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Alexandrea Sumuel Groves

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  • Founder and Writer, Wander Worthy®
  • None, Freelance, MSN (US), Wander With Alex, Yahoo
  • Travel Writer and Journalist, Freelance
  • MSN Partner, MSN
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Alexandrea Sumuel Groves is a travel journalist and founder of Wander Worthy®. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA).

She collaborates with destinations, vacation companies, and hospitality firms to provide her readers with exclusive insights and reliable information.

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As Europe Heats Up, Sweden’s Island of Gotland Offers a Cooler Summer Escape Original

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By Katherine Woodward Ramer, Alexandrea Sumuel Groves Verified
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As Europe’s heat intensifies, travelers are looking north for a cooler way to experience summer. Barcelona recently recorded its highest temperature in 112 years, while wildfires scorched parts of Spain, and popular tourist destinations across France and northern Italy continue to face widespread heat warnings. These extreme conditions are fueling the rise of “coolcations,” as travelers look toward destinations with cooler weather, more comfortable climates, and fewer crowds.
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I Stopped Planning My Own Vacation, and It Changed the Way I Travel Original

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By Chantelle Kincy Verified, Alexandrea Sumuel Groves Verified
| Wander Worthy®
A new survey of 2,000 U.S. women, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Discover Puerto Rico, found that 76% of group trips never actually happen. Just 24% make it out of the group chat and into real life. It takes an average of 83 messages and nearly 19 hours spread across 11 days just to get a trip to the finish line, if it gets there at all. I know this cycle personally. I lead women’s group trips for a living, and I’ve watched excitement turn into exhaustion more times than I can count.
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Travelers Are Trading Sightseeing for ‘Skillcations’ Original

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By Alicia Richards Verified, Alexandrea Sumuel Groves Verified
| Wander Worthy®
For generations, vacations have been about seeing famous landmarks, lounging on beaches, and collecting souvenirs. But today’s travelers are looking for something more. Across the country, hotels and resorts are embracing the growing trend of “skillcations” — trips built around learning a new skill rather than simply visiting a destination. Travelers can learn how to fly fish, arrange flowers, garden, surf, and much more.
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New World Report

2024 - Southern States Business Awards

Travel Blog of the Year 2024

New World Report

2023 - Southern States Business Awards

Best Travel Blog 2023

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New World Report

2022 - Virginia Business Awards

Most Engaging Travel Planning Blog 2022

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