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Deanna Murphy

Deanna Murphy

person Writer and Editor
person Writer and Editor

Deanna Murphy is an award-winning writer and editor based in San Diego, California. Her journeys have taken her around the globe, from the Great Wall of China and the Costa Rican jungle to storybook villages in the South of France and the postcard-worthy hamlets of New England. The intrigue of languages and history inspires her to explore more deeply in her travels, while a passion for tennis inevitably prompts a search for a court wherever she lands. At the top of her future itinerary wish list is sharing the magnificence of Paris with her teenage daughters and a first-for-the-whole-family trip to Madrid — and perhaps playing some tennis while they’re there.

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Tropical Dreaming
Where in the World
Tropical Dreaming
Relax and unwind at Andara Resort & Villas in Phuket, Thailand
<p>Paws in the Air</p>
Experiences
Paws in the Air

Flying with your canine companion

Beachside Luxury
Where in the World
Beachside Luxury
Unwind at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Golden Glow
Where in the World
Golden Glow
Switch off at Post Ranch Inn, California, USA
Paradise Regained
Where in the World
Paradise Regained
Peter Island Resort, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Airport lounges offer a quiet respite from the bustle of the main terminals.
Tips & Planning
Access Granted: The New Airport Lounge Experience
Expanded entry options make many locations more accessible, while premium destinations remain worth the splurge
Still the prevailing requirement for international travel, passports must now often be accompanied by other forms of digital identification at international borders.
Tips & Planning
Passports, ETAs, and Visas: Essential Tips for International Travel
What you need to know before your next global getaway
Trusted traveler programs can help reduce wait times in airport security lines.
Travel Tips
Skip the Lines: Comparing Trusted Traveler Programs for Smarter Journeys
Whether you fly domestic or international, here's how to choose the right expedited security program for your travel style
A wildlife safari drives near a herd of wildebeest at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Destinations
Untamed San Diego: Explore Where the Wild Things Are
Get up close and personal with Southern California's wild side at these animal sanctuaries
A couple strolling through Sydney's verdant botanical gardens.
Destinations
Five Great Walking Cities of the World
Skip the taxi to explore these sneaker-friendly destinations
A view of surrounding Cyclades Islands from Santorini.
Destinations
Get Away to the Greek Isles
Explore four Greek Islands for uniquely different experiences
<p>Be sure to give yourself some extra time at the airport if you are considering seeking VAT refunds on foreign purchases.</p>
Tips & Planning
Value-Added Tax Refunds, Explained

A travelers’ guide to the sometimes mysterious VAT

<p>The beautiful Lake Saimaa is Finland's largest lake.</p>
Destinations
Finland: A Nordic Gem

Tips for exploring the Land of a Thousand Lakes

<p>Farm-charm and scenic splendor flourish throughout Vermont.</p>
Destinations
Vermont: Small in Size, Big on Charm

Discover why this small New England state should be on your must-visit list 

<p>La Jolla's picturesque coastline.</p>
Destinations
A Perfect Weekend in San Diego

Take in the best of America’s Finest City