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Maria Hunt

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Covers:  Wine, Cuisine, Travel, Health, Menopause.
Maria Hunt is a bubbly-loving, author, storyteller on culture through food, wine, wellness, design + travel. Chicagoan for life.

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Maria C. Hunt is a California-based journalist, digital content strategist and author specializing in cultural stories around food, drinks, travel, and wellness. Her books include champagne cocktail book The Bubbly Bar (2009), California Soul (2022) and The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide: Napa Valley (2025).

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Celebrating Black Hawaiians with songs of resilience and joy

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By Maria Hunt 
| 48 Hills
Māhealani Uchiyama was a college student studying dance ethnology in Honolulu the first time she remembers someone called her pōpolo. “It was while I was out shopping at Ala Moana Center,” she recalls. Pōpolo is the Hawaiian name for a glossy black nightshade berry that’s used for food and traditional medicine. But it has another meaning: On the Hawaiian Islands, pōpolo can be used as a slur for dark-skinned people of African descent.
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All the Things to Do in Saint Eustatius That Aren't at a Resort

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By Maria Hunt 
| Thrillist
Shutterstock/279photo StudioShutterstock/279photo Studio Travel Caribbean Presented By The bookish, nature-girl nerd of the Caribbean, Statia is perfect for those willing to get off the resort and head outdoors and into local restaurants. Presented By ‌ Before coming to Saint Eustatius (or Sint/St. Eustatia), you need to be real with yourself about the kind of traveler you are.
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All the Things to Do in Turks and Caicos That Aren't at a Resort

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By Maria Hunt 
| Thrillist
Shutterstock Shutterstock Travel Cities Presented By Your two-day guide to enjoying the ocean tranquility, blooming flora, and rare animals—without a crowd. Presented By ‌ The white sand beaches of Turks and Caicos are world-famous, which can make it a challenge to visit this chic Caribbean destination. Everyone knows about the archipelago, which includes nine inhabited islands (and dozens more uninhabited), including the popular Providenciales (aka Provo).
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