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Covers:  Cruises, resorts, LGBTQ+ travel, theme parks, destination guides, and travel news.
Travel Writer & Editor zlaks@zacharylaks.com

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Zach is a travel writer and editor based in New York City. He has extensive experience covering cruises, resorts, LGBTQ+ travel, theme parks, and destination guides, as well as travel news. Zach has been a travel professional for the past 12 years.

His work has been featured in AAA Living, AAA Traveler, AAA Connect, AFAR, Business Insider, CNN, Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise Critic, Departures, Fodor's, Frommer's, Guide.com, Huffington Post, Lonely Planet, Recommend Magazine, Sherman's Travel, Th…

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The Best Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

The Best Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

The best cruise lines for adults, couples, solo trips, and kids, according to a travel expert who has been on…

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Lessons Learned in Fiji: Bula Spirit, Island Adventures & Travel Tips | AAA Travel

Lessons Learned in Fiji: Bula Spirit, Island Adventures & Travel Tips | AAA Travel

Discover the magic of Fiji beyond reality TV. From the bula spirit to snorkeling vibrant reefs and staying at…

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Lessons Learned in Fiji: Bula Spirit, Island Adventures & Travel Tips | AAA Travel

Lessons Learned in Fiji: Bula Spirit, Island Adventures & Travel Tips | AAA Travel

Discover the magic of Fiji beyond reality TV. From the bula spirit to snorkeling vibrant reefs and staying at…

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I've Traveled to 30+ Theme Parks Around the World-Here Are 5 of the Best in Europe

I've Traveled to 30+ Theme Parks Around the World-Here Are 5 of the Best in Europe

Europe's best theme parks offer more than thrilling rides and family fun.

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How one gay couple found lasting love while cruising the world

How one gay couple found lasting love while cruising the world

Gay travel writer Zach Laks shares how cruising the high seas led to a lifetime of adventure and love.

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Top Caribbean Cruise Activities: Thrills at Sea and in Port

Top Caribbean Cruise Activities: Thrills at Sea and in Port

Discover the most thrilling activities on a Caribbean cruise, from skydiving at sea to snorkeling coral reefs…

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10 Best State Fairs in the U.S., From Deep-Fried Classics to Big-Name Headliners

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By Zachary Laks Verified
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Celebrate America's 250th with the ultimate American experience: a state fair. Few festivities feel as American as a state fair. Mixing agriculture, entertainment, food, and competition, state fairs today still evoke an unmistakable community showcase that is everything, everywhere, all at once.
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10 Best State Fairs in the U.S., From Deep-Fried Classics to Big-Name Headliners

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10 Best State Fairs in the U.S., From Deep-Fried Classics to Big-Name Headliners Celebrate America's 250th with the ultimate American experience: a state fair. Few festivities feel as American as a state fair. Mixing agriculture, …
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Ready for Business: Dominican Republic Invites You to Discover Miches

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By Zachary Laks Verified
| Travel Market Report Verified
Your clients know Punta Cana, but few are aware of Miches. Less than a decade ago, Miches was a remote fishing town on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. Its centerpiece, Playa Esmeralda beach, is a sweeping, quiet contrast to the island’s other lively beaches, though until recent years, it offered little tourism infrastructure.
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