Taryn White

Washington, D.C., United States

Travel Writer at tripwishlist.com

Travel Writer at Freelance

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Gourmet Getaways: What It’s Like To Stay At The JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

3 days ago | forbes.com | Taryn White

Just a short boat ride from Venice’s Piazza San Marco, the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa offers a secluded escape on the private Isola delle Rose. Operating seasonally from March through November, the resort combines Italian luxury accommodations with expansive gardens, olive groves, and refined dining. Its location, overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, offers the best of both worlds, delivering proximity to Venice’s historic core as well as a tranquil setting.
Here’s Everything I Packed for Antarctica—and What I Wish I Had

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Taryn White |Morgan Ashley Parker

Credit: Travel + Leisure Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime destination marked by untouched landscapes, drifting icebergs, and thriving penguin colonies. I recently returned from the “frozen continent,” traveling on the inaugural Sail and Fly the Drake Passage itinerary with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.
This Lesser-known Beach in Virginia Has a Scenic Seawall Trail, Stunning Sunrises, and Golden Sands

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Taryn White

The sandy shores of Outlook Beach in Virginia. Credit: Sarah Hauser/Virginia Tourism CorporationOutlook Beach is a less crowded option for summer fun along Virginia's coast. In addition to surf and sand, the beach has historical attractions, as well as seafood restaurants nearby. The public beach also offers shaded areas, restrooms, and public parking. Among Virginia’s 10,000 miles of shoreline lies a quaint swath of sandy shore in Hampton: Outlook Beach.
This 8-day Cruise Takes You to Some of Europe's Most Festive Christmas Markets-and You Can Buy Tickets Now

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Taryn White

A Christmas market in a square in Strasbourg, France. Credit: Diego Martin Lopez/Getty ImagesLuxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent is launching a new holiday river cruise, "Christmas Markets on the Rhine." The voyage calls upon storybook villages in France and Germany that offer a plethora of festive traditions. The journey is aboard the 24-person Amadeus Star and visits eight destinations over the course of eight days in early December.
5 Exciting New Black Owned Restaurants in DC Bringing Flavor To The Capital

2 weeks ago | tripwishlist.com | Taryn White

Washington, DC’s Black-owned restaurants are essential to the city’s culinary identity. With mainstays like Ben’s Chili Bowl and Georgia Brown’s, these establishments offer more than just exceptional food—they’re hubs of community, creativity, and resilience. The latest wave of Black-owned restaurants in DC continues this legacy with fresh energy and creative menu offerings. Here are five of the city’s top new Black-owned restaurants, where guests can experience the taste and spirit of DC.
5 Exciting New Black-Owned Restaurants Bringing Flavor To The Capital

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Taryn White

Washington, D.C.’s Black-owned restaurants are essential to the city’s identity. With mainstays like Ben’s Chili Bowl and Georgia Brown’s, these establishments offer more than just exceptional food—they’re hubs of community, creativity and resilience. The city’s latest wave of Black-owned dining spots continues this legacy with fresh energy and creative menu offerings.
This Michelin-Starred Latin Restaurant In D.C. Is Redefining Plant-Based Dining

3 weeks ago | tripwishlist.com | Taryn White

Latin American food is often synonymous with juicy meats and savory starches, from churrasco to rice and beans. However, at Michelin-starred Mita Restaurant in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood, chefs Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora are pushing beyond the expected to craft an exciting new narrative. Inspired by their Venezuelan heritage, this culinary duo leads diners on a dynamic and imaginative journey of Latin American flavors, placing fruits and vegetables at center stage.
Inside Jnane Tamsna-A Black-owned Oasis on the Outskirts of Marrakech

3 weeks ago | hotelsabovepar.com | Taryn White

Formerly one of Morocco's four imperial capitals, Marrakech remains a significant cultural and political center in North Africa. Its historical transformation is vividly reflected in its architectural diversity, from medieval kasbahs to French Art Deco buildings. In the heart of the city's Palmeraie district lies Morocco's first Black-owned hotel, opened in 2001 by lawyer-turned-designer and author of Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens, Meryanne Loum-Martin.
Quark Expeditions' Newest Antarctica Trip Lets You Explore the Continent by Helicopter

3 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Taryn White

The Quark Expeditions helicopter in Antartica. Credit: Michelle Sole/Quark ExpeditionsQuark Expeditions' newest voyages takes travelers to rarely visited swaths of Antarctica. Guests will explore the remote eastern side of the continent, with excursions like heli-landings and zodiac boat tours. The 12-day voyage is aboard Quark's ship Ultramarine and is open to just a couple hundred guests.
7 Exciting New Airline Routes Launching from the US This Summer

1 month ago | cntraveler.com | Taryn White

All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The summer travel season is nearly upon us—and there has never been a more exciting array of destinations for US travelers to fly direct to. The International Air Transport Association estimates that 5.2 billion people will take to the skies this year, a 6.7% increase from 2024.