Lois Alter Mark

San Diego

Travel and Lifestyle Writer at Freelance

Contributing travel and lifestyle writer for @TravelLeisure @USAToday @10Best @Forbes and @ReadersDigest; Film Critic @AWFJ @SDFilmCritics; #Binders She/Her

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Articles

Skip The Hamptons And Book A Trip To The Danish Riviera Instead

1 week ago | forbes.com | Lois Alter Mark

As New Yorkers get ready to take over the Hamptons for the summer, you may want to consider skipping the Long Island Expressway gridlock and heading to the Danish Riviera instead. There are so many reasons the scenic North Zealand coastline, which spans over 100 miles, has been the vacation spot of choice for Danes — including Denmark’s kings, queens and master artists — for centuries.
AMERICAN DELIVERY - Review by Lois Alter Mark

3 weeks ago | awfj.org | Lois Alter Mark

0 Flares 0 Flares × In case you weren’t already outraged about the state of women’s healthcare, along comes American Delivery, a powerhouse documentary that reminds you that the United States is the most dangerous place in the affluent world to give birth. Pregnancy and childbirth kill two women a day in the US, the only country where the maternal mortality rate is rising rather than falling.
Pack light: This summer's eco-friendly travel products

3 weeks ago | heraldtribune.com | Lois Alter Mark

Take care of the world as you travelLois Alter MarkSpecial to USA TODAY 10BestThe saying goes "leave no footprint behind," and these travel products understood the assignment. Whether made from recycled materials or reusable, here are 10 environmentally friendly products we love, so you can travel the world, confident that your footprint remains small.
THE PENGUIN LESSONS - Review by Lois Alter Mark

1 month ago | awfj.org | Lois Alter Mark

0 Flares 0 Flares × A penguin may not be the obvious choice to lead a story about the 1976 coup in Argentina but, after laughing and occasionally tearing up watching The Penguin Lessons, you’ll agree it just may be the best one. Loosely based on the memoir by Tom Michell (Steve Coogan), an English teacher who arrives at a prestigious academy for boys in Buenos Aires just as the country is heading into political turmoil, the film is a delightful surprise.
This Under The Radar Hotel Brand May Be New York’s Best Kept Secret

1 month ago | forbes.com | Lois Alter Mark

Trying to find a nice, affordable hotel in New York can feel impossible, especially downtown, where the two-year-old love of my life lives. So, when our son’s in-laws told us about Club Quarters, my husband and I Googled the brand and immediately booked a surprisingly well-priced room at Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center.
COASTAL - Review by Lois Alter Mark

1 month ago | awfj.org | Lois Alter Mark

0 Flares 0 Flares × “Music is a gift,” says Neil Young in Coastal – and, for his biggest fans, so is this documentary about the rock star’s recent West Coast tour. Daryl Hannah, who has been married to Young since 2018, directed this piece of cinema verité, adding it to her impressive body of work about the iconic musician. Because their relationship gives her unparalleled access to her subject, it also adds a unique intimacy to the film.
10 eco-friendly travel products for 2025

1 month ago | 10best.usatoday.com | Lois Alter Mark

This article, originally published in April 2022, was updated in April 2025. With climate change and sustainability on everyone’s minds, more companies are making travel products that are reusable, made from recycled materials, and that support nonprofit organizations working on environmental issues. Here are 10 environmentally friendly products we love, so you can feel confident that you're taking care of the world as you explore it.
EMERGENT CITY - Review by Lois Alter Mark

1 month ago | awfj.org | Lois Alter Mark

0 Flares 0 Flares × Covering the decade plus-long fight between Sunset Park residents and a giant real estate conglomerate for control of the Brooklyn waterfront, Emergent City is a must-see documentary that’s as riveting and compelling as Norma Rae or Erin Brockovich and is timely as, well — just turn on the news. The film starts out with a little history about Industry City, a 16-building warehousing and manufacturing complex housed on 35 acres of Sunset Park in Brooklyn.
INVENTION - Review by Lois Alter Mark

1 month ago | awfj.org | Lois Alter Mark

0 Flares 0 Flares × With the line between fact and fiction so blurred these days, Invention sets the right tone for the moment. A creative mix of documentary and drama, the hybrid film definitely lives up to its name and may be the start of a fascinating new genre. Filmmakers Callie Hernandez and Courtney Stephens collaborated on Invention after both losing their fathers.
How To Daycation In One Of The Country’s Most Expensive Zip Codes

1 month ago | forbes.com | Lois Alter Mark

Located smack in the center of one of the most desirable zip codes in the country, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is a beloved landmark for locals and an intimate gathering place for those who want to live like one. Originally opened in 1924, The Inn was the weekend getaway for Hollywood royalty like Charlie Chaplin and Bing Crosby, and it recently underwent a $42 million renovation to ensure it offers every modern convenience in addition to its evergreen old world charm.