Emmy Award-winning television personality Carson Kressley is known for gracing the small screen on shows such as “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” .
But Kressley, who is known for her keen eye for fashion, is also a travel expert. He was most recently named a 2024 Travel Advisor Champion by ALG Vacations.
Kressley said travel has always played a big role in his life.
“Travel has been a big part of my life ever since I worked at Ralph Lauren,” he told Scripps News. “Before I started working in fashion on TV, I was doing a lot of styling for Ralph Lauren ads and traveling to exotic places with puppies and models, which I really enjoyed. But… Because of this, I became very interested in traveling and am currently exploring.
“I think traveling is the best way to stay inspired as a designer, whether you’re an interior designer or a fashion designer. Traveling really opens up the world to you and is very inspiring. I love traveling and I love this relationship,’ so it was a natural fit,” he said.
Kressley joined Scripps News on Tuesday to share travel tips for a more affordable and less stressful vacation.
He praised all-inclusive accommodation because travelers know how much it will cost in advance.
“The great thing about all-inclusive is you know exactly how much it’s going to cost,” Kressley says. “Food, drinks, many excursions and accommodation are all included in the price you pay, so there are no surprises.”
Kressley also suggested pre-purchasing.
“Book early,” he said. “Most resorts, theme parks and special destinations want to fill their reservations for next year, so the earlier you book, the better the deal.”
Kressley suggested contacting a travel advisor to make your purchase. Because Travel Advisor is a wholesaler that buys in bulk, you can get better rates. Travel Advisor can help you bundle flights, hotels, and excursions for better prices. Kressley recommended companies like Funjet and his Apple Vacations.
Kressley also spoke about the importance of having travel insurance, although he acknowledged that it seems counterintuitive when trying to save money.
“This is extremely valuable because, for example, if you and your family of four are getting ready to go on spring break, maybe you’re going to Disney or something, but you get to the airport and your flight is canceled. Because it happened,” he said. . “Traditionally, this would eat up a full day of travel. But with travel insurance, you can simply choose a different airline and buy a new ticket on the spot at the airport. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. ”
Mr. Kressley joined Scripps News on the same day that his TV boss’ memoir, “The House of Hidden Meanings,” by RuPaul, became available. Mr. Kressley said he will definitely take it with him for his next vacation reading.
