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How to Write for 'Travel + Leisure'

Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey.

We tell stories from around the world: stories that are big or small, visually driven or essayistic, first-person or as-told-to or service-oriented.

Our audience is made up of active and passionate travelers — travelers who book an average of seven trips per year, big and small. They're up for anything: adventure, active travel, history, solo trips, luxury, the arts, spa vacations, multi-generational travel, food, wine, RVs, private jets. (Well, some of them take private jets.) Our readers want to learn about people and places around the world, even if they'll never visit those places themselves — to gain a deeper understanding of what's relevant there, and to challenge their own assumptions.

If you want to pitch a story to us, make sure your idea adds something to the conversation. We don't want to have seen that story elsewhere. We love stories about a place that is misunderstood or changing, stories about seeing the world in a new way, and especially stories by writers or photographers who bring a new voice to the conversation about a place or topic.

What We Want From a Pitch

A paragraph encompassing:

• The topic and angle
• The scope of the story
• Why we should cover it
• Why you are the writer for the job
• Whether you've traveled yet
• If not, what kind of editorial support you'd need for travel expenses

If we've never worked with you before, a pitch is your shot at giving us a sense of what your (unedited) writing is like — feel free to show us your voice.

For stories about a particular destination: maybe you have never been to the place before; maybe you went there all the time when you were growing up; maybe you live there now. That part doesn't matter so much as why you are the right person to tell this story, and what particular angle you will bring to the table. For longer, first-person stories, we prefer to have the writer travel on assignment, or write based on a recent trip. If your story will require additional travel, let us know. If you just got back from a trip, or are already planning your own trip, let us know.

If you have never worked with us before, please also include some relevant clips and/or a link to your portfolio. Clips for digital publications are perfectly fine, but if you're pitching print it's also helpful to see what work you've done that's similar in length, style, and scope to what Travel + Leisure does in print.

What We Don't Want From a Pitch

• A list of places you're going.
• A forwarded press release, or a copy-and-pasted press release.
• A couple sentences with no real angle.
• A pitch that will justify you going on a press trip (even if you don't tell us about the trip, we can usually tell).
• A story you've already written for someone else.
• A story that's already appeared recently in Travel + Leisure or on our website , or a competing magazine/website, or even a not-really-competing magazine/website.

Please do not send a pitch to everyone on the team; instead, use the guidelines below to decide who might be the best target for your idea. If an editor says no, it is best practice to not send the same idea to another editor. And if an editor says yes, it's often advisable to try to keep working with them in the future; if they're not the right person for a particular story, they can point you to a colleague. These types of writer-editor relationships are essential and help streamline the pitching process for everyone.

Another thing: we often get asked "what we're looking for" or "what we're currently working on." We totally get it, but we will almost never be able to give you a clear response. The answers to these questions change by the minute, and it's rare that we have a "hole" that we need to fill or a story idea that needs a writer. The best way to start working with us is showing you have unique story ideas that we wouldn't find anywhere else.

What to Expect When You Pitch

Many of us have been on the other side of this conversation (i.e. we've freelanced ourselves, and pitched many other faceless editors) and we know it's often frustrating. Feel free to follow up. If you don't hear back, follow up again! We will never be offended by "if I don't hear back by X date, I'll assume you're not interested and pitch this elsewhere."

Press/FAM Trips and Conflicts of Interest

We are aware that press trips are often a necessity for writers to familiarize themselves with new places, make industry connections, and develop their voice in the travel space. We won't fault anyone for taking press trips, and we don't mind if you pitch something to us based on independent reporting from a past press trip. What's important to us is editorial integrity and fresh storytelling. If you went on the trip for another publication, or have written about it elsewhere, your pitch should be distinctly different from your previous work on the topic. If it was a group trip, your pitch should hinge on your own fresh reporting and angle, not the same itinerary attended by a dozen other writers.

Writers must disclose any and all affiliations with travel companies, tourism boards, or government entities that could present a conflict of interest in their reporting. This includes previously contracted work such as copywriting, social strategy, consulting, or acting as a brand ambassador. If in doubt, point it out! Those who fail to do so will not be considered for future assignments.

It is very, very rare that we actively send writers on press trips for print stories. If your pitch is tied to your attendance on an upcoming press trip — and we can usually tell — we will most likely say no, though we always welcome you to report back afterwards if you find anything interesting.

How to Pitch Us: Digital

Travel never sleeps and neither do we (well, we do sometimes). At travelandleisure.com we write inspirational and instructional stories for passionate travelers. Digital editorial is a mix of short-lead and long-lead story creation. We are looking for all types of travel stories: From practical travel tips and expert advice to inspirational first-person stories and features about a destination or experience. We cover small towns and big cities, beaches, lakes, and rivers (basically if it's a body of water, you'll find us there), mountains and valleys, outdoor adventures and exploring hidden gems, fine dining and speakeasies, and everything in between all over the world.

The Writing and Editing Process: Digital

We commission short-lead and long-lead stories daily. We generally work with regular contributors on our daily stories. Word count varies…a lot. We aren't constrained by page count or, quite, frankly, pages at all — our pages can scroll forever. That said, our news stories are generally 300-500 words. Our general travel stories, first-person storytelling, or listicles can be anywhere from 500 - 2,000+ words.

As you can imagine, we are pitched a lot and don't always have time to respond to every single email (please don't be offended!), so in order to make yours stand out, here's what we suggest:

• We are looking for unique stories we don't already have on our site. Please do your research first and make sure the story you're pitching wasn't recently published on travelandleisure.com.
• Your story can be a listicle or an in-depth look at a particular activity in a destination so long as there is an inspiration and service element. For example, if you're pitching a story on bird watching in Colombia, please be sure to include in your story the binoculars you used, places that offer the best watching opportunities, and any hotels that may offer this as an experience.
• Please don't send a pre-written story — we don't generally accept them. We do however want to read a short blurb about your idea (4-5 sentences) along with a grabby headline. If we are interested, we will reach back out to get more details. But, don't leave out the important bits of your story in the pitch! Remember: How you write your pitch gives us insight into the quality and style of your writing.

We do not pay by word count. We have a flat rate that we pay by type of story. Your editor will share our rate sheet with you. That said, we pay upon receipt of the story and your story must be filed with an invoice. Along with your story, you must also provide press contacts and press releases.

Our daily news writers have a minimum number of stories they write for us each day. If you're interested in becoming a daily news writer, please email [email protected] along with recent news clips, why you're interested in becoming a daily news writer, and your expertise in the travel news space.

For everything else, here's who you'll want to pitch:

• Nina Ruggiero , editorial director, overseeing site, sold campaign content, and social. [email protected]
• Alisha Prakash , associate editorial director, personal essays and first-person narratives, reported features, profiles, evergreen and seasonal SEO stories and roundups, travel tips and trends, and under-the-radar destination spotlights that offer a fresh perspective on a place. [email protected]
• Christine Burroni , senior news editor, travel news, explainers and first-person experiences that expand upon how timely news is affecting travelers, service pieces, wellness trends and tips for travelers, and celebrity interviews with a travel angle. [email protected]
• Maya Kachroo-Levine , digital senior editor; reported features on hotels, destinations, cruising, aviation, food-and-beverage experiences, art, and architecture, ideally pitched with a timely hook; longer-form profiles and articles on often overlooked communities within the travel realm. [email protected]
• Sam Lauriello , social editor, all social requests and platforms. [email protected]
• Elizabeth Rhodes , special projects editor, all-things Disney, cruising, trip ideas, and over-the-top suites. [email protected]

While we're at it, meet the rest of the Travel + Leisure digital team:

Annie Archer, assistant social editor

Mariah Tyler, visuals editor

Alessandra Amodio, photo editor

Courtney Dennis, producer

Madeline Diamond, ecommerce editor

How to Pitch Us: Print

Travel + Leisure is the only monthly print travel publication in the United States, with a circulation of nearly one million.

Print editors are usually thinking at least three months ahead, and sometimes up to a year or more. Breaking, same-day, or otherwise time-sensitive pitches will not be considered; the T+L digital team is the best point of contact for pitching travel news stories, and social takeovers.

We are also constrained in our assigning by the simple fact of page counts. Pitching for print, by nature, involves a lot of rejections. Maybe we've done a similar story recently, maybe we have something similar in the works, maybe that particular editor just doesn't love the pitch as much as others they've gotten, maybe it's just not right for our audience at the moment but two years from now it would be. It happens all the time, even for those of us on staff, and it's not a referendum on you as a person or the quality of your ideas and reporting.

Another thing: If you are used to digital timelines, please manage your expectations for print. Our internal pitching process is rigorous. If the editor you pitched likes your idea, it still has to get past a number of other people. Sometimes those people will say no. You may be grumpy about this, and understandably so! Your editor is probably grumpy, too.

Most positive responses look like: "This is such a cool idea! I'd love to run it past our executive editor to see what she thinks." or "Hey, I love this idea and I think it could be a good fit for our Discoveries section. I'll bring it up with the section editor, and if she likes it too, she will propose it to our editor-in-chief at their next meeting." At that point, we hope that you won't pitch the story around while you're waiting for next steps. Sometimes we'll be able to get an answer for you after a few days; sometimes, depending on the story, it could be a month or longer. Feel free to follow up if you're curious about where we're at, and if you're getting antsy and considering pulling the piece, let your editor know!

The Writing and Editing Process: Print

Travel + Leisure is the only monthly print travel publication in the United States, with a circulation of nearly one million. We tell stories from around the world: stories that are big or small, visually driven or essayistic, first-person or as-told-to or service-oriented.

Our audience is made up of active and passionate travelers—travelers who book an average of seven trips per year, big and small. They're up for anything: adventure, active travel, history, solo trips, luxury, the arts, spa vacations, multi-generational travel, food, wine, RVs, private jets. (Well, some of them take private jets.) Our readers want to learn about people and places around the world, even if they'll never visit those places themselves—to gain a deeper understanding of what's relevant there, and to challenge their own assumptions.

Print editors are usually thinking at least three months ahead, and sometimes up to a year or more. Breaking, same-day, or otherwise time-sensitive pitches will not be considered; the T+L digital team is the best point of contact for pitching travel news stories and social takeovers.

The Sections of the Magazine

While you don't need to have a section in mind when pitching a print story, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with them. It's a cliche for a reason: The best way to have success with a pitch is to get to know the magazine well. If you can't see a story idea fitting into any of these, it's probably not right for us. All editors on our team can slot their stories into any of these sections, but each has one or more dedicated editors who oversee the general mix of stories.

Discoveries

A globetrotter's guide to the latest in travel.

Our front-of-book opener section, made up of stories that are often bitsy and news-driven. A great place to break into the magazine.

Story Formats: Short news-driven write-throughs, roundups, Q&As, step-by-step itineraries, neighborhood guide maps, short blurbs with a collection of beautiful pictures, etc.

Story Length: 100-500 words, though the shortest pieces are usually staff written.

Experiences

Travelers' tales, from near and far.

First-person travel narratives, often with a literary bent, as well as the occasional photo essay. Where appropriate, we try to incorporate relevant travel news (e.g. new hotels, restaurants, shops, galleries, etc.) or a "why now" element.

Story Formats: Essays and written-through travelogues, occasionally broken out into itinerary form, almost always first-person.

Story Lengths: ~700-1,500 words

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Tips and tricks to help you travel smarter.

Travel hacks and insider info on the logistics and process of travel: innovations in the industry, trends in how we're traveling, tips to help you plan ahead and save money while doing it, cool gear you should have on your radar, and news about planes, trains, and automobiles.

Story Formats: A mix of written-through pieces and broken out roundups; they are generally not first-person or based deeply in a personal experience, but rather synthesize trends or give directions. (It's okay to use a first-person experience as a jumping-off point to discuss something larger in the industry.)

Story Lengths: Under 600 words.

The longest stories in the magazine, which live in the "well"—no ads, just beautiful images and thoughtful writing. Most of these are place-based stories—usually a city or a route around a particular state, island, or country—with a literary approach and with plenty of historical and social context. These types of features always include a fairly comprehensive "how to do it" sidebar for readers who want to replicate the journey. Sometimes, we will run travel essays or commentary that aren't about a particular trip, or we'll want to showcase an outstanding photo portfolio and will commission an essay to accompany it.

Story Lengths: typically 2,500–4,000 words

A Note About Feature Assignments: It's tricky to break into T+L with a feature—they're costly to produce, we run fewer of them each year than other kinds of stories, and rarely assign them to new-to-us writers unless there's significant evidence (generally in the form of multiple feature-length bylines and/or a book) that said writer can tackle something of that scope. That's not to say it never happens, just that you may get more traction with your T+L pitches in another section of the magazine, at least until we get to know you and your work.

"Your Best Shot." On this page, we spotlight an outstanding photo from one of our readers, accompanied by a short interview about their experience getting the shot. This is not a paid opportunity, but rather a prize for our Photo of the Day contest. If you're interested, you can submit your best shots HERE for the chance to be featured on this page in a future issue.

Who to Pitch on Print

Every print editor works on all sorts of things and can direct you to the right person if it's not them. But we each focus on certain sections, themes, and geographical areas, and for new writers, those will help you decide to whom to direct your ideas.

Here's the breakdown:

• Paul Brady, news director, edits the Intelligent Traveler section and is our point person for trend pieces about the travel industry. He leads our cruise coverage and often handles stories about aviation, loyalty programs, ski/winter sports, and the polar regions. He also follows Central America, Southeast Asia. [email protected]
• Liz Cantrell, senior editor, edits the Discoveries section and commissions other stories with a focus on outdoor and adventure travel, as well as Canada, Northern Europe, and the Southern U.S., including Texas. [email protected]
• Samantha Falewée , senior editor, works on many sections with a focus on South America; Fiji and French Polynesia; Arizona and New Mexico; and the Midwestern U.S. She is also interested in cultural and Indigenous travel. [email protected]
• Denny Lee , articles editor, focuses on Mediterranean Europe (France, Italy, Greece, Portugal & Spain); East Asia (China, Japan & Korea); Eastern Europe; Western U.S. (Colorado, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming),. He also handles our ski and winter sports coverage, and food coverage. [email protected]
• Danielle Pointdujour , senior editor, leads our hotel coverage and the brand's annual It List. She also covers destinations including the Caribbean, Central America, the Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, Florida, and Texas.  [email protected]
• Flora Stubbs, executive editor, has a hand in everything, but focuses mainly on South Asia and East, West, and Southern Africa. [email protected]
• Peter Terzian, features editor, oversees our features well and curates our coverage of East Asia; the U.K. & Ireland; Scandinavia; and the Northeastern U.S. [email protected]
• Jessica Vadillo, editorial assistant, often works on packages and front-of-book items. [email protected]  
• Scott Hall, photo director, and Skye Senterfeit, deputy photo editor, are the best points of contact for photographers interested in contributing or those pitching photo essays. [email protected] ; [email protected]
• Fryda Lidor, creative director, is the best point of contact for illustrators and artists interested in contributing. [email protected]

Meet the rest of the Travel + Leisure print team :

Jacqueline Gifford, editor in chief

Erin Agostinelli, managing editor

Ray Isle, wine and spirits editor

Griffin Plonchak, production manager

Kathy Roberson, copy and research chief

Lisa Greissinger, research editor

How to Pitch Us: Social

Travel + Leisure has over 15M followers across its social channels. On Instagram, we share awe-inspiring destination images, first-person travel experiences, and educational articles. On TikTok, we post travel vlogs, hotel suite tours, destination roundups, and more. Overall, we use compelling photos and videos to inspire our audience to explore the world.

We want pitches for:

• Instagram takeovers highlighting a recent travel experience
• Personality-driven TikTok vlogs recapping a trip
• TikTok series that aim to either educate or entertain (bonus points if you can do both)

What pitches should include:

• For TikToks, why it has viral potential
• Whether you've traveled yet (or whether the trip is already booked)
• A timeframe for when you could have the assets ready to go live
• 1-2 examples of your past social media work (takeovers, TikToks, photography, videography, etc.)

Please send social pitches to [email protected] .

Discover the Hidden Gems of Airplane In-Flight Magazines

E ver felt bored on a long flight, only to find solace in the glossy pages of an in-flight magazine? Learn about the allure and impact of airplane in-flight magazines and their influence on the travel industry. In this article, we dive into the world of in-flight publications , the secret sauce behind their success, and why they're still going strong in the digital age.

• In-flight magazines provide a unique opportunity for advertisers to engage with a captive audience.
• 83% of passengers read the in-flight magazine during their flight.
• Delta Air Lines' Sky magazine won the award for Best In-Flight Magazine in 2019.
• High-quality content and creative visuals set the best in-flight magazines apart.
• Explore how these magazines remain relevant and adapt to the digital age.

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The Allure of In-Flight Magazines

Despite the rise of digital media, in-flight magazines continue to captivate audiences with their blend of travel content, stunning visuals, and exclusive interviews. According to a survey conducted by Ink Global, a staggering 83% of passengers read the in-flight magazine during their flight. Michael Keating, CEO of Ink Global, says, " In-flight magazines are a unique opportunity for brands to reach a captive audience in a relaxed and receptive state of mind ."

Award-Winning Content: Sky Magazine's Rise to the Top

In 2019, Delta Air Lines' in-flight magazine, Sky, won the award for Best In-Flight Magazine at the annual Eddie & Ozzie Awards, beating out competitors such as American Airlines and United Airlines. Sky stood out due to its compelling storytelling , exclusive interviews, and high-quality visuals that inspire wanderlust in its readers.

The Secret Sauce: What Makes In-Flight Magazines Stand Out?

So what sets the best in-flight magazines apart from the rest? Three key elements contribute to their success: high-quality content, captivating visuals, and the ability to tap into the reader's desires for adventure and discovery.

• High-quality content: In-flight magazines feature travel stories, insider tips, and in-depth features on various destinations, all written by experienced travel journalists who know how to engage readers and inspire their wanderlust.
• Captivating visuals: Stunning photography and creative design bring destinations to life, making readers feel as if they're already there, exploring the world through the pages of the magazine.
• Reader desires: In-flight magazines cater to the dreams and aspirations of their audience, giving them a taste of what's out there and inspiring them to explore the world themselves.

Staying Relevant in the Digital Age

In today's digital age, in-flight magazines face stiff competition from smartphones, tablets, and other digital entertainment options. Despite these challenges, they continue to adapt and evolve by focusing on the following strategies:

• Engaging content: In-flight magazines are doubling down on their efforts to provide content that is not only interesting but also relevant to their audience. This includes travel stories, interviews, and in-depth features that readers cannot easily find elsewhere.
• Eye-catching design: The best in-flight magazines invest in high-quality visuals and creative design elements that capture the reader's attention, giving them a reason to pick up the magazine and flip through its pages.
• Exclusive insider tips: By offering unique insights and recommendations from experienced travel journalists, in-flight magazines differentiate themselves from generic travel blogs and websites.
• Collaborating with influencers: In-flight magazines are partnering with popular travel influencers and bloggers to create content that resonates with their target audience, leveraging the influencers' existing following to expand their reach.
• Adapting to digital platforms: Many in-flight magazines have developed digital editions and apps, allowing readers to enjoy their content on the go. This also helps them reach a broader audience beyond the airplane cabin.
• Customization and personalization: In-flight magazines are experimenting with tailored content based on the reader's preferences, destination, or even frequent flyer status, providing a more personalized experience that keeps readers engaged.

By embracing these strategies, in-flight magazines remain relevant and continue to be an essential part of the travel experience for passengers. They provide a unique blend of content that caters to the dreams and aspirations of their readers, inspiring them to explore the world and create unforgettable memories.

Airplane in-flight magazines have proven their resilience in the face of digital disruption, remaining an essential part of the travel experience for many passengers. By offering unique and engaging content, captivating visuals, and insider tips, these magazines continue to thrive and inspire wanderlust in their captive audience.

What is the purpose of in-flight magazines?

In-flight magazines serve to entertain and inform passengers during their flight, providing interesting content related to travel, culture, and lifestyle. They also offer advertisers a unique opportunity to reach a captive audience.

Which airline has the best in-flight magazine?

In 2019, Delta Air Lines' Sky magazine won the award for Best In-Flight Magazine at the annual Eddie & Ozzie Awards, beating competitors such as American Airlines and United Airlines.

Do in-flight magazines still exist?

Yes, in-flight magazines continue to exist and are popular among passengers, with 83% of passengers reading the in-flight magazine during their flight. They remain an essential part of the travel experience and have adapted to the digital age by offering digital editions and apps.

How do in-flight magazines stay relevant in the digital age?

In-flight magazines stay relevant by focusing on high-quality content, captivating visuals, and exclusive insider tips. They have also expanded their reach by offering digital editions and apps for readers to enjoy on the go.

Why do people still read in-flight magazines?

People still read in-flight magazines because they provide engaging content related to travel, culture, and lifestyle, often with stunning visuals and exclusive tips. They offer a sense of adventure and discovery and help passengers pass the time during their flight.

Do all airlines have in-flight magazines?

Most major airlines offer in-flight magazines, while some budget airlines may not provide them in order to reduce costs. The quality and content of in-flight magazines can vary depending on the airline.

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[2] Eddie & Ozzie Awards - https://www.foliomag.com/go/2019-eddie-and-ozzie-awards/

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13 Loose and Comfortable Midi Dresses to Wear on the Airplane

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If you look around the airport, you’ll notice two extremes: people are either dressed to the nines or are decked in the comfiest of comfy clothes — we’re talking oversized sweatpants, hoodies and chunky sneakers. We applaud the people who choose to dress up, whether for business or for personal reasons, but it’s easy to look at them and say, “Wow — as much as I love fashion, that could never be me!”

Maybe you’re thinking it would be nice to meet somewhere in the middle; you don’t need to dress like you’re about to meet the president, but you also don’t need to appear as though you just rolled out of bed. If you want to be stylish and ultra-comfortable at the same time, loose midi dresses are a secret life hack!

The midi length will keep your legs warm enough if the flight gets chilly, but won’t cause them to overheat like sweatpants sometimes do. Plus, it’s easy to layer a cardigan sweater over the dress for upper body temperature control. You won’t be too hot or too cold in a loose midi dress, nor will you be poked, squeezed or itched. We told you — wearing a loose midi dress to travel is a total life hack!

Check out 13 of our absolute favorite midi dresses that’ll keep you comfy, cozy and perfectly temperate…not to mention totally trendy.

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1. Classy gal: A jean jacket would make this the perfect on and off-the-plane outfit. You’ll stun the TSA line — $40 !

2. Going casual:  Oversized button-up shirts are a hot commodity in the fashion world right now…here’s one in dress form — $43 !

3. Pretty printed:  Leopard print is just one of the many pattern options. Like Sharpay Evans, we want them all — $43 !

4. Flower girl:  We’re not saying you’ll be getting married on the plane, but don’t be surprised if you get a proposal — $44 !

5. Button up:  Whether you’re deplaning to a business meeting or the beach, you’ll be properly dressed — $38 !

6. Slightly nautical:  Something about blue and white vertical stripes screams yacht wife. Decorative tassels are just a bonus — $40 !

7. Fun and functional:  You would never know this flowy frock has secret pockets — and yes, they fit passports — $33 !

8. Linen look:  Linen gives this dress a lightweight, airy feel. For a full boho look , try wearing it with a leather handbag — $42 !

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9. Simplicity wins:  The simple design makes it easy to layer this v-neck dress with any cardigan you have in your closet — $30 !

10. Flattering fit:  A cinch around the waist slims your midsection while the loose fit keeps it comfy — $43 !

11. Beachy beauty:  There are 22 different colors to choose from in this short-sleeve tiered midi dress…good luck choosing just one — $28 !

12. Cap sleeves:  When you put on this dress, we’re pretty sure you’ll spin and dance. Wear it with sneakers for a quiet luxury vibe — $45 !

13. Ruffles, ruffles:  Be careful — this bright and sunny dress might cause an aisle block up. Grab it in a patterned or solid variety — $33 !

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U.S. Embassy in Israel Restricts Personal Employee Travel After Iran Attack Threats

T he U.S. Embassy in Israel has issued a new security alert that restricts its government employees and their family members from personal travel outside three cities amid heightened tensions in the region. 

The alert restricted personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Be’er Sheva areas until further notice “out of an abundance of caution.”

The embassy said it may also further prohibit travel to certain areas of Israel, including the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank, “in response to security incidents and without advance notice.” 

“The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness as security incidents often take place without warning,” the security alert published Thursday read . “The security environment remains complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events.”

The security warning comes after an Israeli airstrike hit an Iranian embassy building in Damascus, Syria on April 1, killing at least seven Iranian officials and ratcheting up fears of a regional war. The Israeli government hasn’t publicly acknowledged the strike.

Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel and hold the country’s ally, the U.S., answerable. (American officials said Israel did not notify them about the strike and the U.S. was not involved.)

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that Israel "must be punished and it shall be,” Reuters reported. Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian previously said in a statement that "The U.S. should be held accountable.”

In turn, Israeli leaders have pledged to respond: “If Iran attacks from its own territory, Israel will respond and attack in Iran,” Foreign Minister Israel Katz posted on X in an English translation.

Read More: Column: Israel’s Dangerous Game With Iran

The tense situation has left U.S. officials scrambling to contain the fallout amid fears that Iran could strike U.S. targets in response. U.S. Gen. Erik Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command, traveled to Israel on Thursday to address the threats. President Joe Biden said this week that support for Israel against the threat of a “significant attack” from Iran is “ironclad.”

When asked during a news conference Thursday whether the new Israel travel alert was linked to the threat from Iran, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said: “We have seen Iran making public threats against Israel in the past few days.”

“Israel’s in a very tough neighborhood, and we have been monitoring the security situation. You saw us slightly adjust our travel warnings at the beginning of this conflict, and we conduct ongoing assessments all the time about the situation on the ground,” he added. 

Miller said he wouldn’t speak to the specific assessments that prompted restricting personal travel, but said the decision was made as a result of monitoring the threat environment in the Middle East, and was made public to ensure U.S. citizens living or traveling in Israel were also aware.   

Read More: U.S. Scrambles to Contain Fallout from Israel’s Strikes on Iranians and Aid Workers

Miller said that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to his counterparts in Turkey, China, and Saudi Arabia over the past 24 hours “to make clear that escalation is not in anyone’s interest, and that countries should urge Iran not to escalate.” (The U.S. and Iran have had no diplomatic relations since 1980.)

Amir-Abdollahian said in a post on X that “Iran is not seeking escalation of hostility,” but added he had told the foreign ministers of Germany, the U.K., and Australia in separate calls to condemn Israel’s attack on the embassy building in Damascus. Amir-Abdollahian said that the return to “sustainable security” was tied to “controlling” Israel and ending its war in Gaza.

The strike in Syria this month was the latest in a series of tense incidents between the region’s major players and their allies following Hamas’ attack on Israel in October and the ensuing war that has devastated Gaza. Those include increased violence along the Israel-Lebanon border between Israel’s military and Hezbollah militants, Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that prompted retaliatory airstrikes from the U.S. and U.K., and a drone strike that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, triggering a U.S. air assault in response against militias.

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