School
University of Phoenix
Expertise
Culinary travel, Yucatan peninsula, Luxury hotels
- Erin has traveled to over 70 countries on six continents and lived in the US, Taiwan, Belize, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Japan, embracing new cultures through everyday experiences and memorable meals.
- At one point, she held annual passes to all the Disney Parks around the world.
- She has learned to make traditional Ratafia in Catalonia, taken Maya cooking classes in Belize, and explored global food and drink culture—from East Asia's night markets to award-winning restaurants and iconic cocktail bars.
Experience
Erin De Santiago is a travel and hospitality writer with over 15 years of experience covering global destinations, culinary travel, wine and cocktails, and luxury accommodations. She began her career as a travel blogger and destination expert, later expanding into branded storytelling for high-end villa collections, luxury hotels, and tourism boards. Today, she develops content strategies and digital assets for resorts and hospitality brands around the world. Erin's bylines include AFAR, TripAdvisor, Going, Luxury Latin America, Shangri-La Hotels, CBS Sacramento, CNN, and more. She has spoken at travel conferences across Europe and Central America, and Focus Features featured her food travels during the release of "Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain."
Education
Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix. She is also a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW).
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