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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

Latest Posts

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Thinking about a cruise in 2027? These are the new experiences everyone will be talking about

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Terror Tram at Halloween Horror Nights (Photo: Tarah Chieffi)

8 things you can only do at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted by Tarah Chieffi Tarah Chieffi
A parent and child on the beach at The Westin Reserva Conchal

From Mexico to Montana, these are the 12 best all-inclusive resorts for families in 2027

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Turn one at Circuit of the Americas

This Texas landmark has a secret theme park themed to Formula 1

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A kid getting splashed at a kids pool at Moon Palace Cancun

Give your wallet a break: These all-inclusive family resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean let kids stay free

Posted by Beth Luberecki Beth Luberecki
Aerial view of Negril, Jamaica (Photo: Shutterstock)

11 unforgettable Caribbean vacations for the whole family

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