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Gwen Pratesi

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  • Author and Owner, Pratesi Living
  • Writer, Freelance
  • None, Freelance, Pratesi Living
  • None, PRATESI LIVING, THE POINTS GUY, U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
  • None, Freelance, US News and World Report, Frommer's, Newsweek
Fernandina Beach
As seen in: Pratesi Living, MSN, MSN Canada, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, MSN India, USA Today, Yahoo News, Yahoo News Malaysia, Aol, Newsweek and
Covers:  Domestic and international travel, cruises, solo and multignerational travel, culinary travel, soft adventure, culture and wine and spirits.
Doesn't Cover: Sports, education, religion, and gardening.
James Beard Finalist, award-winning food & travel writer, world traveler and contributor to @USNews, @ThePointsGuy, @TravelLeisure and many other outlets.

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Gwen Pratesi is a Florida-based James Beard Foundation Award Finalist in Journalism and an award-winning culinary and travel writer with more than 17 years of experience. She is the co-owner and author of PratesiLiving.com and a regular contributor to the Travel section of U.S. News & World Report. She freelances for other publications, including The Points Guy, Garden & Gun, Cruise Critic, Frommer's, Fodor's Travel, AAA - The Extra Mile, AARP, Southern Living, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Travel …

Articles

11 Polite Habits Cruise Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

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By Gwen Pratesi Verified
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People gather on a ship deck, enjoying a sunny day, surrounded by railings and life boats. Some lounge, while others take photos. Onboard etiquette At hotels and all-inclusive resorts, workers come and go over the course of your stay. That’s not the case on cruises, where cruise ship employees will be sailing with you throughout the entire voyage.
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The Most Beautiful Seaside Towns in America

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By Gwen Pratesi Verified
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Lynn Yeh/Shutterstock (Lynn Yeh/Shutterstock) Coastal cliff holds two windswept trees, overlooking crashing ocean waves under a bright blue sky. Carmel By-the-Sea, California Located on California’s Central Coast, Carmel Beach is one of the most picturesque locales in the United States. The Scenic Bluff Path is a beautiful walking trail with views of the rugged coastline and soft white sands of Carmel Beach below.
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The Most Beautiful Seaside Towns in America

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By Gwen Pratesi Verified
| Yahoo News Malaysia Verified
Coastal cliff holds two windswept trees, overlooking crashing ocean waves under a bright blue sky. Carmel By-the-Sea, California Located on California’s Central Coast, Carmel Beach is one of the most picturesque locales in the United States. The Scenic Bluff Path is a beautiful walking trail with views of the rugged coastline and soft white sands of Carmel Beach below.
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I research with old-fashioned fact-checking and send emails to my contacts for up-to-date information.

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Awards

James Beard Award Finalist in Journalism

2012 - Best Individual Blog

James Beard Award Finalist in Journalism

Multi-Award Winner with NATJA (North American Travel Journalists Association)

Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Finalist
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