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Berit Thorkelson

Berit Thorkelson is a Minnesota-based writer with a journalism degree and two decades of experience writing about regional, national and international travel for publications including National Geographic Traveler, Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune and Global Traveler. Recent adventures include visiting a northern Thailand elephant sanctuary with her family; biking around San Juan, Puerto Rico, with her BFF; and catching Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Amsterdam with her daughter. Keep up with Thorkelson on Instagram at @beritronic.


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Hotel
Nov 18, 2024

Arlo Hotels Partners with Artist Chris Rivers for Exhibition During Miami Art Week 2024

Arlo Hotels recently announced a partnership with London’s Pontone Gallery and artist Chris Rivers to headline the brand’s Living Room Gallery program at Arlo Wynwood during Miami Art Week. The 217-room hotel will showcase a special installation at its third-floor gallery, open to the public. Jasmine Arakel curated Cosmos, the exhibition, which features works that utilize the materiality of paint to create images of otherworldly expanses and environments.

Cruises
Nov 15, 2024

What to Expect if You Go on a Cruise in 2025

Planning to go on a cruise in 2025? You’re not alone. Cruising is growing in popularity, according to a new survey from Squaremouth. The travel insurance provider noted a third of 4,000 surveyed travel insurance customers reported they planned to cruise in 2025, up from 26 percent in 2024 and 20 percent in 2023.

Trends
Nov 15, 2024

6 Tour Operators to Watch in 2025

As the year winds down, many travelers look ahead to 2025 trips. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with possibilities, consider booking your next trip via one of these celebrated tour operators.