Behind the Scenes with Fodor's

For almost 90 years, Fodor’s Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler’s trip. With more than 700 local writers and vacation experts offering the definitive, insider guide on what to do and see in over 8,000 worldwide destinations, Fodor’s dives even deeper with recommendations on food and drink, luxury and budget, arts and culture, hotels and lodging, cruises and transport, and every tip, trick, hack, and deal you could ever dream up.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

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Jeremy Tarr

Digital Editorial Director

Fodor's

Since 2016 Jeremy has overseen at Fodor's a diverse group of opinionated and well-journeyed editors and writers who collectively produce a wide range of daily travel coverage. His work heralds travel trends via Fodor’s annual Go List and No List, as well as the Fodor’s Finest Hotel Awards. While at the helm, Fodors.com won its first Webby Award, the People’s Voice for Best Travel Site in 2019, and the Society of American Travel Writer's Lowell Thomas Award for Best Editorial Website in 2022.

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Rachael Levitt

Managing Editor

Fodor's

Rachael, a Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award winner, has also been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for her fiction. Her travels have taken her across six continents and 45 states. She has also acquired a BA and MFA in tacos and creative writing, respectively. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter, and fancies herself an adventurer.

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Eva Morreale

Assignments Editor

Fodor's

Eva’s writing has previously appeared in Jezebel, the Hairpin, Splinter and Believer Magazine. A Jersey girl, cheese enthusiast, and Real Housewives addict, Eva can be found gallivanting across her adopted hometown of Los Angeles — when not OOO on assignment.

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Nikki Vargas

Senior Editor

Fodor's

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Nikki works on the brand's major editorial initiatives, helping to manage and execute its annual Fodor's Finest Hotel Awards, GO list, and holiday guide, as well as launch new editorial series such as "Dear Eugene." Nikki is also the author of the bestselling travel memoir CALL YOU WHEN I LAND (HarperCollins, 2023), named a best women's memoir by Glamour Magazine.

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Stefanie Torrez

Senior Sales Manager

Fodor's

Stefanie has 20+ years of sales experience as a top performer and manager in the travel, leisure and auto sectors. She is a committed and enthusiastic professional skilled in ad sales, revenue growth, team building, digital marketing and email marketing.