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Kelly Magyarics

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Washington, D.C.
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Covers:  wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, food, travel, spa, hotel, luxury travel
@WSETGlobal DWS-certified writer for @lonelyplanet @wineenthusiast @GTmag @islandsmagazine. Always up for wet Martinis, crisp whites & Champagne.

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Kelly Magyarics, DipWSET, is a travel, wine, spirits and lifestyle writer in the Washington, D.C. area. Her articles appear in publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, AFAR, Smart Luxury, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, Global Traveler, Islands, Hotels Above Par, SevenFiftyDaily, Modern Luxury, Alcohol Professor and Los Angeles Travel Magazine. You can find Kelly on Instagram @kmagyarics, or via her website, kellymagyarics.com.

Kelly Magyarics’s Journalist Portfolio

8 Things You're Not Considering When Booking a Flight-But Should Be

8 Things You're Not Considering When Booking a Flight-But Should Be

Before you book your next flight, take a beat and consider these 8 key factors that can shape your next trip.

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The Best Way to Explore Croatian Wine Country? By Boat, of Course.

The Best Way to Explore Croatian Wine Country? By Boat, of Course.

Though the country’s been producing wine for more than 2,500 years, its wine scene is finally garnering globa…

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Caribbean Calling: Our Favorite Destinations and Where To Stay in Each | Smart Luxury

Caribbean Calling: Our Favorite Destinations and Where To Stay in Each | Smart Luxury

From a grand beachfront hotel in one of the region's most vibrant (and currently buzzy) capitals to a cliffsi…

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Booking your first river cruise? Here's what you need to know. - The Points Guy

Booking your first river cruise? Here's what you need to know. - The Points Guy

Whether you are a newbie or an experienced river cruiser, here's what to expect - and what might be different…

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I Took a Trip Without Knowing the Destination ... Here's What I Learned

I Took a Trip Without Knowing the Destination ... Here's What I Learned

When it comes to travel planning, I'm a control freak. I book flights based on aircraft type and seat availab…

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Yes, you can ask the somm for a different glass

Yes, you can ask the somm for a different glass

The truth is: it’s okay to push back on a wine professional. So why do some people find that concept so diffi…

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How Two Luxury Resorts Divert 99% of Their Waste From Landfills

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By Kelly Magyarics Verified
| Azure Road Verified
“ Nearly everything from food scraps to construction debris is repurposed, recycled, or processed. Every year, Costa Rica welcomes millions of visitors who are drawn to the country for its unspoiled landscapes and nature-based activities. But as the tourist count rises, so does the environmental footprint that puts pressure on these ecosystems. In many ways, Costa Rica is a global leader in sustainability, from reversing deforestation to using renewable resources for energy needs.
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Get an Insider’s Look at Napa Valley’s Busiest Season

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By Kelly Magyarics Verified
| Global Traveler Magazine Verified
If you haven’t been to wine country during harvest season, have you really been to wine country? Vineyards buzz with workers plucking sun-ripened clusters while the winery hums with sorting tables and presses gently extracting precious juice and tannins. In the cellar, the air is perfumed with an intoxicating cuvée of baking bread and grapes as vats alive with bubbling juice are tended to by the winemaker’s watchful eyes. For wine lovers, the experience is nothing short of magical.
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At Z Bar, Flavors Span the Globe While Rooftop Sights Remain Distinctly Chicago

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By Kelly Magyarics Verified
| Global Traveler Magazine Verified
Unlike many rooftop lounges perched so high above the city they peer onto roofs and HVAC equipment, Z Bar’s location lets guests feel part of the skyline. Located six floors atop The Peninsula Chicago above the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, the bar pays homage to Chi-Town while taking you on a veritable sip trip around the world. Z Bar opened in June 2018, named for Maria Zec, the hotel’s first female general manager and an industry force who champions the guest experience.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I pitched Wine Enthusiast and started getting print and digital assignments.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I did use a Brother Word Processor with a one-line screen to write papers in high school and college.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

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