Eric Rosen is a Los Angeles-based journalist with more than 15 years of experience covering travel, food, wine, wellness, and loyalty programs. He is a regular contributor to several major national publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, Bloomberg, National Geographic, Forbes, The Points Guy, and Robb Report. Most recently, he co-founded a podcast called Conscious Traveler that is dedicated to telling stories of conservation, culture, community, and sustainability.

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Latest from Eric Rosen
Exterior of a a320 JetBlue plane
JetBlue: What to Know Before You Fly
Griffith Hills Park hiking trail and view of Los Angeles city from Hollywood Hills.
15 Best Hiking Trails in Los Angeles for Incredible Views of Waterfalls, Canyons, and Mountains
Bed on board Delta Airlines, in the Delta One suite class cabin
Delta One Suites Are Just As Luxurious As You Imagined
Yosemite Falls Trail at Yosemite National Park
13 Best Hikes in California
Airbus A35-900ULR Singapore Airlines Longest Flight
The 10 Longest Flights in the World
Airplane Boarding
25 Things You Should Do Before Boarding a Plane, According to a Frequent Flier
Whaleshark swimming with Pilotfish
Why Diving With Whale Sharks Was One of the Most Rewarding Travel Days of My Life
The dining area in a American Express Centurion Lounges
The Best Airport Lounges in the World — and How to Get In
Pool at St. Regis Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico
11 of the Best Hotel Loyalty Programs — and How to Maximize Their Benefits
Low angle view of a Southwest Airlines-branded Boeing jet
How the Airline Industry Is Improving This Year — and What That Means for Your Next Flight
Photo illustration showing a pool by a lake; a house has been cut out of the image and negative space remains representing a disappearing house
A Vacation Rental Scam Cost This Traveler $20K — Here's the Red Flag She Missed
Delta A350 in flight over clouds
What to Know Before Flying Delta Air Lines, According to Passenger Reviews
Exterior of United Airlines plane on runway
What to Know Before Flying United Airlines, According to Passenger Reviews
Driving through a mountain road and watching the beautiful scenery in the rearview mirror in the icefields parkway near Jasper National Park in Canada
Here's What Summer Travel Might Actually Look Like, According to Experts
Avelo Airlines takes off with first flight between Burbank and Santa Rosa at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 28, 2021 in Burbank, California.
I Took the First Flight on Avelo, America's Newest Airline — Here's What It Was Like
Helicopter Aerial View of the famous Los Angeles Four Level freeway interchange
13 Mistakes Travelers Make in Los Angeles — and How to Avoid Them
Black male traveler wearing a face mask at the airport
12 Mistakes to Avoid When Redeeming Airline Miles, According to an Expert
Close-up of couple at home shopping online with laptop and credit card
15 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Redeeming Hotel Points
Chateau l’Hospitalet vineyard landscape under blue skies
The Best of Southern France, According to a Local Winemaker
Illustration of woman boarding a plane via a staircase
Now's the Time to Rethink Your Travel Rewards Card — Here Are the Ones That Still Make Sense
Young woman wearing a face mask while waiting for her flight in a mostly empty airport
Airlines Are Luring Travelers Back With Cheap Fares and Empty Seats — but Is It Worth It?
grounded Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines jets
Coronavirus by the Numbers: How Air Travel Has Really Been Affected (Video)
Delta plane
American and Southwest Join Delta and United in Extending Elite Status and Frequent-flier Perks Due to Coronavirus
The Hilton hotel lobby at Waikiki Beach.
Hilton Is Extending Point, Reward Night, and Elite Status Expiration As Coronavirus Halts Travel (Video)