Caroline Morse Teel

I've traveled to all seven continents, jumped out of planes, and bungeed off bridges in the pursuit of a good story.


The only thing I love more than traveling is writing about it. I have more than ten years of experience in travel writing, and my work has appeared on Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, USA Today, The Boston Globe, Yahoo, HuffPost, Business Insider, SmarterTravel, Jetsetter, and more.


Specialties include: Travel writing, editing, SEO writing, affiliate writing, product reviews, lifestyle content, and calendar management.

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The Best Bonaire Road Trip Itinerary

While your friends are stuck in traffic jams circling Aruba's crowded hotel strip or fighting for beach chairs in Turks and Caicos, you could be cruising past pink flamingos and wild donkeys on an empty coastal road, where the biggest decision is whether to stop at the next deserted beach or keep driving to see what's around the bend. Welcome to Bonaire, the Caribbean island that somehow escaped the tourism industrial complex...
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Catalina Island’s Best Winter Boat & Hotel Packages

Looking for an under-the-radar winter escape? Head to Catalina Island. Only 22 miles from Southern California, it’s a beloved summer destination—but come winter, it turns into one of the coast’s best-kept secrets. With fewer crowds, a festive vibe, and unbeatable travel deals, the winter season is the perfect time to experience Catalina’s magic. Still need a reason to go? We’ve rounded up the best Boat & Hotel packages, combining transportation to the island with overnight stays and extra perks—all for an unbeatable value.
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Anchorage: Alaska’s Year-Round Wonderland

Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, is the ultimate basecamp for the state’s vast and awe-inspiring landscapes. Here, glaciers, mountains, and forests feel as much a part of city life as cafes and boutique stores. You can hike from your hotel doorstep, spot moose on your morning commute, or take to the skies on a flightseeing tour over glaciers and mountain peaks. No matter what time of year you visit, Anchorage has plenty to see and do.
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The Ultimate Anchorage Guide: The Best Restaurants, Hotels, and Activities

There aren’t many cities in the world where you can spot a moose, dine in a five-star restaurant, and hike a mountain all in the same day, but Anchorage, Alaska, is one of them. There’s so much to see, do, and eat in Anchorage you’ll want to maximize your time there while on vacation. Fortunately, we can help. We’ve developed a list of expert recommendations for the city’s best restaurants, activities, and hotels.
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5 Jaw-Dropping Luxury Safari Camps in the Serengeti

Discovery+ let us virtually travel to the majestic Serengeti through their ground-breaking docuseries “Serengeti”, and now the show has returned for a second run with “Serengeti II”. Once you’ve devoured the new series (hungry lion style) and rewatched the original (every episode is now streaming on discovery+) you might be left wanting to see it all in real life with a visit to Serengeti National Park. For the safari trip of a lifetime, check out these five fabulously luxurious Serengeti safari
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How to Plan a Serengeti Safari

If you binge-watched all of “Serengeti” during quarantine, a Serengeti safari is probably now at the top of your bucket list. Serengeti National Park is one of the best places on earth for a safari—the park’s 5,700 square miles of territory teems with wildlife. With over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and 500 bird species calling the Serengeti home, you’re pretty much guaranteed spectacular wildlife sightings here.
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7 Reasons Why Anchorage Is the Best Base for Your Dream Alaska Trip

This post is sponsored by Visit Anchorage. Alaska is incredibly large (it’s bigger than Texas, California, and Montana combined) and full of a diverse range of cultural activities, outdoor adventures, and amazing scenery. Planning a vacation to the biggest state can feel a little overwhelming—how do you pack all that Alaska has to offer into just one or two weeks? Chances are when you picture Alaska, you think of glaciers, wildlife, and natural beauty—which means you’re thinking of Anchorage.
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Travel Smarter, Ship Your Luggage With ShipGo

Airlines mishandle or lose nearly 3 million pieces of luggage annually. The best way to ensure your baggage arrives at your destination when you do? Ship your luggage ahead. Picture this: You’re all packed and ready to go on your trip. Before your departure, ShipGo arranges to have your bags picked up from your doorstep. You breeze through the airport baggage-free and arrive at your destination to find your suitcases already waiting for you.