris Jackson/POOL/AFP)

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Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, attend a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

That pause ended last month , when King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the Macmillan Cancer Centre at University College Hospital to meet with patients and staff. On Friday, Buckingham Palace announced that his schedule would gear up in June, with a series of events to mark what remains the largest seaborne invasion in history.

The commemorations begin on June 5, when Charles, Camilla, and Prince William will attend a ceremony at Southsea Common in the English city of Portsmouth, one of the primary starting points for D-Day troops in 1944. According to the BBC , that event will include “light displays, readings and music.”

From there, Charles and Camilla will travel to France, where they will visit the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer on June 6, Sky News reports . Along with officials from the Ministry of Defence and Royal British Legion, 23 surviving D-Day veterans are expected to attend.

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Meanwhile, William will travel to Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-sur-Mer, for a commemoration of the Canadian troops' contribution to the effort. After that, he'll make the trip to Omaha Beach, Saint Laurent sur Mer to stand in for his father at the annual international commemorative ceremony, where he'll be joined by “25 heads of state and veterans from around the world.”

In years past, William has been joined by wife Kate Middleton , but she won't be in attendance this year, the AP reports . Similar to Charles, Middleton is recovering from treatments related to a cancer discovery announced in March .

Following that announcement, William also stopped back from public events, instead spending private time with his family. Earlier this month, it was reported that William is “digging deep” to support his father and wife during their respective illnesses, with a royal source saying that “William is prioritizing giving her all the time she needs to get better." He resumed his schedule of public engagements in late April , saying then that his wife and children are “all doing well, thank you.”

World Travel Fair kicks off summer travel season this 2024 in PH

Posted By: James Humarang March 4, 2024

Following the success of the 7 th World Travel Expo in December 2023, Ad Asia Events Group OPC (Ad Asia Events) has announced the World Travel Fair – Regional Series , which is set from March 15 to 17, 2024 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Glorietta 4 Ayala Center, Makati City.

The upcoming World Travel Fair will kick off the summer travel season with numerous curated deals and sale promos facilitated in a single shopping venue in one of the most popular shopping destinations in the metro. The three-day event will gather the biggest names and brands in travel and related industries—top-billed by RCBC Credit Cards that will offer to convert cardholders’ purchases in payment installments ranging from 3 months to 36 months on top of free travel insurance and travel protection upon international flight bookings and purchase of travel packages during the event. RCBC cardholders will also enjoy free admission into the fair.

Continuing revenge travel trend

The World Travel Fair under the World Travel Expo comes as revenge travel continues to be a growing trend among travel enthusiasts in the country, who are making up for the lost time when domestic and international travels were restricted due to the global Covid-19 pandemic in the past years.

Aside from the higher volume of travels to domestic travels in 2023, trips to international destinations especially in Asia (with China, Singapore, and Japan topping the list) have been increasing, based on data released by the Department of Tourism.

Findings of research released by advertising firm GrabAds even show that seven in 10 Filipinos plan for leisurely overseas travel at least once in 2023 to 2024, while up to 82% of poll respondents prepare for two international trips in the same period.

Big event for travelers

The World Travel Fair aims to be a venue connecting travel enthusiasts to their dream vacation destinations this year and beyond. Big names to occupy exhibition booths include Air Asia, Taiwan Tourism Administration, Club Wyndham Asia, Philippine Retirement Authority, Villa Excellance Beach and Wave Pool Resort, Anantara Vacation Club, WorldMaster International, Berjaya Hotel Makati, Malayan Insurance, Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., JY Travel and Tours, Subic Metropolitan Authority, and the Manila Ocean Park.

Taking the highlight will be affordable vacation deals and packages that will instantly entice domestic and international travel enthusiasts. More special offerings will be rolled out by airlines, resorts, travel agencies, tourism destinations, and other partner merchants. Discounted visa applications (to destinations where applicable) will also be facilitated during the fair.

The World Travel Fair – Regional Series, Manila leg will run from March 15 to 17, 2024 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City. It is supported by the Department of Tourism and co-presented by RCBC along with other partners—Club Wyndham Asia as Gold Sponsor, Berjaya Hotel Makati as Official Hotel Partner, and Bronze Sponsors: Taiwan Tourism Administration, Philippine Retirement Authority, Villa Excellance Beach and Wave Pool Resort. Featured exhibitors include Innovator and Travereel, while Event Partners are PATA Philippines LPU-Manila Student Chapter, WorldMaster International Travel, and Philippine Tourism & Travel Magazine.

For more information, visit World Travel Expo Facebook page (@worldtravelexpoph) or its website (worldtravelexpo.ph). You can also text/call 0977 8111688 or email [email protected] .

Spring into Health & Wellness Fair

The City of Moscow, Latah County, and Chamber of Commerce + Visitor Center are pleased to announce this year’s third annual Spring into Health & Wellness Fair, taking place on March 26, from 11 am-6 pm. This event brings the community and local organizations together with the passion to support self-wellness and a healthy lifestyle.

The event will take place at the Latah County Fairgrounds, with Vendors setup in the main Events Center, showcasing their displays and giveaways. Some Vendors include, CHAS Health, Latah Recovery Center, American Red Cross, and Life Flight, just to name a few.

Multiple prize drawings will take place throughout the day. Participate in a fun game of bingo by visiting various Vendors. Visitors who have completed their bingo card are entered into the grand prize drawing.

Other activities include; a Family Story Time by the Latah County Library, at 11 am; a Family Story Time by Latah County, at 4 pm; various live demonstration at the top of the hour, throughout the Fair, from local businesses.

For more information please contact, [email protected] .

Business and organizations interested in participating as a Vendor can register at, https://www.latahcountyfair.com/events/2024/spring-into-health–wellness .

Story Contact: Laura Perrigo , Community Events Specialist Phone: 208-883-7000 ext. 7233 Email: [email protected]

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11 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Moscow, Russia

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Despite all the places I have visited during and after my time living in Moscow, everyone wants to know what is it like to live in Russia. When I accepted a teaching job at an international school in Moscow I knew very little about the country. Of course I did some research, but the United States presents a very skewed view of life in Russia today. Moving abroad is always an emotional experience, but anyone from the USA planning on living and working in Moscow might be surprised about what is and isn’t a challenge in Russia.

After a year living in the country I can say that I didn’t love living in Russia, but I did love the new cultural experience. I already wrote about what it is like to live in Russia in general. In this post I go into the logistics and details of moving to and living in Moscow, Russia. If you are debating whether or not you should move to Moscow, Russia here are 11 things to know before you pack your bags.

1. The Visa Process is a Hassle

When I was living in Moscow I came across an article about the hardest visas for US citizens to obtain. Russia was one of the top five. Go figure, I decided to move to Russia!

The US embassy website says it best, “The Russian government maintains a restrictive and complicated visa regime for foreigners who visit, transit, or reside in the Russian Federation.” I may not agree with the US government on a lot of things, but they are correct on that!

A Russian-based sponsor is always required in order to obtain a visa. I’m not going to go into details on the process, that could be a whole different post. It’s unlikely that you could move to Russia without a work/school sponsorship, so your new employer/school should help you through the steps. Before accepting a position that is something to check into!

After receiving sponsorship and your invitation letter you will need to apply for the visa and get an HIV test done. Be aware it needs to be the formal blood drawn test that gets sent to a lab and not just a finger prick instant test. I found that out the hard way!

2. Registration is Required Every-time you Return to Russia

Within a specific period of time when returning back to Russia from another country you or your company needs to register you using the migration card you are given at customs. For most of my time in Moscow this was within 3 days, during the World Cup this needed to be done within 24 hours. One guy from my school did not give his migration card to HR within the required amount of time and had to leave the country and then immediately return in order to avoid issues.

You will need your migration card in order to leave the country. Needless to say keep it in a safe spot!

3. Documentation Needs to Be Carried at All Times

When walking the streets of Russia you need to carry your papers at all times. This includes your passport, visa, and migration card. A police officer can ask you for these for no reason and you can be detained if you do not have them on you. According to the HR department at my school you can also have an officially stamped copy of your passport and visa instead of your originals.

4. The Cost of Living is Low

If you are coming from the USA or Western Europe you will most likely find the cost of living low. My phone bill was about $15 a month and my internet was about $20 a month. I had a monthly membership at one of the nicest two story gyms with various classes and a pool for $58 a month. Taxis cost only a few dollars for 10 – 20 minute rides. Overall if you compare costs to what you paid back ‘home’ you will be pleasantly surprised.

Retail shopping was the one thing I found more expensive than in other parts of Europe or the US. The prices of both familiar worldwide brands and unfamiliar Russian brands seemed pricier. Coming from NYC I didn’t think the restaurants were too expensive, but many of my colleagues thought they also had higher prices.

5. Bill Paying is an Odd Process

It took me awhile to figure out how to pay my phone and internet bills. In the US I always had a set monthly fee due on a specific date. I could easily set up bill pay. In Moscow the way I found out that my phone and internet bill was due was when they stopped working. For my internet I wouldn’t be able to use it on a random day and had to enter my credit card information to pay for the next month. Without having access to the internet to translate this page I had no chance of figuring out the form correctly. Not to mention, it was a guessing game of figuring out how much I owed. Initially I was confused about the conversion rates so I didn’t even know in the ballpark what monthly internet cost.

Oh my goodness did I struggle with my phone in Moscow! The data wouldn’t work. Sometimes it was because I had to ‘top up’ my payment. Similar to the internet, I didn’t know how much I owed or when. There was some other issue with my phone that took three visits to the phone store with Russian colleagues to resolve. I still don’t know what the issue was because according to my co-worker who translated I would have to pay for them to tell me what they had to fix on my phone. I didn’t have to pay for them to fix it, but I would have to pay if I wanted to know what they fixed??? Welcome to life in Moscow!

I loved how cheap internet and phone service was, but sometimes I wished I could pay a little more just to simplify using them.

6. Many Online Sites are Blocked

Internet and WiFi in Moscow usually work really well. That is unless the site is blocked. Some sites you would never guess would be blocked like Target.com. I found many American online store websites blocked. Also many important financial sites are blocked. M y US bank’s entire website was blocked online, as well as my credit card company. TV shows direct from the networks are often blocked. No watching American Ninja Warrior on NBC or Amazing race on CBS. Hulu is also blocked. Your best bet is through youtube.com or VPN blockers.

7. Transferring Money is Not Fun

My school set me up with Raiffeisen Bank. It worked well except for when I needed to transfer money. As I mentioned above my bank (Capital One) couldn’t be accessed online and wouldn’t except transfers from Russia. Before moving to Russia make sure you have a bank back home that you can transfer money to if you plan on doing that. It was very difficult to set up once out of the country. Luckily my parents set up a Chase account that was able to except money from Russia. They then transferred the money to my US bank account.

8. Hardly Anyone Speaks English

The hardest part of all the challenges I have listed above is that most people don’t speak English. It’s one thing being a tourist and trying to communicate at an attraction while traveling. It’s another thing to attempt banking, bill paying, grocery shopping and everything else that living and working in Moscow entails.

Some Russians speak a little English in the city center, but don’t count on it. In other outlying neighborhoods, like mine, it was rare that someone spoke English. I had so many experiences when people would just speak more Russian to me when I didn’t understand. Unlike a lot of countries that attempt to put more things in English for tourists, Russia seemed to have the attitude of, it is your problem, figure it out.

Have Yandex Translate or Google Translate at the ready if you don’t speak Russian. Also set your web browser to translate web pages into English.

9. Learning Russian is Hard

I knew that learning Russian would improve my life in Moscow a great deal. If you know me personally, you know I am a pretty persistent person. If I set my mind to something, I will do it…..except for learning Russian . My Russian teacher would say a word and I couldn’t remember it two seconds later to repeat it. To be fair I did learn the alphabet, how to count to ten and a few greetings and other nouns.

10. Getting Around Moscow is Easy

The Moscow Metro is very nice, cheap and easy to use. It follows the same basic system of metros around the world. If you are considering learning Russian start with the alphabet, it will help you use the metro. Not all the stops and stations are in English. Have a metro map downloaded on your phone in English. You can use it to help you figure out the stop names in Russian. The metro runs from about 5:30am to 1am.

I took the metro whenever I could, but on off hours, going to the airport or when traveling somewhere not on a metro line I used Yandex taxis . They are the Uber of Moscow and very cheap. Most drivers don’t speak English, so this is a good time to have a translator app handy.

11. Hot Water is Shut Off for 10 Days Every Year.

When is the hot water shut off in Moscow

Between May and August almost all of the apartment buildings have an assigned 10 days when the hot water is shut off for maintenance. You can check online at Oaomoek to see when it will be shut off for your apartment building. If you have a new building you may not have to deal with this (most buildings are old though).

As an American moving to Moscow, Russia I definitely had an adventure! If you have moved to Moscow let me know in the comments below what your experience has been like. Feel free to leave any questions about moving to Russia below as well.

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A great experience, 33 comments.

The hot water thing happened to me while living (and teaching english too) in Prague! I had no idea that was a thing! Luckily it was for 3 days.

Interesting, I didn’t know it happened in other countries too!

Thank you for such a great article! Moving to a new country is always a stressful process no matter how prepared you are and knowing these little ins and outs of the process really helps. Having to get an HIV test before moving kind of surprised me and registering every time you return to Russia seems like a hassle! I have heard that Russian is a very difficult language to learn. I tried learning the basics when I was travelling through Eastern Europe and the Balkans and almost immediately gave up because I found it incredibly difficult to teach myself from free online resources. I’ve heard that Moscow has some of the most beautiful metro stations in the world and would love to see them one day!

You’re welcome, thanks for reading! I’m terrified of needles, so I really hated having to do an HIV test. Also we had to do them a couple times of year at the school I worked at. I found Russian really hard to learn when I had a private teacher. I can imagine it would be even more difficult to try to teach yourself. Yes, the metro stations are beautiful!

Tell me about it (the visa progress, internet, hot water shut off!), I lived for a while in Moscow many years ago and the paperwork was a nightmare and by the sounds of it, nothing has changed. I learnt Russian pretty fast (had no choice) but I did enjoy my time there. Would I go back? Maybe….

It’s great to hear from someone else who lived in Moscow! That’s awesome that you learned Russian really quick, I’m impressed!

I had heard about a lot of things about Russia and turns out most of them are true! They have this strictest Visa process and paperwork. One of my acquaintances arrived in Russia after visiting some other Central Asian countries. He was apparently deported with no proper reason. He was told if you want to visit Russia, come directly from your country and not through any other country! It was good to know a lot about Russia and Moscow in general from your blog. I hope you had a good and exciting time there.

Oh wow that’s quite the scary story! I traveled to other countries quite a bit when I lived there and luckily didn’t have any problems going back to Russia.

First off – kudos for having managed in this city. It does seem like a challenge to get here and more importantly stay here. The amount of documentation and forms. And to not be able to pay your bills in a jiffy. Oof! Russian only and no English can be hassle if you are staying there for long term. The last point totally put me in a bind – no hot water for 10 days in a cold country! Brrrr….

Hahaha the visa the visa the visa!!!! I was had planned for my trip in December 2019… The hardest part was figuring out how to get an invitation letter when staying at an Airbnb. That took me quite a while to figure out and was a bit costly about $65 but the Airbnb was affordable so the costs balanced out. On arrival don’t be in a hurry, it took about 3 hrs to be cleared at immigration as a first time tourist to Russia. But once that was done i really enjoyed my stay. I love how beautifully decorated it is in December and the fireworks on 31st. Being an African I was a tad cautious but boy are those people kind and friendly… I got so many hugs and numerous people eager to find out more about what I think of Russia and where I’m from. I’d definitely go back. Oh and I visited Voronzeh by bus… Small nice and really affordable town but not as much to do as Moscow though..

The Fearless Foreigner

The visa process and the invitation letter are quite the hassle. Glad you had a good experience in Russia overall though!

This really opened my eyes to some of the things we take for granted in the US, like consistent WiFi, phone service and hot water. And paying bills sounds as though it would be very frustrating. As someone who has a tendency to misplace things, I was relieved to hear an officially stamped passport and visa copy would be accepted. Imagine losing the originals? Ugh. All worth it, I’m sure, to have this incredible opportunity to experience Russia as a resident. These tips are very helpful and I do hope to visit in the near future. Thank you!

That’s so true, we do take a lot for granted in the US. Moving to Moscow was a challenging experience, but still rewarding!

Sheriannekay

I am hoping to visit Moscow in the fall. I know it won’t be my easiest trip and have put off research. This is a great starting point. The tips for apps are greatly appreciated. I didn’t realize language would be as huge a barrier as it sounds so I will do extra prep. Thanks for the heads up on carrying papers with me at all times, I don’t usually do that

As a tourist you will hopefully have an easier time with the language barrier and your hotel will send you the invitation letter to start the visa process. It still is a hassle and takes more planning than other countries though. I have several other Moscow posts, I hope you check them out and let me know if you have any questions!

Most of the “rough” things mentioned are truly in the eye of the beholder – and a matter of simple adjustment. WI-FI is a lot more consistent and readily available in Russia’s big cities than in cities of comparable size in the US. As to cell phones – the vast majority of plans is “prepaid” vs “pay-as-you-go”, which essentially means you can hypothetically run out of money. That said, internet banking is a lot more developed in Russia – so “topping up” your phone is a matter of a couple of clicks on your phone (or, alternatively, and “auto-payment” from your bank account as soon as you hit a certain limit). Back in 2018, I went for 7 days in Moscow and Spb without any cash or credit cards at all – paying for everything with my phone (Samsung Pay, Google pay, etc).

Hot water – yes, that’s something I had a hard time getting used to. Luckily, most rental apartments have a back up water boiler (or in-line water heater) to help you through those 10 days 🙂 If not – you can always get one (costs about $70, no electrical license or skills needed to install – it’s a simple plug and play. Plug and shower, rather 🙂

As to visa – well, yes, it’s a bit of a pain. To give you some perspective, though – the wait times for a (mandatory) visa interview at the US embassy in Moscow back in 2018 started at 1 year (yes, that’s 365 days), and Russians have to travel to the US embassy, regardless of where in the country they reside. If they happen to live, say, in Petropavlovsk, they need to fly into Moscow (a 9-hr flight across 9 time zones)

Linda (LD Holland)

Wow! A move to Moscow is certainly adventurous. I know that visiting requires a whole big process. So I am sure residency is a degree of magnitude harder. I am not surprised that internet is blocked. But the process for paying bills is just bizarre. And I am not sure how to deal with no hot water for 10 days. Some great tips for people wanting to do a longer stay in Russia.

Moving to Moscow was an adventure! Some people tough it out and take cold showers for 10 days. I heated up some water and took showers at my gym some days.

Bhushavali N

Oh wow! That’s quite an experience. Language barrier when you move to a country is indeed difficult, unlike being a tourist for a few days. I know that feeling, coz I’ve been through that! Interesting to know that the cost of living is cheaper than USA or EU! I wonder if the situation of money transfer is difficult only with banks of USA or with any other country! Just like China, I’m not surprised that many sites are blocked in Russia as well!

Most of my co-workers were from the UK or other countries around the world. I talked with them about the money transferring and none of them seemed to have any problem. So I guess it is more of an issue with US banks!

Victoria immigration expert

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is very valuable. I think it is the language barrier that causes many inconveniences. Good luck to you!

Yes, the language barrier was one of my biggest challenges! Thank you.

I loved reading this! I am SO curious about Russia right now. It’s somewhere I really really want to go but as you mentioned, the visa process is a bit tricky. It’s just such an unknown place to me, I don’t really know anyone who has been there. I think it’s very cool that you taught English there! I appreciated your honestly about how you didn’t technically love it nor hate it, it seems like there were many challenges but a great experience overall!

Russia is an interesting place! It is a hassle to get a visa, but if you are intrigued you should visit! It’s unique because it is Europe, but doesn’t feel like the other European countries, yet doesn’t feel like Asia either. Let me know if you have any questions about visiting!

Anton Vasilyev

Just read your article and having traveled to Russia multiple times I think you made it sound a bit too complicated. First, the visa issue – Google an online Russian visa support site and they will do it for you for a modest fee. You all seem to mention that 7- 10 day hot water maintenance. It does take place in the middle of the summer so it’s not that dramatic. When searching for an Airbnb make sure it comes with a water heater. That way you don’t depend on centrally supplied hot water. Most local apartments come with a tankless water heater installed to avoid this exact situation – just ask. And I’ll just ignore your other complaint that English is not widely spoken in Moscow. I actually enjoy that there are not that many English speaking tourists in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Living in a country and traveling in a country is very different.This post is geared to expats moving to Russia and people who like to know all the pros and cons of moving somewhere, even if they are minor inconveniences. For the most part our companies choose where we live and we have no control over the apartment (no AirBnBs). That’s great that you enjoy that many people do not speak English. As I said that is the point of this post, for people to determine if they would like to live in the country or not. Anything that does not pertain to your situation or needs you are free to ignore!

Hey Elizabeth! I came across your blog after participating in the collab about teaching abroad, with Monica from This Rare Earth! I resonated with what you said here — many of the same things happen in China where I work. It is definitely an adventure 🙂

Thanks for stopping by! That’s very cool that you are teaching in China! I’m sure there are a lot of similarities….teaching abroad is an adventure for sure 🙂

It was interesting to read, so let me give you Russian point of view. As for visa, I really can not understand what’s the purpose of such hassle – if I was responsible for Russian visa policy, I would make visa-free regime for the majority of countries. We had quite nice experience during the World Cup 3 years back, so I hope things will be changing. Even now, they introduced new e-visa policy, at least for various European countries. However, they always state that all visa policies should be reciprocal, though it doesn’t make sence for me at all. As for passports I strongly disagree with you – you don’t need to carry it all the time, at least in Moscow. It is not required by law and normally no one will ask it as well, at least if you’re not looking like people from Caucasian & Central Asian republics. Attitude towards foreigners from “rich countries” from police is mostly much better, than towards any Russian. As for internet, it amazes me that you found it problematic. Wi-Fi is all over Moscow, Apple Pay can be used almost everywhere, and the unlimited internet package I have on my tablet is less than 10$ per month – i never found anything like that in other countries, though I am travelling a lot. As for blocked sites – there are some, but target.com is blocked not by Russians, but by target.com itself, because it does not accept our cards and doesn’t provide any services to us. Absolutely same situation applies to Ukraine – you will not open it there either. However, absolutely nobody in Russia uses and even knows about that site, we use other websites for shopping, both local and international. In general, we use local sources – we have our analogues of Facebook, Netflix, Spotify etc, and in some cases they are really much more convenient. In general I am happy to read you report – visit us again!

Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!

Thank you for sharing so many details living in Moscow ,and i am gald that i have read this article before i go to Moscow ,yes i will study in Moscow for few years and i don’t know what is the life will be there ,i am nervious and at mean time don’t know if it is right for me to live in Moscow ,because i know they have low salary too ,so maybe it’s hard for a student to find a good part time job,anyway ,i will start to my life in Moscow soon,hope everything will go smoothly,thank you for sharing this again!

You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy your time in Moscow.

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