Monica Mendal Monica Mendal is a New York City-based writer and editor focusing on fashion, travel, and lifestyle. She contributes regularly to Vogue, Architectural Digest, The New York Times, and more. Previously, Monica was a fashion editor holding posts at Condé Nast publications, such as Vogue, GQ, and Glamour.• 10+ years of experience working as a writer and editor• 10+ years of experience covering fashion, design, and trends• 6+ years of experience covering hospitality, travel, and lifestyle About Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is a top travel media brand with a mission to inform and inspire passionate travelers. Our expert team includes a network of hundreds of writers and photographers across the globe, all providing a local eye on the best places to stay, eat, and explore. We reach an audience that takes 76 million round trips annually, offering valuable travel tips, ideas and inspiration, and products you need to get you to your destination — whether it’s a small town or big city, beach or lake, national park or theme park, road trip, cruise, or long-haul flight, and everything in between. Learn more about us and our editorial process