Lanee Lee

Los Angeles

Writer at Freelance

Podcast Producer at The Dr. Gundry Podcast

Freelance travel/F&B writer. Co-founder @VoyageVixens - Lowell Thomas & NATJA winner. Insta: @laneelee #scarftravels

Articles

Best Foodie Souvenirs In Toulouse, France (And Why Visit Now)

1 week ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

Think Paris, but with better weather, more rosé, and way less attitude. Home of the AirBus headquarters, Toulouse recently nabbed Lonely Planet’s top city to visit in 2025—and trust me, it’s earned it. From its pink-brick charm to its laid-back canalside vibes, “La Ville Rose” is where culture and cool collide. It’s also easier than ever to get to Toulouse.
Top Things to Do in New Mexico This Summer as a Tourist

1 week ago | newmexicomagazine.org | Lynn Cline |Lanee Lee |Debra Levy Martinelli |Patrick Lee

WELCOME TO THE hottest season for food, culture, adventure, fun—and games. Whether it’s an 8-bit achievement like a free summer concert under the stars or a once-in-a-lifetime hot-air-balloon ride, there are plenty of ways to power up your enchantment over the next few months. In the country’s oldest wine-making region, history can be captured in a glass of La Viña Winery’s Obsequio, a fruity, semidry rosé.
Top Things to Do in New Mexico This Summer as a Tourist

1 week ago | l8r.it | Lynn Cline |Lanee Lee |Debra Levy Martinelli |Patrick Lee

WELCOME TO THE hottest season for food, culture, adventure, fun—and games. Whether it’s an 8-bit achievement like a free summer concert under the stars or a once-in-a-lifetime hot-air-balloon ride, there are plenty of ways to power up your enchantment over the next few months. In the country’s oldest wine-making region, history can be captured in a glass of La Viña Winery’s Obsequio, a fruity, semidry rosé.
Unique Botanical Spirits for Mom

1 month ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

For your Mother’s Day gift this year, skip the short-lived bouquet and surprise her with something she can sip and savor: a floral-inspired tipple that’s just as pretty—and lasts a whole lot longer. From the vibrant purple hue of UME plum liqueur to uniquely crafted botanical-forward gins from across the U.S., or the stunning Sicilian Donnafugata Bell’Assai wine with its artful label, these bottles are bursting with blooms in every sense.
Coachella 2025 Festival Foods You Need To Try

1 month ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

Look, we all know Coachella brings the music. But let’s be real—the food scene is half the reason many of us go. And this year? They seriously leveled up. With over 75 food and drink vendors at Coachella, it’s hard to choose. From fine-dining eats to hidden speakeasies to late-night noodles that’ll save your life between sets, here are some of the best food and drinks at Coachella 2025:Indio Central Market = Your Global Street Food PlaygroundThink of it as a giant foodie wonderland under one tent.
2025 Easter Basket Must-Haves: PEEPS Candy Shoes, Purses and Jewelry

2 months ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

What are America’s favorite Easter candies? According to DoorDash, the most popular Easter candies are Reese’s Eggs, Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate bunnies, to name a few. Yet no other sweet treat screams Easter like PEEPS candy does. Love them or loathe them, Peeps are the very adorable cockroaches of the candy world—brightly colored, impossibly squishy, and seemingly indestructible.
Why Packing This French Food Could Get Your Global Entry Revoked

2 months ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

Is France on your travel agenda this year like it is for 100+ million others? With the Olympics, the D-Day anniversary, the popularity of France-based shows like “Emily in Paris” and Notre Dame’s reopening drawing record crowds in 2024, the momentum isn’t slowing down for vacations to France. In fact, according to GlobalData, France is expected to be the most visited country in the world in 2025.
Cape Codder: Many monikers, same steadfast sipper

2 months ago | chilledmagazine.com | Lanee Lee

Long before a marketing mastermind propelled the Cosmo to iconic status using the 1990s series Sex and the City, a marketing strategy thought up by the Massachusetts-based cranberry juice company, Ocean Spray, was used to encourage cranberry juice sales. The Cape Codder cocktail – a mix of cranberry juice, vodka, and a splash of lime juice on the rocks in a Highball – was invented, proving that cranberries are a year-round fruit, and cranberry juice must be a behind the bar staple.
Immerse in Nature & Culture at Tamaya Resort & Spa

2 months ago | newmexicomagazine.org | Lanee Lee

“ARE WE GOING to see Mr. Pickles?” my daughter asks as our shuttle pulls up to the stables at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. While Mr. Pickles wasn’t available (he was the horse my daughter learned to ride elsewhere), we are introduced to Cowboy, Corey, and Hollywood for a trail ride. “We have trails for every level, from beginner to experienced,” explains our guide, Dominic Duran.
Plan a Memorable Getaway at One of These Lodgings and Resorts

2 months ago | newmexicomagazine.org | Lanee Lee

INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS, RUIDOSO Among the towering pines of the Sierra Blanca Mountains, the 273-room tribal-owned resort offers an immersive experience honoring the majestic Mescalero Apache land. The hotel and casino are flanked by a 138-acre lake and surrounded by wilderness pulsing with elk, deer, and bald eagles. DON’T MISS: This spring, the Adventure Package offers a thrilling way to connect with the land and its ancestors—horseback riding, zip-lining, and clay shooting.