Expertise
Travel Guides, Travel Photography, Family Travel
- Carrie has been creating food and travel content for nationally recognized brands since 2013.
- She collaborates with city governments and tourism boards to highlight their unique attractions through storytelling and photography.
- Carrie enjoys traveling with her husband and two teenagers, using her experiences to craft useful travel guides for fellow travelers.
Experience
Carrie has been writing professionally since launching her first website, Carrie Elle, in 2012. In 2018, Carrie authored the book "Make Anything Happen: A Creative Guide to Vision Boards, Goal Setting, and Achieving the Life of Your Dreams." Originally from San Diego, she's lived in Texas for 20 years now and considers herself a native, but her favorite place in the world is Joseph, Oregon. She specializes in family travel stories, offering detailed itineraries and guides, with a knack for travel budgeting. An avid equestrian, Carrie owns three horses and dreams of exploring the world's most beautiful destinations on horseback.
Islands content is created by a team of veteran writers and editors passionate about travel. Outside experts with deep field knowledge sometimes inform our work with additional context and perspectives by way of exclusive commentary. Our goal is to offer readers well-rounded and diverse articles that inform, entertain, and inspire.
Our editors consistently review and update articles to ensure they're providing current, relevant, and useful information. Complete information on our editorial process is available here.
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Travel Guides
By Carrie Lindsey
Adventurous travelers and history buffs will be in for a treat when they plan a stop in this fascinating Wyoming town during a visit to Yellowstone.
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Destinations
By Carrie Lindsey
Just an hour from Houston, this Texas beach has a lot to offer. Whether you want to go fishing, boating, or just soak up the sun, this day trip is worth it.
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Travel Guides
By Carrie Lindsey
California isn't lacking in beautiful coastline, but one southern town is a great hidden gem with a multitude of stunning beaches for fun and relaxation.
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Travel Guides
By Carrie Lindsey
This cozy beach in Southern Texas is an amazing and spacious spot to swim and surf without the huge crowds of other tourist areas in the state.
By Carrie Lindsey
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