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Mammoth
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
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
White Sands NP
AAA Traveler Worldwise

Why New Mexico Should Be Your Next Road Trip

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026
Mercury News

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

May 30, 2026
Grindelwald
The Luxxe Mag

A Luxury Swiss Alps Adventure In Grindelwald

May 31, 2026
Hot New Hotels to Check Out This Winter
Travelocity

Hot New Hotels to Check Out This Winter

January 10, 2020November 28, 2022

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How to plan the perfect Palm Springs weekend
Travelocity

How to plan the perfect Palm Springs weekend

December 19, 2019November 28, 2022

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12 things you didn’t know to ask for at hotels—but should
Travelocity

12 things you didn’t know to ask for at hotels—but should

December 19, 2019November 28, 2022

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7 woof-worthy road trips
Orbitz

7 woof-worthy road trips

December 19, 2019November 28, 2022

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Our Favorite Dreamy Overwater Bungalows
BudgetTravel.com

Our Favorite Dreamy Overwater Bungalows

December 19, 2019November 28, 2022

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Orange County beach cities for your next sun-soaked vacation
LonelyPlanet.com

Orange County beach cities for your next sun-soaked vacation

December 19, 2019November 28, 2022

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Fashionista’s guide to New York City
LonelyPlanet.com

Fashionista’s guide to New York City

December 19, 2019November 28, 2022

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Flash Fitness
Newport Beach Magazine

Flash Fitness

December 18, 2019November 28, 2022

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The benefits of boxing
Laguna Beach Magazine

The benefits of boxing

December 18, 2019November 28, 2022

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Artist Jaclyn Florescio uses her hands to create art
Laguna Beach Magazine

Artist Jaclyn Florescio uses her hands to create art

December 18, 2019November 28, 2022

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I am a nationally published journalist and author with more than 20 years of experience. I focus on writing about travel genres such as adventure, wellness, luxury, sustainability, and winter sports.

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

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