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Veronica Stoddart

  • Travel Editor, Writer, and Content Consultant, Freelance
Washington, D.C.
As seen in: MSN, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, Yahoo Life, USA Today, Yahoo News Malaysia, Aol, Fox News, National Geographic Traveler, Flipboard and
Covers:  travel, food, culture, hotels, destinations, cruising
Doesn't Cover: science, technology, politics, business, entertainment
Travel editor & content consultant. Former travel editor, USA TODAY. 110+ countries & counting. I love travel as a force 4 good in the world. Insta: vjstoddart

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Veronica Stoddart’s Biography

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Veronica Stoddart is an award-winning travel editor, writer and content consultant with more than three decades in travel publishing with major media companies.

Previously, she was USA TODAY’s editor in chief for travel, where she also served as food editor. Under her leadership, USA TODAY’s travel site grew into a comScore top 5 for travel news and information. She was also the founding editor of Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, which she edited for 10 years. She has worked as a contract edi…

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Cruising the historic cities of the Baltic Sea with Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the historic cities of the Baltic Sea with Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys

A cruise of the Baltic Sea on Ponant’s 184-passenger Le Dumont d’Urville, in partnership with Smithsonian Jou…

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5 Great Restaurants in Washington, DC, for Latin and Hispanic Cuisine: Mexican, José Andrés, and ...

5 Great Restaurants in Washington, DC, for Latin and Hispanic Cuisine: Mexican, José Andrés, and ...

Mexican restaurants in Washington DC (and Peruvian, and Venezuelan, and Spanish, and even Amazonian!

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Get smarter at sea: Educational cruises and the travelers who love them - The Points Guy

Get smarter at sea: Educational cruises and the travelers who love them - The Points Guy

Road Scholar's Floating Campus cruises combine off-the-beaten-path travel with onboard learning opportunities…

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Uncovering a Hotel Room's Hidden Surprises | Members Edition

Uncovering a Hotel Room's Hidden Surprises | Members Edition

Learn why you'll want to consider reading online reviews, inspecting your room for bed bugs and more. Plus, w…

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A New Native American Cuisine Is Emerging in New Mexico

A New Native American Cuisine Is Emerging in New Mexico

Meet the Native American chefs and cooks who are defining their modern cuisine with indigenous ingredients in…

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6 Travel Destinations With Must-Try Cooking Classes

6 Travel Destinations With Must-Try Cooking Classes

Immerse yourself in local cuisine with these destination cooking classes in Austria, Cambodia, Italy, Jordan,…

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Articles

The world's best cruise ship you've never heard of

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By Veronica Stoddart
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My sailing aboard Europa 2 was complimentary and hosted by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. All opinions and experiences shared in this post are my own. Quick: Name the world's best cruise ship according to the Insight Guides Cruising and Cruise Ships (formerly Berlitz Cruise Guide), repeatedly earning that distinction since its debut in 2013. If you couldn't identify Hapag-Lloyd's 500-passenger Europa 2, you're not alone.
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This Enchanting Estate in New York's Hudson Valley Looks Like a French Country Inn, With 64 Acres of Hills, Ponds, and Monet-inspired Gardens Original

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By Veronica Stoddart
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Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon. Credit: Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon The historic 1859 Mansion has been brought back to life as a romantic French country inn, reminiscent of Loire Valley estates. Inspired by those in Giverny, France, the resort's gardens resemble Monet’s iconic "Water Lillies" with their flower-bedecked ponds, foot bridge, and lily pads. The 25,000-square-foot signature spa turns Mirbeau Beacon into a stylish wellness retreat with a comprehensive array of pampering treatments.
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7 Must-Try Culinary Experiences in Vietnam

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By Veronica Stoddart
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“The food, culture, landscape, and smell; they’re all inseparable. It just seemed like another planet; a delicious one that sort of sucked me in and never let me go.” These memorable words of the globetrotting Anthony Bourdain perfectly capture the appeal of Vietnam’s distinctive culinary culture.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Assistant Editor at Americas, an international cultural magazine published by the Organization of American States.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I started out that way. Thank goodness for computers.

How is social media changing news?

It has become the sole source of news for many people, unfortunately.

Awards

Society of American Travelers Lowell Thomas Award

2019 - Best Article, Best Travel Website, Best Travel Blog, Newspaper Travel Content, Best Travel Magazine

I've won 13 awards in different categories from the Society of American Travel Writers from 1986 to 2019. I've also won seven awards from the North American Travel Journalists Association, as well as the 2025 TravMedia Lifetime Achievement Award for Travel Journalism.