Casandra Karpiak

https://casandrakarpiak.contently.com
5 Years Experience

Professional Experience

Casandra is a full-time, nationally syndicated travel writer and luxury travel expert. A regular contributor to the Associated Press wire, Blox Digital and an MSN Direct Publisher, she has bylines on CBS, NBC, FOX, 24/7 Wall St, Entrepreneur, and many more. Casandra primarily focuses on luxury accommodations and resorts, yachts & super yachts, small ship cruise lines, luxury family travel and wine.

Expertise

Writer 5 Years

Specialty

Travel 5 YearsConsumer Products 5 Years

Industries

Newspaper - National 2 YearsNewspaper - Local/Regional 2 YearsOnline/new media 5 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Associated Press wire (10+)
  • Blox Digital (10+)
  • 24/7 Wall St (1-2)
  • MSN (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Dream Yachts Worldwide (3-5)
  • Windstar (1-2)
  • Four Seasons (1-2)
  • Idaho Tourism (1-2)
  • Scottsdale Tourism (1-2)
  • Virtuoso Travel (10+)
  • The Broadmoor (1-2)
  • Hoffmann Family of Companies (1-2)
  • Sun Peaks Grand Hotel (1-2)
  • New Orleans Tourism (1-2)
  • Haig Point Resort (1-2)
  • Las Vegas Tourism (1-2)
  • Belmond Hotels (1-2)
  • Malliouhana Anguilla (1-2)
  • Pursuit Collection (1-2)

General

Small Ships Are Making Big Waves: The Growing Demand for Luxury Cruises
(24/7 Wall St 1/10/2023)
You won’t find waterparks or mega theatres on small cruise ships. Instead, small cruise ships like award-winning Silversea’s Silver Cloud can pull up next to a glacier in Alaska and pluck some ice for an authentic Alaskan cocktail hour. Luxury small ship cruising is surging in popularity, with the number of ships set to double by 2030.
It’s Cheaper to Vacation Like ‘Emily in Paris’ Than Go to Cancún This Spring
(The National Herald 2/8/2023)
Emily is still in Paris and taking over our Netflix screens again. But did you know that this year it may be cheaper to actually go to Paris than many perceived “cheaper” and closer destinations this spring break?
Travelers Are Charting New Waters As Yacht Bookings Surge 79%
(Blox Digital 9/1/2023)
In an unprecedented trend, yacht charter bookings have seen a remarkable surge. What was once the domain of A-list celebrities and billionaire magnates is now taking the world of luxury travel by storm.
Tahoe ski resort among list of top 10 festive U.S. ski resorts to visit this holiday season
(CBS News 12/19/2022)
Get ready for a downhill adventure this Christmas. According to the National Ski Areas Association, the 2021-2022 ski season was a record-breaker in terms of skier visits to resorts across the country. Travel experts have compiled an unbeatable list of ski resorts packed full of yuletide cheer for all ages this holiday season.
Temperatures are Cooling, But Off-Season Travel Heats Up in The U.S. And Italy
(Associated Press Wire 11/2/2023)
Off-season travel is experiencing a tourism boom as vacationers capitalize on fewer crowds and a more authentic experience. Virtuoso Travel reports a surge in interest in destinations like the United States, Italy, France, the U.K., and Mexico this fall. Though domestic travel remains popular among Americans, a shift towards international travel is being observed across global markets, including Australia, Canada, and the U.S.
Origin’s Trip Planning App is Crushing Outdated Travel Concepts
(Savoteur 8/7/2023)
Seamless, exclusive, and extraordinary. That’s the best description of the custom travel experience from Origin, a revolutionary trip planning app backed by investors from Uber and Google.