Merrell Readman Title: Commerce News and Deals Writer, Travel Location: New York, NY Merrell Readman is a Commerce News & Deals Writer, using her passion for lifestyle journalism to support the commerce team at Travel + Leisure. She joined the company in 2022 and has experience writing and editing health, beauty, fitness, and travel content for digital publications.Highlights:Merrell covered health, fitness, and commerce content for mindbodygreen.She graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She specializes in selecting the best products to make trips as easy (and safe!) as possible. Experience Prior to her role at Travel + Leisure, Merrell's byline can be found in publication such as mindbodygreen, Women's Health, and SheFinds. As a travel enthusiast, she is experienced in selecting the best products to make her trips as easy (and safe!) as possible.Favorite PurchaseMy favorite item that I have purchased is a set of cooling eucalyptus sheets from Sijo. Throughout the sweltering summer in my tiny New York apartment these sheets not only regulated my body temperature, but also acted as a hypoallergenic barrier to keep seasonal allergies at bay. Education Merrell graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.Other Works:I Swear By Sweaty Betty's Medium-Impact Sports Bra To Completely Eliminate Boob Bounce, mindbodygreenThe LifePro Adjustable Dumbbell Set That Saved My Workout Routine, mindbodygreen 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