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Welcome to One Trip Wonder, where you’ll find travel tips, hotel reviews, local recommendations, and destination guides from a travel journalist with more than 20 years of experience writing for publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Virtuoso: The Magazine, and National Geographic Traveler.
From my home state of California to my heart’s home on the French Riviera, and many places in between, I share firsthand experiences, travel news, and vetted recommendations for the best places to eat, stay, shop, and explore.
Whether your next trip takes you across an ocean or into your own backyard, I’m here to help make it a wonder.
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From long-imagined journeys to places I love to visit again and again, my stories, guides, and tips are shaped by unhurried moments, local voices, and useful details that make destinations feel personal.
California
Indian Restaurant Week Returns to San Francisco for Diwali 2026
San Francisco’s Indian dining scene is getting its own celebration this fall. Indian Restaurant Week returns November 1–14, 2026, bringing…
Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2026: A Holiday Tradition Near San Francisco
Wondering what to do in San Francisco during the holiday season? The Great Dickens Christmas Fair has been a Bay…
Alcatraz Island to Close for Three Weeks in October & November 2026
Planning to visit Alcatraz this fall? Check your dates. San Francisco’s famous former prison will temporarily close October 26 through…
First Look: Bruma San Francisco—The New Cocktail Bar at The Ritz-Carlton
I love a hotel bar. Give me moody lighting, a sumptuous room, classic cocktails, and a reason to dress up…
French Riviera
Monaco With Kids: 13 Fun Things to Do
I first started traveling to Monaco with my daughter when she was about nine. She has since graduated from university,…
The White Lotus Season 4 Is Filming on the French Riviera
The next White Lotus vacation comes with red carpets, palace hotels, and apparently a little resort rivalry. Season 4 of…
COMO Le Beauvallon Review: A Luxury Hotel Near Saint-Tropez
Some hotels have history. COMO Le Beauvallon has had several lives, and I’ve watched a few of them unfold. I’ve…
Best Restaurants in Saint-Tropez: My Favorites After 20+ Years
I’ve been eating my way around Saint-Tropez for more than 20 years—long enough to see restaurants come and go. There…
United Kingdom
The Prince Akatoki London Review: A Japanese-Inspired Hotel in Marylebone
I almost walked right by this gem the first time, but now it’s one of my go-to hotels in London….
Marylebone, London: A Neighborhood Guide
Marylebone is an affluent neighborhood in London’s West End, tucked between Oxford Street, Regent’s Park, and Baker Street. It also…
Local Voices: Jennifer Sherry
Travelers in the Places They Call Home “When we learned that the local bookshop on the high street was up…
Mexico
Local Voices: Manny Hernandez Salazar
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and I may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no extra…
Local Voices: Kim Kessler
Travelers in the Places They Call Home “It’s like the Amalfi Coast meets Mexico, with green jungles, islands off the…
Careyes, Mexico: A Travel Guide to Mexico’s Most Unique Pacific Coast Hideaway
About three hours south of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Careyes is a secluded coastal community known for its…
Why You Should Book a Food Tour of Puerto Vallarta
Navigating Puerto Vallarta can be chaotic, especially with traffic, cobblestone streets, and a language barrier. To explore the city’s food scene beyond the hotel, I booked a local food tour and it ended up being the highlight of the trip.
Wonderful Trips
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Hotels Worth Traveling For
Distinctive stays that define A destinationMiavana by Time + Tide: 5 Things I Loved
Some hotels are memorable. Others make you wonder if you’re living in a dream. Miavana by Time + Tide is one of them. Located on…
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Meet the Author
Hi! I’m Kimberley.
I’m a travel journalist with 20+ years of experience writing travel and lifestyle articles for publications including National Geographic Traveler, AFAR, Travel + Leisure, The Saturday Evening Post, Virtuoso: The Magazine, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Ciao Bambino, and many others.
