Around the World with Marcia Kimpton: Travel secrets from a hotel heiress with 40+ years of knowledge

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By JULIA REMILLARD FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 15:36 BST, 30 April 2025 | Updated: 15:56 BST, 30 April 2025

Pack your bags people! We are going on a wild ride with hotel heiress Marcia Kimpton — and it starts on the French Riviera.

The decorated Hollywood director, actress, and late-night host sat down with us all the way from her luxurious hotel room on the French Riviera to spill all of her must-know travel hacks, from her favorite products to her favorite places.

Though Kimpton is known for several pieces of work in the film world, including her upcoming mockumentary ‘An American in Amsterdam,’ which comes out on May 1st, it is her extensive knowledge of travel that has people enthralled.

The jet-setting guru has written too many pieces to count for several magazines on her many escapades around Europe, Asia, and beyond. Most recently, her app ‘Kimpton Travels and Films’ launched for $7.99 in the app store. 

The app was designed to be a place for like-minded travelers to find advice, recommendations, and art insights from Kimpton herself. Users can explore her favorite places around the globe, including potentially her favorite of all 40 countries she’s been to — France. Bonus! You can watch the world traveling experts new film  ‘An American in Amsterdam,’ in the app come May 1st.

Marcia Kimpton in her favorite L’AGENCE rain jacket strolling the streets of her favorite city — Paris!

With decades of experience under her belt, Marcia Kimpton has become a travel force to be reckoned with, which is why we, of course, had to get the details of all of her must-have travel products that go beyond the basic carry-on. 

Here she tells us her must-have purchases…

‘It smells great. It’s a totally original traveling thing!’ 

When in doubt diffuse it out! Marcia Kimpton swears by this $10 Amazon diffuser that is shaped like a beautiful rose. 

The compact wellness find can diffuse any essential oil from Lavender to Tea tree and beyond. According to Kimpton, adding this into your hotel room is a game changer!

 

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‘Balinese people make this beautiful, pure infused crystal spray. It’s like you just, you know, that your air is immediately better!’ says Kimpton.

This spray is currently on sale on Amazon and is a Marcia must-have. It cleanses the air with pure crystal water and is sourced in Bali. Kimpton referred to it as ‘pure gold.’ 

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What is the one thing Marcia Kimpton never leaves at home? Her face oil!

The True Botanicals luxe top-rated Vitamin C is just one of the brand’s best-sellers created by founder Hillary Peterson whom Kimpton is a big fan of. 

‘It’s all certified. It’s cruelty free. I have to say when you’re traveling like this dehydration is real,’ said Kimpton.  

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‘I couldn’t believe this luggage.’

TUMI is a leading destination for quality travel gear and the well-traveled Marcia Kimpton swears by their carry-on. This hardshell find is perfect for seeing the world with enough space to pack for even the unexpected.

In the words of Kimpton, ‘They’re a great brand and have a fantastic warranty as well.’ 

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‘I mean, literally… I always have a Ralph Lauren silk blouse.’

Kimpton swears by the classic clothing brand for her travel wardrobe with its upscale quality and wrinkle-proof silks. Whether it is a classic black button up or a printed blouse — according to the hotel heiress you can’t go wrong with Ralph Lauren.

‘The clothing is classic and beautiful, so it’s rare if I don’t have the black silk shirt in my bag!’ said Kimpton.

 

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‘This raincoat is to die for.’

This luxe brand has been a celebrity favorite with Demi Lovato, Emma Roberts, and more swearing by their quality clothing. Kimpton noted this pink piece as a must-have of hers recently. 

If you are in search of a stylish coat for the spring, this fits the bill. Kimpton said, ‘It is so comfortable, it’s so beautiful. I think it’s completely original!’ 

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According to Marcia Kimpton, ‘In France they don’t know how to make their coffee.’ That’s why she travels with this superfood coffee blend.

Powered by mushrooms, this organic coffee alternative provides natural energy while still tasting decadent.  

Why mushroom coffee? Simple! Kimpton said, ‘I’m not against coffee at all, but for me personally, I was trying to do a liver cleanse and just not drink coffee and I thought this was great!’

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Have you ever heard of ‘dirty electricity’?

Well Marcia Kimpton has and according to her, it’s a dealbreaker when she travels. ‘I couldn’t sleep for over two years in Colorado when I lived right outside Aspen… I had an anti-EMF guy come in and he had the right system.’

The Stetzerizer Filter targets electrical currents the naked eye can’t see and allegedly cleans the air. It brings EMF levels to a safer level for both your body and your electronic devices.    

The film guru can not recommend this device enough, saying: ‘I have Stetzer filters now in every place I live.’ 

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Around the World with Marcia Kimpton: Travel secrets from a hotel heiress with 40+ years of knowledge

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