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Gwen Pratesi

Gwen Pratesi

Gwen Pratesi is a James Beard Foundation Award Finalist in Journalism and an award-winning food and travel writer. She contributes to U.S. News & World Report and freelances for many publications, including FamilyVacationist, USA Today, Cruise Critic, Reader's Digest, and SmarterTravel. Her work has also been featured on MSN, Yahoo!, and Business Insider. When she's not on a plane or ship, you can find her at the beach with her husband and Tibetan Terrier, Rhythm.
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Cruises

5 cruise ships that know how to keep teenagers happy

A vacation with a teenager can be great (no, really!) on these teen-friendly ships.

Posted by Gwen Pratesi Gwen Pratesi
Horseback riding at C Lazy U Ranch (Photo: C Lazy U Ranch)
AdviceCruisesDestinations

5 unique multigenerational vacations that will satisfy everyone from grandparents to grandkids

Parents, grandparents, and grandkids will all have the experience of a lifetime on these bucket list-worthy multigenerational vacations.

Posted by Gwen Pratesi Gwen Pratesi
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AdviceHotels & All-Inclusives

Top 10 pet-friendly resorts and hotels in the U.S.

These pet-friendly resorts offer perks that make a trip with your dog extra special.

Posted by Gwen Pratesi Gwen Pratesi
Botany Bay Plantation, Edisto Island, South Carolina (Photo: Perry Baker/DiscoverSouthCarolina.com)
Couples TravelDestinations

Where to Go on the Perfect South Carolina Lowcountry Vacation

South Carolina’s Lowcountry is more than just Hilton Head. Here's where to go.

Posted by Gwen Pratesi Gwen Pratesi

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Maui, Hawaii

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13 thrilling outdoor water parks where you can beat the summer heat (updated for 2025)

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6 affordable family travel adventures where someone else does all the planning

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