Meet the Designer: Rebecca Minkoff

Hometown: San Diego.

Occupation: Fashion and accessories designer.

Favorite destination: Turkey.

Dying to visit: India and Morocco.

Bizarre travel rituals: I always pack via pouches — everything gets put in a pouch within a pouch.

In-flight relaxation regime: A glass of wine and an eyemask.

Always in carry-on: Chapstick and Darphin moisturizer.

Concierge or DIY: DIY.

See it all or take it easy: See it all half the time, take it easy the rest.

Drive or be driven: Drive!

Travel hero: Crystal Meers.

Weirdest thing seen on travels: A couple joining the Mile High Club.

Best hotel amenity: A rainforest showerhead with steam room in room.

I dream about my meal at The Old Man and the Sea in Jaffa. The best meal in a while.

Everywhere I go, I check out the local markets and farmers markets.

When I arrive in a new place I learn the lay of the land by walking.

I always bring home wine or chocolate.

I travel for the inspiration.