School
Columbia Journalism School, St. Olaf College
Expertise
Art & Design-Focused Travel, Museums & Historic Sites, Luxury Hotels
- Kira lives in the Washington, DC, area, where she enjoys exploring art museums, trying new restaurants, and walking in parks and gardens.
- She has visited nearly 40 countries and every continent except Antarctica.
- Kira focuses on travel destinations that thoughtfully blend art, architecture, and nature.
Experience
Kira is a professional writer and editor specializing in travel, art, design, and fashion. After graduating from college, Kira lived for seven years in New York City. There, she worked at a luxury travel agency writing travel guides and reviews and then as the U.S. Editor for an online magazine covering art and auctions. Kira has been excited about traveling since a young age and has had many memorable experiences, ranging from studying in India, China, South Korea, and Australia to embarking on a safari in the Serengeti and visiting Europe's greatest museums.
Education
Kira earned a master's degree in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and graduated from St. Olaf College cum laude as an English and art history major.
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Nestled within Nova Scotia is a lovely town on the waterside, featuring the home of a famous inventor, waterside views, and outdoor sites worth exploring.
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California
By Kira Reinke
Tucked in the Santa Monica Mountains, this historic Southern California attraction offers hiking trails, live music, and remnants of a fascinating past.
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After months of multi-million-dollar renovations, this former 1970s resort has been transformed into a stylish retreat for year-round recreation.
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If your idea of relaxation involves Atlantic waves and fruity cocktails, a pier in South Carolina checks those boxes and adds a dash of Lowcountry charm.
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To feel like you’re in a Hallmark movie, visit this quaint lakeside town with fun things to do any month of the year, from beachcombing to snowshoeing.
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This hidden gem is Grand Cayman's lesser-known sister island, recognized by UNESCO for having some of the rarest marine ecosystems in the Caribbean.
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This exclusive luxury resort in Europe offers glittering, lakefront pools beneath swaying palm trees, upscale beauty treatments, and free water sport rentals.
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This European-style escape features private-terrace rooms, a stunning rooftop pool overlooking the ocean, and a glamorous St. Tropez French Riviera restaurant.
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A new luxury hotel is set to open in Aspen, Colorado, offering guests stunning mountain-view rooms, a chic art collection, and a hip restaurant.
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An unbelievably dreamy island village in Spain is a gorgeous getaway for relaxing on the beach or perusing shops with views of mountains and seas.
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A former Alabama fishing lodge turned stunning 65-acre botanical garden offers colorful year-round blooms, lake views, and a historic mansion tour.
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A boutique hotel opening in June 2026 will be a cozy base to hike and bike the C&O Canal, located between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
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A gorgeous glacial lake in Alberta, Canada offers a variety of hiking trails for all levels and canoeing on turquoise waters.
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Skip Maine's busiest national park for a quieter mountain escape with alpine hiking trails, cold clear swimming spots, and panoramic summit views.
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If you're in Toronto looking for a day trip (or just on the hunt for a charming town on a lake, in general), this Canadian gem has you covered.
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This lesser-known Costa Rica beach destination offers pedestrian-only streets, ocean views, boutique stays, and easy access to hiking and surfing.
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A historic New Hampshire inn near Mount Monadnock has been restored with lavish interiors, destination dining, and refined New England style.
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There is plenty to do on the shores of Saskatchewan's Candle Lake, and you can make this resort your home base, no matter what time of year it is.
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This Maryland state park has fishing and boating opportunities, and it also has hundreds of years of history, dating back to the 17th century.
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This Caribbean island is a tropical paradise with pink flamingos, white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and both adults-only and family resort options.
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Beyond Stockholm, this underrated Swedish city offers seaside islands, historic neighborhoods, Nordic dining, and exciting festivals in 2026.
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Hidden along Miami Beach's oceanfront is a luxury escape with Art Deco design, palm-lined pools, standout dining, and spa-focused relaxation.
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This gorgeous, trendy hotel in the center of Milwaukee features art galleries, delicious restaurants with rooftop views, and plush interiors.
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This Idaho resort offers travelers adventure year-round, from black-diamond ski runs in winter to swimming, boating, and hitting the links in summer.
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Snorkel, tide-pool, and sunbathe at this Kauai beach that's ideal for children with calm water, swaying palms, and plenty of nearby restaurants.
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When you think of Florida, your mind may not immediately go to the nature coast, but it features some underrated natural wonders, like this state park.
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The next time you take a trip to Indiana, you will absolutely want to add this beautiful spot to your itinerary, and we have a bunch of reasons why.
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