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Travel+Leisure

These Are the 10 Best Resorts in the U.S. West—and No. 1 Has Skiing, Boating, Golf, and Mountain Biking All in One Place

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026
Baby Grand Hotel
Westways

Gilded Getaway

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026
PCH
Mercury News

9 ways to experience Big Sur now that Highway 1 is fully open

September 19, 2026
Sonoma
Travel+Leisure

This Northern California Drive Is Just 10 Miles Long—but It’s Packed With Wineries, Small Towns, and Towering Redwoods

May 31, 2026
Costa Mesa
Travel+Leisure

I’ve Lived in Southern California for 16 Years and This Is My Favorite Small Town—and It’s Called ‘The City of the Arts’

May 31, 2026
9 ways to experience Big Sur now that Highway 1 is fully open
Mercury News

9 ways to experience Big Sur now that Highway 1 is fully open

September 19, 2026

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These Are the 10 Best Resorts in the U.S. West—and No. 1 Has Skiing, Boating, Golf, and Mountain Biking All in One Place
Travel+Leisure

These Are the 10 Best Resorts in the U.S. West—and No. 1 Has Skiing, Boating, Golf, and Mountain Biking All in One Place

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026

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Gilded Getaway
Westways

Gilded Getaway

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026

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The 9 Best Museums in Hawaii—From Royal Palaces to National Historic Landmarks
Travel+Leisure

The 9 Best Museums in Hawaii—From Royal Palaces to National Historic Landmarks

July 2, 2026

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I Lived in Hawaii for 10 Years—These Are the 9 Best Hotels on Maui
Travel+Leisure

I Lived in Hawaii for 10 Years—These Are the 9 Best Hotels on Maui

July 2, 2026

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I Lived in Hawaii for 10 Years and This Is the No. 1 Island Everyone Should Visit—With Scenic Waterfalls and 80+ Beaches
Travel+Leisure

I Lived in Hawaii for 10 Years and This Is the No. 1 Island Everyone Should Visit—With Scenic Waterfalls and 80+ Beaches

July 2, 2026

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Road Trip? Yes, Sur!
Westways

Road Trip? Yes, Sur!

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

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This Northern California Drive Is Just 10 Miles Long—but It’s Packed With Wineries, Small Towns, and Towering Redwoods
Travel+Leisure

This Northern California Drive Is Just 10 Miles Long—but It’s Packed With Wineries, Small Towns, and Towering Redwoods

May 31, 2026

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I’ve Lived in California for 40 Years and This Is My Favorite Mountain Town—With Laid-back Charm and Stunning Lake Views
Travel+Leisure

I’ve Lived in California for 40 Years and This Is My Favorite Mountain Town—With Laid-back Charm and Stunning Lake Views

May 31, 2026

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I’ve Lived in Southern California for 16 Years and This Is My Favorite Small Town—and It’s Called ‘The City of the Arts’
Travel+Leisure

I’ve Lived in Southern California for 16 Years and This Is My Favorite Small Town—and It’s Called ‘The City of the Arts’

May 31, 2026

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I am an award-winning travel writer and author with a focus on adventure, wellness, and luxury travel.  I’m also host of the “Sharael Travels” radio show and podcast.

I’m a mentor and the 1st Vice Chair for the Freelance Council of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), media delegate for Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), and  media herald for the Transformational Travel Council (TTC).

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