School
Belmont University, University Of The Arts London
Expertise
Budget Travel, European Travel, Travel Accessories
- In 2021, Charlotte lived in a hostel on Oahu, Hawaii for four months after originally only planning on going for two weeks.
- Charlotte has been to over 25 countries.
- She's an avid proponent of bringing a bathing suit everywhere you go — you never know when you'll need to jump into a hot tub or do a cold plunge.
Experience
Charlotte is a New York native now splitting her time between Long Island and London as she pursues her master's of arts and lifestyle journalism at the University of the Arts London. She has several years working in journalism for major publications such as CNET, The U.S. Sun, and Pocket-Lint. During her time as a reporter for The U.S. Sun, she wrote several travel-centric articles ranging in subjects from the best waterparks in America to writing about her experience living in Hawaii for four months. On the side, Charlotte also writes for her own blog on Medium and school publication Artefact. In her free time, she loves to explore new coffee shops, pubs, and follow Taylor Swift on tour.
Education
In 2022, Charlotte graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations and Sociology. After working for a year, she began her Master's degree at the University of the Arts London, studying Arts and Lifestyle Journalism.
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Destinations
By Charlotte Maracina
If you've ever wanted to experience Cambodia without leaving the country, this place in California is the ideal spot, offering plenty of food and activities.
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Destinations
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A half-day journey of hiking and kayaking through Hawaiian forests and rivers will take travelers to a secret waterfall on the island with stunning views.
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Destinations
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Hawaii is full of gorgeous beaches to check out on your vacation, including one underrated spot with plenty of activities and things to do.
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Travel Guides
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On the east coast of Lake Cayuga is a small, overlooked town that offers beautiful lake views, good hiking, and good Finger Lakes-region wineries.
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Destinations
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The largest hotel in London is a surprisingly affordable place to stay, and its location in the heart of the city gives you access to good dining and theater.
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Destinations
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New Jersey's coastline is home to an 18-hole exclusive, invitation-only golf course on the New York Harbor that provides excellent New York skyline views.
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