8 Great Ways to Experience LGBTQ+ Adventure Travel
Great ideas for LGBTQ+ travelers looking for adventure in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Travel Tips & Travel Industry Insight from Mark Chesnut
Travel Writer • Photographer • Copywriter • Travel Industry Consultant • Public Speaker • Author
Travel Writing
The winner of the 2019 NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, I write for a variety of major trade and consumer outlets. Scroll down to see my latest work. Click to subscribe to my weekly updates!
Custom Content
I work with travel industry companies and organizations to create compelling copy and content that drives business. See how I can help your business grow with compelling content.
Public Speaking
I've spoken at events including the New York Times Travel Show, ASTA Global and the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. See what I can bring to your next event.
Books
I'm the author of the "funny and poignant" memoir Prepare for Departure: Notes on a Single Mother, Misfit Son, Inevitable Mortality and the Enduring Allure of Frequent Flyer Miles.
My Latest Articles + Travel Tips
Balancing Luxury and Responsibility: How to Sell Sustainable High-End Travel
As demand for upscale travel with an eco-friendly approach grows, there are more options than ever for sustainable luxury travel.
Wellness Travel Trends in the Caribbean for 2025
These are some of the hottest places in the Caribbean for wellness travel experiences.
Must-Try Mocktails in Mexico
The demand for “sober travel” — trips that are partially or fully alcohol-free — has spurred an ever-growing number of hotels around Mexico to create sophisticated menus of “mocktails."
Plan Unconventional Meetings and Incentives in Iceland's Extraordinary Landscape
Iceland offers lots of opportunities for meeting and incentive groups to enjoy unforgettable experiences.
Will Robots Replace Flight Attendants? Exploring the Future of Air Travel
Hotels are already using robots. Will they replace flight attendants soon?
Going Green: Sustainability Trends in Overseas Meetings
Insider tips for making international meetings and conventions more sustainable.
Bridging Borders: Overcoming Challenges in International Meeting Planning
How savvy meeting planners navigate the complexities of international events around the world in 2025.
The Future of All-Inclusive Resorts: Q&A with Palladium Hotel Group
An insider's look at what to expect from all-inclusive resorts — including hotspots for growth.
Hotel Review: Hotel Rumbao in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Some hotels know how to exude a true sense of place. Hotel Rumbao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is one of them.
A Traveler’s Guide to Morelia, Mexico
The best things to do in Morelia, Mexico for first-time visitors.
The Increased Value of All-Inclusive Resorts — and How Travel Advisors Benefit
As travel costs continue to rise in various segments, the all-inclusive hotel concept is an especially appealing option. Here's why.
Do Diversity Efforts Actually Lead to Business Success?
What does DEI really mean for the travel industry? Experts weigh in.
How Mexico is Banking on Tourism Growth
After impressive growth in 2024, here's how Mexico's tourism officials are strategizing to boost tourism even more.
What’s New in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Steeped in history and imbued with the excitement of the open road, Route 66 is one of the world’s most legendary highways. It has captured my imagination since childhood, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to stay in a hotel set on this fabled route. And I was even more excited once I saw how this stretch of road in Albuquerque has become both a memento of the past and a symbol of how New Mexico’s capital has emerged a sophisticated and decidedly queer-friendly destination.
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V-E Day 80th Anniversary: Best Tours, Memorials & Events in Europe 2025
How to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V-E Day in Europe and the USA this year.
What's Behind Grenada's Recent Tourism Growth
Grenada tourism officials are entering 2025 with an optimistic outlook — and with good reason. This exclusive interview shows why.
What ITB Americas Means for Mexico — and Tourism in General
For decades, ITB has staged travel trade shows that attract attendees from around the world. Now, for the first time, the organization has set its sights on the Western hemisphere.
How to Plan a Perfect Trip to Tequila
As the eponymous home to one of Mexico’s most legendary spirits, the town of Tequila is like no other destination. Here are the best ways to experience it.
24 Great Places to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Without a Crowd
Looking to celebrate pride but avoid the crowds? Here are 24 great pride dupes.
How Airline Network Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Travel Advisors
Unprecedented airline expansion has created new opportunities for travel agents to sell more. Here's how they're doing it.
Hotel Review: The New Caesars and Nobu Hotels in New Orleans
The hotel-within-a-hotel concept has been around for more than two decades, but it had never been fully implemented in New Orleans — until a few months ago. I couldn’t wait to see how the concept was executed in the Big Easy.
How to Visit Fascinating Janitzio, Mexico's Biggest Lake Island Town
These insider travel tips provide all you need to know for visiting the island of Janitzio, Mexico
Colorful Scenes from Carnaval in Ponce, Puerto Rico
The Fascinating story behind Puerto Rico's largest carnival celebration
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