Publications I created and edited |
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(Discover St. Thomas St. John St. Croix, 1/1/2007)
Hardbound hotel-room book for visitors to the United States Virgin Islands.
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(Caribbean Meetings & Events, 6/1/2006)
Trade magazine for meeting planners interested in Caribbean venues.
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(Caribbean Travel Planner, 6/1/2005)
Four-color magazine for consumers interested in Caribbean travel.
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Writing Samples |
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(Endless Vacation, 5/1/2012)
Don't just eat on the run in the theme parks. Try these places for delicious food and fun entertainment.
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(Orlando Home & Leisure, 5/1/2012)
Feature on an authentic Mexican restaurant followed by a round-up of French restaurants in Winter Park, Florida.
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(GO!, 4/1/2012)
Three Orlando-natives — a Disney animal specialist, a love ambassador and a man passionate about presidents — share their local insights.
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(Orlando Home & Leisure, 2/1/2012)
Prato, a progressive-Italian restaurant in Winter Park, Florida.
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(Edible Orlando, 8/25/2011)
Challenges and solutions about getting farm-fresh produce into school cafeterias.
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(Endless Vacation, 6/1/2011)
Tips on making the most of a speedy theme-park vacation.
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(Winter Park Magazine, 6/1/2010)
It's hog heaven for Luma on Park's chefs to 'break down' hefty porkers and make bacon, ribs, sausages and other delicacies.
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(WHERE Orlando, 6/2/2009)
In Orlando, the all-American breakfast-lunch hybrid is not just a meal but an event. Offerings range from convivial local hangouts to signature hotel dining rooms.
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(Orlando Magazine, 12/1/2008)
Dining critic RONA GINDIN whips up an irreverent list of picks and pans for the year.
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(Orlando Magazine, 11/1/2008)
Restaurant reviews and other assorted food features.
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(GAYLORD Magazine, 10/15/2008)
Orlando offers a wide range of ways—some of them unexpected—to experience the finer things in life.
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(GO Magazine, 9/1/2008)
Lunch in a medieval castle, party on a pirate ship or dance the Texas Two-Step between bites of ribs at these Orlando-area restaurants.
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(BURBIA Living Life on the Edge ... of the Patio, 6/17/2008)
Website "rant" comparing New York's quest for excellence with the suburbs' tendency toward mediocrity
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(American Way, 7/1/2007)
Collection of Orlando-area restaurants.
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(Endless Vacation, 7/1/2007)
Round-up of family-friendly Space Coast attractions.
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(Rezoom.com, 3/20/2007)
Seven spots to soak up culture in Orlando.
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(Orlando Magazine Cover Story, 10/1/2006)
Cover story about Orlando's downtown renaissance.
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(Where Orlando, 7/1/2006)
Round-up of steakhouses in Central Florida.
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(Orlando Magazine, 5/1/2006)
Profiles of five Dining Award recipients, each trailblazers in Central Florida.
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(Library Journal, 6/1/2004)
Round-up of restaurant's near Orlando's convention center.
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(Caribbean Travel & Life, 2/1/2003)
Guide to planning a Caribbean wedding.
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(New York Magazine, 3/13/2000)
Feature on island retreat off Florida's western coast.
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(Brides Magazine, 11/1/1999)
Feature about mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relations.
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(Parents Magazine, 5/1/1999)
Toddlers may not be talking much, but they're taking in a lot more than you think.
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(Baby Magazine, 10/1/1998)
In-depth look at sex life after baby is born.
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Websites I Created |
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(Mariposa St. Kitts, 1/1/2012)
Website for new villa complex on St. Kitts.
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(Saveur Magazine, 9/15/2001)
Website for lovers of food and travel.
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Special Advertising Supplements |
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(Caribbean Travel & Life, 7/1/2012)
From chocolate massages to Barney sing-alongs — not to mention seaside dinners — the Mexican Caribbean’s resort hotels tantalize with entertainment for every traveler.
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(Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, 6/1/2011)
Napa in a hammock. Unwind in a hookah lounge. Explore beach and jungle. Exchange rings in a stunning setting. And lodge in an air-conditioned treehouse. Belize is a haven for romance.
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(ISLANDS, 5/1/2011)
On a quest for the perfect family vacation? We'll lead you there.
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(Caribbean Travel & Life, 3/11/2011)
Stunning scenery. Sophisticated menu. And no passport needed.
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(Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, 10/1/2009)
Tropical treasures and island beauty are givens on Puerto Rico. The surprise: It's a breeze to get here, get hitched and celebrate in style.
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Resume |
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(5/20/2011)
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(5/1/2012)
Edit Orlando-area restaurant reviews for Zagat guidebooks.
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(1/1/2011)
Write the entire restaurant section for world-renowned guidebook.
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(Peter Pauper Press, 1/1/2011)
Handy guidebook to the Walt Disney World Resort published by Peter Pauper Press
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(The Globe Pequot Press, 4/1/2008)
Comprehensive guide to 175 Orlando-area restaurants.
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(Rough Guide, 9/9/1999)
Wrote Central Florida chapter of guidebook
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Television |
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(On Dining with Rona Gindin, 9/1/2009)
Host of on-demand Brighthouse television program showcasing Central Florida restaurants. Formerly called On the Town with Rona Gindin.
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