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Wendy O'Dea

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Los Angeles, Santa Monica
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Wendy has worked as a freelance travel journalist for more than 20 years, her work appearing in USA Today, Travel + Leisure, Robb Report, Westways (AAA), Explorer (AAA), and Islands. (Clips can be found at www.theinspiredtraveler.com) She has also been published in Sunset magazine, Global Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Dallas Morning News, Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, Boston Herald, and other outlets. Wendy frequently writes about local culture and traditions, hotels, food & wine, and l…

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5 of the Latest London Hotel Openings Worth Considering

5 of the Latest London Hotel Openings Worth Considering

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Explore the 21 Best Destinations in Upstate New York

Explore the 21 Best Destinations in Upstate New York

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Plan Your Ideal Getaway to Rhinebeck: Hotels, Dining, and More

Plan Your Ideal Getaway to Rhinebeck: Hotels, Dining, and More

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This City in New York's Finger Lakes Is in the Path of the Total Solar Eclipse in April

This City in New York's Finger Lakes Is in the Path of the Total Solar Eclipse in April

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This Luxe Montana Lodge Gave Guests Fender Guitars for Christmas

This Luxe Montana Lodge Gave Guests Fender Guitars for Christmas

An annual tradition at the luxury Montana ranch surprises guests with over-the-top gifts like Fender Telecast…

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Disney World Isn't Just for Kids. How to Do Up the World's Happiest Place Like a VIP

Disney World Isn't Just for Kids. How to Do Up the World's Happiest Place Like a VIP

Every five-star experience the well-heeled Disneyphile needs to know.

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Rick Steves Says This Simple Bag Makes The Most Sense For International Travel Original

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By Wendy O'Dea
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There's something to be said for stepping off a plane or train and heading directly to your final destination. Forget about dragging a suitcase behind you or waiting for it to roll down the luggage carousel, wondering if it's going to show. That's one of the benefits of traveling with a soft, carry-on backpack. Veteran travel journalist Rick Steves has spent decades navigating airports and international destinations, and he has found that a soft backpack is best for international travel.
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Rick Steves Says This Simple Bag Makes The Most Sense For International Travel

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By Wendy O'Dea
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8 Summer Travel Gadgets & Gear So Good They’ll Make You Book a Flight You Haven’t Planned Yet Most travel gear exists in one of two categories. It either works beautifully and looks like it was designed for a logistics warehouse, or it looks …
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This Top-Rated East Coast Hotel Is A New York 'Designated Landmark' With Unique Residential-Style Vibes

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By Wendy O'Dea
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Hotel, home, or posh members-only club? The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York near Grand Central Station feels like all of the above. Technically, it's a hotel, but the vibe it gives is of a well-appointed, modern apartment building in the heart of New York City. And that's no accident: it was baked into the blueprint nearly a century ago when it opened as an "apartment hotel" called The Beverly. The hotel has lived many lives since then.
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