Kara Williams In her editorial career, Kara has served as a magazine editor, newspaper reporter, online copy editor, and proofreader. She has been published in more than 50 online and print publications, from The Denver Post and Dallas Morning News to Ocean Home and Sunset to Fodor's Travel and Scott's Cheap Flights. Currently, as a freelance writer, Kara focuses on all things travel, including upscale resorts, mountain adventures, national parks, and tropical destinations. She has traveled to over 40 countries and 49 states—Alabama still to go! She currently makes her home with her husband in the Colorado Rockies and takes beach vacations as often as possible.30 years of professional experience in the editorial industryReceived a bachelor’s degree in English from Dartmouth College 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