Luxury travel blog
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My luxury travel blog brings together hotel reviews, destination guides and firsthand stories. Let’s explore a sponsored feature that shows readers how your brand fits into their next trip.
Explore Wanderlux →Ashley Wali
Luxury Travel Writer
I am a Seattle-based, nationally syndicated freelance travel writer specializing in luxury, wellness, family and culinary storylines within the travel space. I publish regularly to the AP wire and BLOX digital content wire, where my articles receive national reach. My bylines appear in The Seattle Times, San Francisco Weekly, Orlando Sentinel, Philadelphia Tribune, and many more notable publications.
Member: SATW, NATJA, ITWA
My Work
Impact-driven storytelling with a national reach
The Associated Press (AP) wire is a major global news distribution service operated by a nonprofit cooperative of thousands of media organizations. Serving as a real-time backbone for journalism, it offers breaking news, feature stories, sports, business, and more—syndicated to member newspapers, broadcasters, and online platforms.
The Blox Content Wire, part of BLOX Digital’s newsroom content ecosystem, enables local and regional publishers to access articles, photos, and videos across a shared network. More than 2,000 newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and TV stations across the U.S. utilize BLOX Digital’s CMS and publishing tools.
My Portfolio
a selection of recent writings
Hong Kong · May 12, 2026
Art is everywhere in Hong Kong, even on the planes
Over the past two decades, Hong Kong has quietly transformed itself into the world’s third-largest art market. In 2025, it trailed only New York and London in terms of auction sales. This new identity expands its traditional reputation as a financial hub into one of a cultural powerhouse as well.
Photo: Cathay Pacific.
Photo: Cruise Croatia.
Croatia · August 11, 2026
Some cruisers are done with megaships; what they’re boarding instead
An estimated 23% of former megaship cruisers switched to small-ship operators in recent years, according to market research firm Market Intelo. The largest cruise ships in the world by passenger capacity, the Icon series from Royal Caribbean, each hold up to 7,600 guests. Small ships, by contrast, hold just dozens or hundreds of passengers.
Moab, Utah · June 9, 2026
Adventure travel draws families to Moab, Utah, as Americans stay closer to home
Family adventure travel bookings are up 106% annually from 2025, says Explore Worldwide. Domestic travel remains strong, so much so that Expedia calls this the “Stay Home Summer” as searches for cities near national parks and domestic beaches jump meaningfully. Utah is poised to benefit from these trends, with an expected 1.7% annual increase in the tourism industry in 2026.
Photo: Ashley Wali.
Let's work together
I help travelers discover the luxury experiences that provide real value - not necessarily the cheapest options but the things actually worth the money. My work spans nationally syndicated journalism, my luxury travel blog, and creative partnerships with travel brands.
Based between the Pacific Northwest and the Los Cabos area of Mexico, I travel solo, with a plus one, or with my family of four, including kids ages 10 and 13. I have limited availability for press trips in 2027 and welcome opportunities with compelling stories to tell.
20 Years
writing experience
90 average
pickups per article
Top tier
publications
Pitch me
Have a fresh angle, exclusive experience, or destination more travelers should know about? I welcome pitches for my syndicated travel journalism, with a focus on firsthand experiences and useful insights for readers.
Stories I cover
- Luxury hotels and resorts
- Luxury cruising
- Family and educational travel
- Wellness and longevity
- Food and wine
- Sports and live entertainment
- Immersive cultural experiences
On my radar for 2027
- London
- Luxury safaris
- The Galápagos
- Central and South America
- Luxury yachts and small ship cruising
- Emerging wine regions
- Cultural sites with access before or after opening hours
More ways to tell your story
I help brands tell stories that real travelers relate to. On my blog, through UGC, and in sponsored social content, I share the practical tips, honest reflections and aspirational edits that make me a trusted voice in luxury travel.
UGC
Content for your brand
Commission engaging travel content for your website, social channels and campaigns. I provide written articles, photos and videos, professionally created and edited, to tell a complete story that your ideal audience will resonate with.
Social partnerships
Sponsored social
Bring your brand into the conversation through paid social collaborations that pair my personal travel perspective and trusted tastemaker status with your campaign’s goals. I run campaigns professionally, with clear objectives, deliverables, and analytics.
Have a launch, new experience or ongoing partnership in mind? Let’s talk.
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