Jennifer Kester

New Orleans

Executive Editor and Vice President at Forbes Travel Guide

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Hotel-obsessed traveler, journalist, foodie, culture vulture, tea addict. Executive editor at Forbes Travel Guide (@forbesinspector).

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Articles

The Secret Behind The Enduring Allure Of French Luxury

6 days ago | forbes.com | Jennifer Kester

If there’s someone who knows luxury, it’s Bénédicte Épinay. She serves as president and CEO of Comité Colbert, an association founded in 1954 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain (of the renowned Guerlain perfume house) to promote French luxury.
The Secret Behind The Enduring Allure Of French Luxury

1 week ago | stories.forbestravelguide.com | Jennifer Kester

If there’s someone who knows luxury, it’s Bénédicte Épinay. She serves as president and CEO of Comité Colbert, an association founded in 1954 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain (of the renowned Guerlain perfume house) to promote French luxury.
The Ultimate Guide To Experiencing Machu Picchu

1 week ago | forbes.com | Jennifer Kester

This is the third in a four-part journey exploring Peru’s dramatic landscapes — from captivating cities to pristine coastlines to towering Andean peaks. (Read parts one and two.)Perched 8,000 feet above sea level, Machu Picchu isn’t just Peru’s most coveted destination — it’s a portal to another time. The 15th-century Inca citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the new seven wonders of the world and the country’s most popular attraction.
The Ultimate Guide To Experiencing Machu Picchu

1 week ago | stories.forbestravelguide.com | Jennifer Kester

This is the third in a four-part journey exploring Peru’s dramatic landscapes — from captivating cities to pristine coastlines to towering Andean peaks. (Read parts one and two.)Perched 8,000 feet above sea level, Machu Picchu isn’t just Peru’s most coveted destination — it’s a portal to another time. The 15th-century Inca citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the new seven wonders of the world and the country’s most popular attraction.
Explore Peru’s Inca Heritage At This Cuzco Hotel

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jennifer Kester

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one anotherVATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel. The …
Explore Peru’s Inca Heritage At This Cuzco Hotel

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jennifer Kester

This is the second in a four-part journey exploring Peru’s dramatic landscapes — from captivating cities to pristine coastlines to towering Andean peaks. (See part one, on the Ballestas Islands’ wildlife haven, here.)If you want to learn about Peru’s rich past, there’s arguably no better place to do it than history-filled Cuzco, the former capital of the Inca empire.
The most expensive tourist photos in the world

3 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Kaitlyn McInnis |Bianca Salonga |Jennifer Kester

Skip to content Experiences Published on April 24, 2025 Traveling doesn’t come cheap—especially if you’re hoping to visit some of the more popular tourist attractions around the world. The average entry fee for famous landmarks can cost anywhere from $30 to over a hundred dollars per traveler, but many travelers will still pay the fee in order to experience the sites in person and snap a souvenir photo.. But where are the most expensive spots to stop and take a photo? A recent study from...
From Taipei to tea fields: A cyclist’s guide to Taiwan’s wild east

3 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Mark Whittaker |Jennifer Kester |Jim Dobson

Published on April 22, 2025 One minute, we’re sipping tea in a considered tasting, discussing tannins and malty notes, trying hard not to fall victim to tea wankery. The next, we’re bombing the mountain trying not to fall victim to the Taiwan bitumen at 60km/h.
Tea leaves, tarmac and stinky tofu: Cycling Taiwan's wild east

3 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Mark Whittaker |Jennifer Kester |Jim Dobson

Published on April 21, 2025 One minute, we’re sipping tea in a considered tasting, discussing tannins and malty notes, trying hard not to fall victim to tea wankery. The next, we’re bombing the mountain trying not to fall victim to the Taiwan bitumen at 60km/h.
See Wildlife In Peru’s Little Galapagos, The Ballestas Islands

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jennifer Kester

This is the first in a four-part journey exploring Peru’s dramatic landscapes — from captivating cities to pristine coastlines to towering Andean peaks. When Peruvians want to escape the everyday, they often head straight for Paracas, a four-hour drive south of Lima. While luxury tourism spots are still emerging in this seaside retreat, Paracas offers privileged access to the wildlife haven of the Ballestas Islands.