Marguerite “Peggy” Cleveland is a freelance travel, food and wine writer based in Tacoma, Washington. Her work appears in SheBuysTravel, Business Insider, MSN, Miami Herald, Sacramento Bee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Tacoma News Tribune, Newsbreak and other national and regional outlets. She specializes in immersive destination storytelling, hotel and resort features, wellness travel, cruises, and culinary experiences, with a focus on authentic local culture and small businesses. A former U.S. Army photojournalist, Peggy brings a strong visual sensibility and disciplined reporting to every story, inspiring readers to travel deeper and more intentionally. Member of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) and the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). Reedy Press author - 100 Things To Do in Tacoma Before You Die (in 2nd edition) and Tacoma Unique Eats and Eateries (September 2026).