Celebrity Travel: Go away with Aliyah Turner

Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency on Feb 13, 2024

A: Los Angeles, New York City, Honolulu, San Diego, Cabo San Lucas.

Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?

A: I have yet to visit Italy. I cannot wait to plan a trip. I want to experience the pasta, wine, and architecture. I’m ready!

Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?

A: I must have ample bug spray. Unfortunately, mosquitoes stick to me like a magnet.

Q: What is your guilty pleasure when you're on the road?

A: Fruity Mentos. I only eat them when I travel and it's become a ritual for me to pick up a pack each time I do.

Q: What kind of research do you do before you go away on a trip?

A: I always check to make sure the place I’m staying suits the vibe I’m trying to create for my trip. I’ll also look up must-have food options and unique excursions.

Q: What is your best and/or worst vacation memory?

A: My best vacation memory is actually from a recent trip to Cancun. Traditionally I’m a bit of a scaredy-cat when it comes to adventurous activities. However, on my last trip I jumped off a 20-foot cliff into a cenote … twice! My worst vacation memory was in Orlando, Florida, many years ago as a child. A terrible storm hit while my family was visiting and I hid under the covers and prayed that the hotel would not get hit by lightning.

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