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Debbi Kickham

  • Writer and Editor, Freelance
  • None, FREELANCE (FORBES)
  • None, Forbes, The New York Times
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As seen in: UOL, Forbes, Aol, Los Angeles Times, Boston.com, Flipboard, The Boston Globe, The Mercury News, Miami Herald, The Orange County Register and
Covers:  Luxury travel, budget travel, spas, beauty, style, fitness, diet, wellness, cruises, honeymoons, romantic travel, fashion
Doesn't Cover: Technology
Debbi K. Kickham is former Editor of ROBB REPORT MAGAZINE and a luxury travel expert covering first-class hotels, resorts, airlines, spas, beauty, and wellness

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Debbi K. Kickham

Debbi Karpowicz Kickham is a former Editor of Robb Report – “The Millionaire’s Magazine” -- and a current and veteran member of the Society of American Travel Writers. She currently is a Luxury Travel Contributor for Forbes.com, and a Senior Editor at Honeymoons.com.

Debbi is also the co-author of the best-selling book Off The Wall Marketing Ideas (Adams Media, 2000) which made The Boston Globe’s bestseller list in just 11 days after publication. She is al…

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Your cruise destination: Fat City? No way - The Boston Globe

Your cruise destination: Fat City? No way - The Boston Globe

There's an old saying in the cruise industry: The average weight gain on a ship is one pound per day. It's ea…

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Making the magic happen for struggling hotels - The Boston Globe

Making the magic happen for struggling hotels - The Boston Globe

Anthony Melchiorri is a hotelier extraordinaire. A former US Air Force protocol officer, he takes a no-nonsen…

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6(+) High-Flying Travel Tips For A Fabulous Flight

6(+) High-Flying Travel Tips For A Fabulous Flight

I became a travel writer 25 years ago, when I was an editor at Robb Report, "The Millionaire's Magazine." My …

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Top Ways to Save Money on a Hawaii Cruise

Top Ways to Save Money on a Hawaii Cruise

Who says a cruise to Hawaii has to break the bank? We've got some great suggestions for activities in port th…

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Destination wedding beauty: 10 under-the-radar packing secrets

Destination wedding beauty: 10 under-the-radar packing secrets

Editor's note: Debbi Kickham is the author of The Globetrotter's Get-Gorgeous Guide: Diet and Beauty Secrets …

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Bonjour Paris - Eat Petite in France

Bonjour Paris - Eat Petite in France

It's hard enough to watch your weight at home - but in France, the home of croissants and fromage, it is even…

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Ways to say, ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ May 10 — or any day

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By Debbi Kickham
| Westchester County Business Journal
Mariska Hargitay, star of NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” co-created the Heart-to-Hug pillow. Courtesy hugimalsworld.com. Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses last year’s total spending of $34.1 billion and exceeds the previous record of $35.7 billion set in 2023.
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Mohegan Sun aims to hit home run with 22nd Sun Wine & Food Fest

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By Debbi Kickham
| Westchester County Business Journal
: Rum and fun at Mohegan Sun:  Former Boston Red Sox slugger David “Big Papi” Ortiz will educate rum-lovers at Mohegan Sun’s 22nd annual Sun Wine & Food Fest, returning Jan. 22 through 25. Courtesy Mohegan Sun. The lineup for Mohegan Sun’s 22nd annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (Thursday, Jan. 22, through 25) has gotten bigger with the addition of National Baseball Hall of Famer David “Big Papi” Ortiz.
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Love Bora Bora? The Overwater Bungalows At The Royalton CHIC Antigua Resort Are Equally Great - And A Lot Closer.

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By Debbi Kickham
| Forbes
At the Royalton CHIC Antigua, you'll be a well-cared-for-castaway in luxurious overwater beach bungalows that sizzle with serenity. Royalton CHIC Antigua Have you ever stayed in an overwater bungalow? For most people – and most lovebirds – an overwater bungalow is a special travel experience to be reserved for a honeymoon, or a “once-in-a-lifetime” trip, when you save up your time, money, and energy for the perfect, most exceptional experience.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

An editor and writer at an entertainment and the arts newspaper in New Haven, CT. I did lots of movie reviews.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Oh yes -- I was the very best student in my class in high school, where I learned typing skills. I then became a crackerjack secretary!

How is social media changing news?

There's no such things as a weekly newsmagazine such as TIME. News now is instant.

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