Pack items in layers (shoes one layer, clothes one layer, electronics one layer, etc.). Pack the things you'll use the least ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest, and likely the most unassuming, state, but it is certainly far from the most boring.

Looking for a tropical vacation that doesn’t require a passport? Look no further than St. Thomas, St. John and Water Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Here’s my ultimate guide.