Stacey Leasca

Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, Men's Health, GlobalPost, LA Confidential, and many more. Stacey also served as an adjunct professor of journalism at the University of Southern California teaching feature writing and visual journalism. She is now pursuing her Ph.D., specializing in building resiliency to disinformation in early-career journalists.

* 17+ years of journalism experience
* 5+ years covering travel
* LA Press Club award-winning feature writer
* LA Press Club finalist in the travel, sports, and, soft feature categories

13 Best Indoor Water Parks in the U.S.

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Slide, slip, and splash your way into fun at the nation's best indoor water parks.

This Floating Farmhouse in the Catskills Just Hit the Market for $2.8 Million — See Inside

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It's the dreamiest of dream homes.

This Is One of the Longest Zip Lines in Hawaii — Taking You Through 2 Miles of Maui Rain Forest

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Get your views of the Haleakalā crater from on high.

This Home Swap Website Is Helping Travelers Relocate to London in June — With Free, Over-the-top Perks

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Move in just in time for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

You Can Sleep in a Cozy Bed Under the Stars at This Luxury Joshua Tree Airbnb

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Drift off to sleep under the Milky Way at the dreamiest Airbnb in the Mojave Desert.

Here's How You Can Stay at Pablo Escobar's Tulum Home

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One of Pablo Escobar’s former mansions has been transformed into the chic Casa Malca hotel.

Here's What Actually Happens When You Travel at the Speed of Light, According to NASA

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NASA created this fun video to answer all of our burning questions about near-light-speed travel.

You Can Order an Instagram-ready Picnic Setup Straight to the Beach in L.A.

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If you want to have an adorable outing just let Bliss Beach do all of the work for you.

Justin Hartley's Plans After 'This Is Us' Involve an Incredible Mexican Destination and Delicious Cocktails

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Just one quick sip and you'll fall in love with Morelos, too.

Here's What Actually Happens When You Travel at the Speed of Light, According to NASA

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NASA created this fun video to answer all of our burning questions about near-light-speed travel.

You Can Order an Instagram-ready Picnic Setup Straight to the Beach in L.A.

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If you want to have an adorable outing just let Bliss Beach do all of the work for you.

Justin Hartley's Plans After 'This Is Us' Involve an Incredible Mexican Destination and Delicious Cocktails

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Just one quick sip and you'll fall in love with Morelos, too.

12 Amazing Summer Travel Deals — Including Last-minute Memorial Day Sales

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Yes, you can still get away for Memorial Day and find a great deal too.

Celebrities' Favorite Spots in Italy, According to Rome's Tour Guide to the Stars

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Simone Amorico of Access Italy reveals the places Oprah, Jessica Alba, Sylvester Stallone, and more of his famous clients love to visit.

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The No. 1 attraction garnered 8.6 billion TikTok views from February 2021 to February 2022.

You Can Stay in One of the Most Over-the-top Houses on 'Selling Sunset' — See Inside

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We're sure Chrishell Stause would approve.

How to Store Bananas so They Don't Turn Black, According to an Expert

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Make sure you can savor every last bite.

7 Best Hikes on Oahu for Amazing Ocean Views

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These are the best Oahu hiking trails with incredible ocean views.

This Glass Tree House in North Carolina Is the Most Wish Listed Summer Airbnb

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It's worth adding to your wish list, too.

New York's Hudson Valley Is Getting a New Luxury Hotel — With Beautiful Cottages, an On-site Farm, and a 3-mile Walking Trail

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Get ready to stop and smell the wildflowers.

The Queen's Personal Jewelry Collection Is Going on Display in the UK — Here's Where You Can See It

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See the monarch's sparkliest items throughout London and Edinburgh this summer.

Queen Elizabeth Just Made a Surprise Appearance at a London Train Station — Here's Why

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Introducing the Elizabeth Line.

This 'Starry Night' Hotel Room Is Even More Immersive Than the Viral Van Gogh Experience

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And those who book will be able to check out the exhibit, too.

9 Magical 'Harry Potter'-themed Airbnbs Around the World

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Get your wands ready for these truly magical Harry Potter-themed Airbnbs.

This Beach in France Is the Most Instagrammed in Europe — With 3 Magnificent Arches and Emerald-green Water

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Étretat Beach in Normandy, France, is the most photographed beach in Europe, according to data pulled from Instagram.

Japan to Welcome Back Travelers in 'Test' Program — What to Know

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In order to take part, travelers from Australia, Thailand, Singapore, and the U.S. must be triple vaccinated and must come as part of a highly curated tour.

The Best Time to Visit Spain for Great Weather, Famous Festivals, and Travel Deals

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Start planning your trip to Spain now.

This Caribbean Island Has Beautiful Beaches, Charming Hotels, and Incredible Scuba Diving

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The perfect combination of cosmopolitan and rugged, St. Croix appeals to a broad range of adventurous and culturally curious travelers.

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