The best quick and dirty tips for traveling with kids
If you have kids, you don’t have a lot of time to read. My pet peeve is a long winded blog about family travel that’s light on tips, but just FULL of funny anecdotes. You just need the tips. So…
My 5 must-have travel survival tools
A few simple items can take travel from brutal to manageable. Your favorite headache medicine. Advil, Tylenol... whatever you depend on to help with aches and pains is almost as important as packing your driver's license and phone! Sunglasses. I…
Samantha Brown’s Best Tips for Traveling Alone
There are a lot of perks when you travel alone. For starters, you get to set the pace. Not into museums? Guess what? You don't have to go! Enjoy browsing local boutiques? Take all the time you want. Nobody's sitting…
How to be prepared for your next flight
Getting ready for a flight can be the hardest part of your trip. However, that doesn't need to be the case. There are a few simple tips to ensure your day at the airport is as stress-free as possible. A…
6 simple ways to feel like a local when you travel
I once heard someone say to be a little more like a tourist at home, and a local on the road. When you think about it, that really makes sense. How many of us have never visited the iconic place…
How to pack a suitcase for a long weekend
I have packing for a long weekend down to a science. And it's really not rocket science. My general move is to place small, thin items on the bottom. Think socks, underwear and scarves. Then, I fold stiffer items like…
Samantha reveals how to snag cheap airfare
One of my most frequently asked questions: How does one score cheap airfare? I recently sat down with The Street to talk about my new show, Places to Love. We discussed the future of travel TV, what millennial travelers do…
My best piece of travel advice
When I travel, I like to experience a place on a deeper level. More like a local, less like a tourist (though there is nothing wrong with being a tourist—trust me, I do that, too! The best way to engrain…
11 Tips for Packing like a Pro
I can't even attempt to guess how many times I've packed my trusty suitcase. And yet I still don't let myself go on autopilot. I'm intentional and methodical every time I leave for a trip, ensuring I bring the right…
A proven trick for never wasting a vacation day
Here’s a staggering fact: Americans leave 658 million vacation days unused each year. We need a change. We’re suffering from burnout. We’re prioritizing hours worked over productivity. We’re putting our family, friends and ourselves last. That’s not fun, nor is…