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Publications
CNN Travel
The elusive Mexican beach on every Instagrammer’s bucket list
Fodor’s Travel
Fodor’s Cancún & The Riviera Maya Travel Guide (Guidebook)
Expert Cruise Line Review: American Queen Voyages
Expert Cruise Line Review: American Queen Voyages Ocean Victory
Expert Cruise Ship Review: AmaWaterways AmaKristina
Expert Cruise Ship Review: Crystal Symphony
Expert Cruise Ship Review: Ponant Le Bougainville
Expert Cruise Line Review: Riverside Luxury Cruises
Expert Cruise Ship Review: Seabourn Ovation
Expert Cruise Ship Review: Windstar Star Breeze
U.S. News & World Report
Going
The Complete Guide to United First Class
We Know Hotels
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome: A Luxurious Escape
Lonely Planet
Vermont’s best beaches for a picturesque fall getaway
Matador Network
6 Reasons to Ski Vermont This Winter
Fifty Grande Magazine
Where to Go in the Fall: Burlington, Vermont
Best Things to Do in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Best Things to Do in Burlington, Vermont
Best Things to Do in Stowe, Vermont
Tälta Lodge – Stowe, Vermont
Thrillist
The Most Romantic Weekend Getaway in Every State
Vermont’s Biggest City, is a Must-Visit Destination for Food, Beer, and Mountain Air
The Best Caribbean Destinations for an Easy Beach Getaway
Invited Magazine
Exploring the World Together | Exotic, Multigenerational Adventures
Small Cruise Ships, Big Thrills
Exploring France with Ease Aboard a River Cruise
Travel Essentials: Gear and Goods to Make Getting Away Easy and Comfortable
Three wellness retreats for your body and soul
Galápagos Islands: The ultimate itinerary for exploring on a luxury yacht
Three ideal places for a romantic getaway
Kenya Luxury Safari: Walk on the Wild Side
Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
Cruise News | The Tides are Turning
Room to Roam | 11 idyllic places for an exclusive, socially distanced getaway
No Passport Required | 8 Places in the USA to Visit
The Cruise Industry in 2020: Navigating New Waters
Hello Burlington
Hello Onion City Chicken & Oyster
Places to Stay for a Winter Getaway in Burlington
Things to do Thanksgiving Weekend
Making the Most of Stick Season in Vermont
International Workshop on Agritourism
Explore Lake Champlain with the Community Sailing Center
Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine
A Luxurious Journey Aboard Riverside Mozart
Extraordinary Extras on the Scenic Eclipse
Cruise Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide
Stocking Stuffers for Cruisers
A Perfectly Provencal Perfect River Cruise Stay
Your Guide to Exploring Puerto Vallarta
Belly Up to the Bars on Odyssey of the Seas
Come Sail Away on the Royal Clipper
When in Rome: Where to Stay before a Cruise
A Cruiser’s Guide to Quebec City
A Reason to Cruise In or Out of Montreal
Why You Should Try at Windjammer Cruise
Porto Highlights: 5 Faves of Portugal’s Northern Capital
Barge Ladies Cruises
An Insider’s Guide to the Culinary Canals of the Upper Loire
Quirky Cruise
Upper Loire Valley Barge Cruise
Windstar’s Newly Stretched Star Breeze
Vacation St. Maarten
A Guide to Best Restaurants for a Romantic Meal
Explore Smuggs Magazine
Sugarbush Resort Magazine
Summer Vacation, Sugarbush Style
Yankee Magazine
Freshly Made | Local Flavor at the Woodstock Inn & Resort
Country Magazine
Ridgefield and Wilton Magazines
Home of American Golf
First Timer’s Guide to Pinehurst
GoNomad – Travel Bloggers: Where to Next?
Forbes – 12 Travel Writers Share Their Holiday Wish Lists
Marriott Vacation Club
Summer Activities in Park City, UT
4 Tips for Going Car-Less in Washington, DC
The Ultimate Guide to Multi-Generational Travel
3 Incredible Beaches on Maui’s West Coast
Royal Robbins
Our 3 Favorite Places to Unplug
Eagle Creek
3 Trending Destinations in 2020
Adventure Cruising? Why I Love Windjammer Cruises
Travel Better: 7 Tools for Staying in Touch While Traveling
Off Beat Washington, D.C.: 5 Unusual Things to Do
5 Tips For Planning a Multi-Generational Family Vacation In Ireland
How to Get Over Your Fear of Skiing
All Mountain Mamas
Visit Currituck
8 Reasons to Book Your Next Romantic Getaway in Currituck Outer Banks
Trip Advisor
Loco Gringo
Creating a Family Friendly Cenote Experience
Yucatan Holidays
Disconnect to Reconnect | Why Tulum is Our Ideal Family Vacation
Interviews & Appearances
AirHelp – The Unwritten Rules of Flying
Amateur Traveler Podcast – Travel to Vermont
Boston Globe – The realities of cancer: Real patients share their stories
Credit Cards – Protecting Your Credit During Crisis
CNN – Our pandemic back-to-school supply list
Credit Cards – Best Ways to Redeem Rewards Points Over the Holidays
Credit Donkey – Chase Sapphire Reserve Rewards Guide
Conde Nast Traveler – Cruise Ship Etiquette Tips
Cruise With Amber – An Interview with Dana Freeman about Cruising
Daily Travel Podcast – The Gift of Travel
DCLDuo Podcast – Luxury and Small Ship Cruising with Dana Freeman
Destinations Beyond Expectations Podcast – Craft Beer, Snowboarding, Agritourism & More in Vermont
Hybrid Health – Are young people missing out with remote work?
HuffPost Live – Turning Travel Into A Lasting Memory
Million Mile Secrets – 10 safe places for female solo travel during COVID-19
NECN and MYNBC5 – New COVID Test Site Lands at Vermont Airport
The Joy of Cruising Podcast – An Interview with Dana Freeman
The Joy of Cruising – Passionate Cruisers, Fascinating Stories
The Penny Hoarder – Tips that Make Working from Home Easier
The Pocket Postcard – Burlington, VT with Dana Freeman
New York Magazine | The Cut – Marriage: An Investigation
New York Times | Cornonavirus Is Causing Chaos for Travel Influencers
The Points Guy | How 9/11 changed aviation
Ski Vermont Magazine – Families that Ski Together, Stay Together
Ski Vermont Magazine – Planning A Family Ski Vacation
Travel Writing 2.0 – Getting to Know Dana Freeman
U.S. News & World Report – How Much it Costs to Research Your Family Tree
USA Today | TC Palm – Press descends upon Indian River County
USA Today | TC Palm – Vero Beach May Have Just Hit the Tourism Jackpot
Vacation Mavens Podcast – Small Ship Cruising, Beyond the Big Ships
Vacation Mavens Podcast – Fall in New England
Vermont Ski + Ride Magazine – New Adventures for Kids
Washington Post – 5 budgeting tips for travel
WCAX News – Choosing a Summer Camp
Op-Ed
Awards
Top 10 Cruise Influencers | Porthole Cruise Magazine (2019)
The 50+ Most Amazing Travel Blogs | Fupping (2019)
The Top 20 Travel Blogs in Montreal | Luggage Hero (2019)
10 Travel Influencers You Need to Follow | Porthole Cruise Magazine (2018)
30 Bloggers and Travelers to Follow for Summer Vacation | Travel Pulse (2018)
Maine Windjammer Association | Photography Award Winner (2016)
Best Blog Awards Nominee | Parents (2011)
Top 25 Travel Blogs by Parents | Circle of Moms (2011)
Best Blogger | Social Media Day, Burlington (2011)
Top 20 Fall Family Activities Blog | Hybrid Mom (2010)
Bloggers We Love | Outside.in (2010)
Social Media 40 OVER 40 | Professional Blog Service (2010)