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Dana Freeman

  • Freelance Travel Writer, Freelance
  • None, FREELANCE (FODOR'S)
  • None, Freelance (Lonely Planet, Thrillist, Fodors)
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As seen in: CNN Travel, Medium, MSN, U.S. News and World Report, Lonely Planet, Thrillist, Fodor's Travel, Philadelphia Tribune, Yankee Magazine, Hamlet Hub and
Covers:  Luxury Travel, Small Cruise Ships, Airlines, Beauty, Food and Beverage
Doesn't Cover: Weddings
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8 Hydrating Skincare Products I Never Fly Without on a Long-Haul Flight

8 Hydrating Skincare Products I Never Fly Without on a Long-Haul Flight

TravelBulletin.com — Plane cabins can zap skin of all moisture, especially on a long flight. Combat dryness with these 8 hydrating, frequent flier-approved products.
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5 of the Best Hotel Rooftops Around the World

5 of the Best Hotel Rooftops Around the World

TravelBulletin.com — These hotel rooftops go beyond a good view with world-class dining, design, and trip-defining experiences.
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The Best Wrinkle-Free Travel Clothes

The Best Wrinkle-Free Travel Clothes

TravelBulletin.com — Arriving wrinkle-free is easy if you pack clothes with microfiber materials, technical knits, and stretch-woven fabrics over linen, silk, and cotton.
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How to Split a Vacation Rental With a Group Without Ruining the Friendship

How to Split a Vacation Rental With a Group Without Ruining the Friendship

TravelBulletin.com — Group trips get messy fast when money and bedrooms are involved. Here's how to split a vacation rental without losing a friend.
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5 Things to Know if You're Traveling With a Senior

5 Things to Know if You're Traveling With a Senior

TravelBulletin.com — The writer has been traveling with her grandmother since age 12, including sailings into her 90s. Here's what decades of trips taught her about making them work.
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The Best Vineyard Glamping Stays

The Best Vineyard Glamping Stays

TravelBulletin.com — Vineyard glamping offers a sweet spot between outdoor immersion and hotel comfort, and these retreats in New York, Minnesota, California, and Australia are some of the best.
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Small Luxury Cruises Are the Best Way to See the Mediterranean

Small Luxury Cruises Are the Best Way to See the Mediterranean

TravelBulletin.com — After sailing on nearly 40 cruises, mostly on small luxury ships in the Mediterranean, I've found that yacht-style cruising is the best (if not the only) way to experience this region. You'll see more than you would on a larger vessel, and by design, these smaller ships cocoon you in unmatched luxury. Once you try it, you'll never want to go back to a mega ship again. Indeed, true luxury can feel elusive on giant ships that are not unlike a small city at sea. Sure, you can pay extra for upgraded cabins, specialty dining, and mini bar splurges. But even then, you might find yourself sharing the pool deck with thousands of other guests.
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European River Cruises: The Case for Seeing Europe by Water

European River Cruises: The Case for Seeing Europe by Water

TravelBulletin.com — European river cruising lets you cover multiple countries without the usual planning headaches. Here's what seven sailings taught one traveler.
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Pack It or Skip It: The Cruise Packing List I've Honed From Dozens of Sailings

Pack It or Skip It: The Cruise Packing List I've Honed From Dozens of Sailings

TravelBulletin.com — I’ve packed for more cruises than I can count, and every single time, I learn something new about what actually belongs in my bag and what I hauled on board for no reason. Cruising presents a packing challenge unlike any other trip. You’re working with a tight cabin and limited storage, and you can’t exactly duck out to a pharmacy in the middle of the night if you forget something essential. Onboard shops exist, but the selection is sparse, and the prices are steep. After years of trial and error on ships ranging from mega-liners to small river vessels, I’ve narrowed it down to the items that genuinely make sense and the ones that never should have made it past my front door.
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No Decisions Required: A Week Aboard Tradewinds' New Electric Catamaran in Antigua

No Decisions Required: A Week Aboard Tradewinds' New Electric Catamaran in Antigua

The Hotel Guide — For those drawn to the water or the intimacy of small-ship travel, a crewed all-inclusive sailing vacation is ideal. Let others handle navigation, meals, and logistics while you swim, snorkel, read, and leave the rest of the world behind. For 25 years, Tradewinds has done this sustainably and excels at it. Mohala, a 60-foot electric catamaran, is the newest luxury vessel in the Tradewinds fleet and the company’s third-generation smart electric propulsion yacht. It offers five guest cabins with en suite bathrooms and runs on solar, wind, and hydropower. The boat is quiet, systems unobtrusive, and the experience is enhanced by the absence of engine noise and exhaust.
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Suite X at Fairmont Pacific Rim: Vancouver's Most Extraordinary Hotel Suite

Suite X at Fairmont Pacific Rim: Vancouver's Most Extraordinary Hotel Suite

The Hotel Guide — There are hotel suites, and then there is Suite X. Located on a Gold floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim, a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond urban retreat in the heart of Vancouver, Suite X stands out through a unique collaboration. This suite combines the luxury and service expected from a top hotel with the creative vision of Douglas Coupland, internationally acclaimed Canadian artist and author of Generation X. Guests experience a space that is part contemporary gallery, part literary salon, and part pop-art escape, an offering that ensures an immersive, one-of-a-kind stay unavailable elsewhere.
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Rental Car Vs Rail Pass in Europe: How to Decide

Rental Car Vs Rail Pass in Europe: How to Decide

travelbulletin.com — For a rental car vs. rail pass in Europe, the best choice depends on your route, group, and travel style. Sometimes the smartest answer is using both.
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The Best Overwater Bungalow Hotels Around the World

The Best Overwater Bungalow Hotels Around the World

travelbulletin.com — Overwater bungalows are the epitome of bucket list travel and they're found around the world in places like Belize, Switzerland, Florida, and Mexico.
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Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences: Hacienda Soul on the Cabo Cliffs

Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences: Hacienda Soul on the Cabo Cliffs

The Hotel Guide — There are hotels that try to evoke Mexico, and then there is Vista Encantada, a place that simply is Mexico, in all its vibrant, sun-soaked, tile-and-terracotta glory. Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences is part of Mexico Grand Hotels, a proudly Mexican-owned and family operated hospitality group that showcase the country's traditions authentically throughout their properties. The resort sits perched on the cliffs of the Tourist Corridor. Just 30 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas, it shares its dramatic clifftop setting with sister property Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences. Two distinct hotels with one spectacular address. Together they form the heart of an experience that is warm, genuine, and deeply rooted in the culture of the Baja Peninsula.
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Why Riverside Luxury Cruises are Perfect for Families with Teens

Why Riverside Luxury Cruises are Perfect for Families with Teens

Luxe Recess — Explore Riverside Luxury Cruises for a unique family getaway. Perfect for travelers seeking adventure with teenagers.
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Riverside Ravel

Riverside Ravel

Fodor's Travel — Fodor’s Expert Review - Riverside Ravel Originally launched in 2018 as Crystal Ravel, this elegant three-deck vessel was reimagined and relaunched in August 2023 as the Riverside Ravel, operated by Riverside Luxury Cruises, a subsidiary of the Seaside Collection. With capacity for just 110 guests, the ship offers an intimate, design-forward experience along the Rhône and Saône Rivers in southern France.
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UNICO 20°105° W Riviera Nayarit: A Sophisticated Seaside Escape

UNICO 20°105° W Riviera Nayarit: A Sophisticated Seaside Escape

The Hotel Guide — On Mexico’s sun-drenched Pacific Coast, UNICO Riviera Nayarit has perfected the art of laid-back luxury. Just 25 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, this new adults-only, all-inclusive resort blends sophisticated elegance with authentic Mexican warmth. The kind you can taste, see, and feel everywhere you turn. When the staff greets you with a genuine “Bienvenidos,” they mean it. See article on pages 42-43
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Nice, France - More Than Just a Starting Point | Porthole Cruise and Travel News

Nice, France - More Than Just a Starting Point | Porthole Cruise and Travel News

Porthole Cruise Magazine — Discover the best of Nice, France, with rooftop bars, local markets, seaside escapes, and gourmet dining-perfect for a pre- or post-cruise stay on the French Riviera.
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NH Collection Madrid Suecia: A Stylish Haven in the Heart of Madrid

NH Collection Madrid Suecia: A Stylish Haven in the Heart of Madrid

The Hotel Guide — Perfectly positioned in the heart of Madrid, the NH Collection Madrid Suecia offers effortless access to the best the city has to offer. The iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes sits right next door, while the Paseo del Prado, a gorgeous, historic boulevard lined with century-old trees, is just steps away.
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Exploring the World Together

Exploring the World Together

Invited Magazine — Multigenerational travel is on the rise, with families increasingly drawn to meaningful experiences that include grandparents, parents, children and even extended-family members. After several years of trips making up for lost time or missed milestones, this year, families are yearning for multigenerational escapades that transcend the ordinary. They aren’t simply seeking vacations; they’re longing for shared adventures. We’ve hand-picked three spectacular getaways that offer a blend of adventure, culture and relaxation and which cater to families spanning several generations. It’s time to say goodbye to ordinary vacations and embark on a journey to one of these unforgettable destinations, whether it’s a luxury resort on the pristine shores of a remote island in Thailand, the tranquility of an overwater villa in the Maldives or a luxurious expedition through Indonesia’s Coral Triangle.
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Chianti Without the Crowds

Chianti Without the Crowds

Invited Magazine — Tuscany is one of my favorite regions to explore due to its extraordinary history, culture and cuisine. However, during busy travel times, it tends to be overrun with tourists. In my quest for a more tranquil experience, I made a reservation at Villa La Massa to explore the region without the bustling crowds.
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Expert Cruise Review: Ocean Victory

Expert Cruise Review: Ocean Victory

Fodor's Travel — We review the Ocean Victory cruise ship, part of American Queen Voyages's fleet of ships. Our expert reviewer examines the staterooms, entertainment, dining, and design of the ship, which sails throughout North America, including Mexico and Costa Rica.
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Expert Cruise Review: Crystal Symphony

Expert Cruise Review: Crystal Symphony

Fodor's Travel — We review the Crystal Symphony cruise ship, part of Crystal Cruises fleet of ships. Our expert reviewer examines the state rooms, entertainment, and design of the ship, which sails to ports throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Northern Europe, South Pacific, Africa and the Indian Ocean, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
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An American Castle Getaway

An American Castle Getaway

Invited Magazine — Envision a life of luxury befitting royalty. Book a stay at a castle hotel to make this aspiration a reality. Castle hotels transport travelers back to an era of refined sophistication where historic charm seamlessly blends with modern comforts. Often located amid stunning settings, such as mountains, forests, or lakes, they feature meticulously preserved architecture, some with turrets, stone walls, and ornate detailing.
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