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Julie L. Kessler

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  • Journalist, Attorney and Author, Freelance
  • Contributor, Luxe Beat
  • None, Freelance, Luxe Beat
  • None, FREELANCE (MONEY INC, TRAVEL MARKET REPORT)
  • None, Los Angeles Times (US)
Los Angeles, United States
Covers:  Legal commentary, free speech & issues of international interest to legal profession. International & domestic travel, luxury cruising, off-the beaten path, cultural travel, food, wine & luxury cars.
Doesn't Cover: Family travel

Julie L. Kessler’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Splendor of the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The Splendor of the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Money Inc — Nestled on a pristine barrier island just 20-miles from Charleston, SC is a place where souls relax, dreams are made, revived or restored, and where curated activities provoke the child within, even if that child is over 40!

The Urban cool of Charlotte, NC

The Urban cool of Charlotte, NC

Money Inc — When one thinks of Charlotte, NC, one’s thoughts turn to banking as it’s the nation’s second largest banking hub after NYC. But the Queen City is so much more.

There's Much to Love About Southwest Germany's Lake Constance

There's Much to Love About Southwest Germany's Lake Constance

Money Inc — In Europe's very heart and bordering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is Lake Constance.

The Genuine Hospitality Aboard Oceania Cruises

The Genuine Hospitality Aboard Oceania Cruises

Money Inc — Over coffee recently, when asked by an acquaintance what was the most valuable lesson learned about the human condition in over two decades of adult psychiatry practice, my physician friend quickly responded…

The Marvel that is Murano, Italy

The Marvel that is Murano, Italy

Money Inc — If you head to Venice for inspiring art, opulent architecture, and of course gondola rides, not to mention a few dozen scoops of gelato, but tire of the crowds….

Much Ado About Milan

Much Ado About Milan

Money Inc — When one thinks of Milan, Italy's second largest city, one's thoughts naturally turn to fashion, retail therapy, the arts, including Da Vinci's Last Supper...

The Satisfaction of a Sojourn in San Antonio

The Satisfaction of a Sojourn in San Antonio

Money Inc — When one thinks of San Antonio, thoughts naturally go to the legendary Alamo, the 18th-century Spanish mission that set the stage for Texas' 1836 independence…

The Unquestionable Value of Oceania Cruise’s Immersive Itineraries

The Unquestionable Value of Oceania Cruise’s Immersive Itineraries

Money Inc — Often when taking luxury cruises, guests, including myself, wish to spend more time in port than the usual one-day to more fully explore a region and to take a deeper cultural or culinary dive. With Oceania, guests can do just that.

The Remarkable Onward Experiences of Oceania's Allura

The Remarkable Onward Experiences of Oceania's Allura

Money Inc — There are literally dozens of reasons why, when considering which luxury cruise to take, that all considerations point to Oceania’s beautiful Allura.

Fun & Sun with a Side of Culture in Fort Lauderdale

Fun & Sun with a Side of Culture in Fort Lauderdale

Luxe Beat Magazine — Discover the charm of Fort Lauderdale with oceanfront views and a tropical vibe at The Pelican Grand Beach Resort.

Honing in on Houston for Arts, Cuisine and Culture

Honing in on Houston for Arts, Cuisine and Culture

Money Inc — When one thinks of Houston, thoughts may turn to NASA, its annual Livestock Show & Rodeo, the world's largest, or barbeque. That would be a huge mistake.

Food, Fun & Sun in Fort Lauderdale and Surrounds

Food, Fun & Sun in Fort Lauderdale and Surrounds

Money Inc — While sunny Florida is often a good choice to visit in order to escape frigid winters elsewhere, this particularly brutal winter made coming to Florida…

The Loews Regency New York Hotel: A Great Choice to Hang Your Hat While in the Big Apple

The Loews Regency New York Hotel: A Great Choice to Hang Your Hat While in the Big Apple

Money Inc — If traveling to New York City and are seeking a great hotel on the Upper East Side with everything right at your proverbial fingertips…

Cruising on Azamara Pursuit from Mauritius to Singapore

Cruising on Azamara Pursuit from Mauritius to Singapore

Money Inc — Cruisers seeking to experience a mid-size ship with comfortable staterooms, great food, and hospitable international crew, will enjoy a sojourn on Azamara Pursuit.

Three Superb Days in Singapore

Three Superb Days in Singapore

Money Inc — Arriving to or departing from Singapore's award-winning Changi Airport is truly a traveler's Garden of Eden.

The Marvels of Mauritius

The Marvels of Mauritius

Money Inc — If you have traveled to the "usual" tropical islands of Hawaii, the Caribbean, and French Polynesia, and are seeking to experience a lovely island with an unusual ethnic, cultural, and political history, then you’ll want to head to Mauritius.

Cruising with Swan-Hellenic in the Seychelles

Cruising with Swan-Hellenic in the Seychelles

Luxe Beat Magazine — After one has been to the “usual” islands, exploring the islands in this neck of the woods aboard Swan-Hellenic’s SH Diana is an experience to behold.

How Holland America Changed a Family’s Destiny

How Holland America Changed a Family’s  Destiny

Insider Travel Report — In the critically acclaimed film “A Real Pain,” Jesse Eisenberg went to Europe to see where his beloved grandmother lived, noting: “Our grandmother survived when the whole world was trying to kill her.“

Six Reasons to Sail the Rhine River on Viking Cruise's Kara

Six Reasons to Sail the Rhine River on Viking Cruise's Kara

Money Inc — There are many good reasons to travel by river cruise to see some of Europe's highlights. One of course is the ability to see several countries and cities without unpacking and repacking.

Insider Travel Report

Insider Travel Report

Insider Travel Report — Discover the stunning Seychelles and hang your hat at Avani+ Barbarons.

Finding Rest, Renewal & Nature at Avani+ Barbarons in the Seychelles

Finding Rest, Renewal & Nature at Avani+ Barbarons in the Seychelles

Money Inc — If you are seeking to get off the beaten path and experience the beauty of a lush, verdant group of tropical islands…

In Love with Lucerne, Switzerland

In Love with Lucerne, Switzerland

Money Inc — Surrounded by gorgeous Lake Lucerne and only an hour from Zurich and 90-minutes from Basel, there much to love about Lucerne, the very heart of

A Voyage 87-Years in the Making on Holland America's Rotterdam

A Voyage 87-Years in the Making on Holland America's Rotterdam

Money Inc — Read about Holland America Line's third Pinnacle Class ship, The Rotterdam, and the history of Holland America's Statendam which brough many Europen immigrants to the U.S. on the brink of WWII in this story in today's edition of Money Inc.

Six Reasons to Sail on Oceania Cruises New Allura

Six Reasons to Sail on Oceania Cruises New Allura

Money Inc — Generally speaking there are a whole host of reasons to take a cruise: the ability to visit several interesting ports of call without the need to unpack and repack, specialized curated excursions, and great entertainment…
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