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Scott Laird

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  • Travel Journalist, Freelance
  • None, TravelPulse.com
  • None, FREELANCE (FODOR'S TRAVEL, TRAVEL + LEISURE)
  • None, Freelance (Travel Pulse, TravelAgeWest
Dallas
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Ireland, MSN UK, Yahoo Life, Forbes, TIME, USA Today, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News Malaysia and
Covers:  Hotels, Airlines, Resorts, Cruises, Rail, Spa, Destination, Indigenous Travel, Sustainable Travel, Slow Travel, Tour Packages.
Doesn't Cover: Non-travel retail, Executive appointments, sales/promotions, Pop ups/pop ins.
Travel Writer @TravelPulse @TravelAgeWest @TripSavvy @CNTraveler @fodorstravel Gin-forward. #Avgeek. @EmbryRiddle MS. Own Opinions. Yes, I’m really 6’9”

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Scott Laird’s roots in the hospitality and travel industries run deep. His passion for travel was colored by frequent childhood journeys between homes in Anchorage, Alaska, and the Garden Isle of Kaua‘i. A former travel agent, airline and hotel industry veteran, he’s constantly on the lookout for the newest amenity, most charming butler and rarest spa botanical. He’s most at home traveling to cover new-and-noteworthy hotels and resorts, cruises, spas and destinations ranging from the new and un…

Scott Laird’s Journalist Portfolio

Traveler Editors' Favorite Cruise Ships in the World: Gold List 2026

Traveler Editors' Favorite Cruise Ships in the World: Gold List 2026

Our picks for the best cruise ships in the world from the Gold List 2026, our annual list of editor-favorite …

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A Traveler's Guide to 'Chief of War'

A Traveler's Guide to 'Chief of War'

For the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, even filming on what's known as Hawaii's backlot proved significant.

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Did James Cameron Steal the Plot of 'Titanic' From 'The Love Boat'? An Investigation

Did James Cameron Steal the Plot of 'Titanic' From 'The Love Boat'? An Investigation

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a wei…

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We Will Survive! How a Luxury Disco Cruise Healed My Heartbreak

We Will Survive! How a Luxury Disco Cruise Healed My Heartbreak

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a wei…

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Is a Madonna Hit Actually About This Tropical Island?

Is a Madonna Hit Actually About This Tropical Island?

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a wei…

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Is New Zealand Really Overtouristed?

Is New Zealand Really Overtouristed?

New Zealand welcomed 3.3 million visitors in 2024-but is it overtouristed? One traveler explores Aotearoa's e…

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Delta Just Unveiled a Cheaper Way to Fly Business Class—But You’ll Give Up Some Premium Perks

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5 hours ago Booking an accommodation is only half the struggle when planning a vacation, but it might just be the most important choice you make. Lugging your bags from the airport to your reserved room and dropping them off without a care in the world is one of the most relieving feelings, and nowadays, the …
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Delta Just Unveiled a Cheaper Way to Fly Business Class—But You’ll Give Up Some Premium Perks Original

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Travelers flying in Delta’s premium cabins will soon have a cheaper way to book—but it comes with tradeoffs. Beginning with flights in September, Delta Air Lines is introducing discounted “Basic” fares for select premium cabins that remove perks such as advance seat selection, lounge access, and greater ticket flexibility.
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Delta Just Unveiled a Cheaper Way to Fly Business Class—But You’ll Give Up Some Premium Perks

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Airlines 3 hours ago Why Do Planes Dim the Cabin Lights Before Takeoff and Landing? Condé Nast Traveler - By Karina Acharya • 3h The reason is simpler and more important than you might think.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for examiner.com way back in 2009, before it devolved into a fake news mess.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

More Viral, Less Veracity.
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