Our 2014 flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg was a staggering 16+ hours, earning it the title of longest nonstop flight at that time. But now there are nonstop flights from New York to Singapore (18.5 hours), Melbourne to Dallas (17.5 hours) and Dubai to Auckland (17+ hours). Whether you opt for one of these long-haul … Continue reading What to Wear on an Overnight Flight: Best Travel Day Outfits (2023)
Category: Travel style for women over 50
How to Dress for Afternoon High Tea: a Traveler’s Guide
Enjoying afternoon tea in a beautiful setting is one of my favorite things to do. Occasionally girlfriends and I dress up and spoil ourselves with tea at a local spot. But my absolute favorite is to have afternoon tea on vacation. Taking a few hours to sit, savoring finger sandwiches and delicate pastries, takes me … Continue reading How to Dress for Afternoon High Tea: a Traveler’s Guide
Versatile Travel Cardigan: Wool& Merino Wool Landmark Cardigan review
An essential on every packing list is a light sweater. Even when you're traveling to a warm destination, you will want to have a cardigan available for chilly flights, excessive AC, or just a cool evening. And if you're like me, trying to pack light, you'll want to choose a lightweight and versatile sweater! That's … Continue reading Versatile Travel Cardigan: Wool& Merino Wool Landmark Cardigan review
The best lightweight, easy-care women’s travel dresses
As an over 60 woman, I plan my travel wardrobe around classic, easy-care items. I take inspiration from the French style of dressing, focusing on solid colors and a classic look in high quality pieces. I accent these with colorful scarves, jackets, and jewelry. A dress fits perfectly into this capsule. Designing your travel style … Continue reading The best lightweight, easy-care women’s travel dresses
Best Women’s Clothes for Travel: easy-care, stylish clothing
How to create a travel capsule wardrobe for women over 50. Use items you already own and find quality, easy-care travel clothing to make up a capsule that will make packing easy.
Women Over 50: Your Best Guide to a Capsule Travel Wardrobe
Lovely but not practical travel clothing for women over 50. Social media is filled with travel photos of gorgeous young women in flowing gowns that coordinate with the scenery. We long to look like these women, but the reality of travel, for us ..um... more mature women, is not as glamorous as these images portray. … Continue reading Women Over 50: Your Best Guide to a Capsule Travel Wardrobe
Complete Guide to Packing for an African Safari
Trunks are packed but not yet zipped. 🙂 We've laid out our safari clothes, removed all but the essential and STILL have too much to fit into a small duffel. The issue is that we're heading to safari camps as well as the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town in South Africa. The nights will be … Continue reading Complete Guide to Packing for an African Safari