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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

In a nod to the 1920s Vicious Circle, I'm partnering with the historic Algonquin Hotel to bring back the Round Table and present The Femme Circle, inviting women across industries to gather for a discussion. The first event will focus on women in media; RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-algonq...

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Trump’s speech giving major Uncle Colm vibes from Derry Girls right now. If you know, you know.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

There is a version of today where on MLK Day, we watched a woman of color ascend to the presidency, but instead I’m watching this dude go on bitching about the Panama Canal not belonging to America 😑

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

May we all channel the grace of Kamala Harris the next time we have to do or attend to something that seriously sucks.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

The moment I realized I’m getting older? I just caught myself writing a message about not caring about the TikTok ban while simultaneously blasting CNN above a normal volume 😫

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Travel writers and editors: who is planning to attend IMM in NYC next week? I’ll be there with the entire digital Fodor’s editorial team. Hope to meet you there!

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

A very important article about our current society and how we are plagued by surging solitude and how it impacts everything from our politics to our psychology. Give it a read.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

My heart breaks for Los Angeles. In addition to the many resources supporting displaced people and rescue efforts, please join me in donating to the Pasadena Humane Society who are taking in pets with burn injuries and asking for help 😢💔 give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/...

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Eaton Fire Emergency

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Have seen this being shared and the anger it has caused. Shame on you, JETSETTER. If you’re an editor and can’t recognize how important freelance writers are to your publication, how much respect they deserve, and how hard they have to work in today’s media industry, then you shouldn’t be an editor.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

A truly great read from @nymag.com about the cruise industry, the loopholes these cruise companies take advantage of, how little they care for passengers, and how cruisers flock to them anyway. www.curbed.com/article/norw...

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They Missed Their Cruise Ship. That Was Only The Beginning.

A group of nine passengers were stranded on a remote island in Africa. They spent seven days trying to catch back up with the boat.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Postcards from a recent press trip to Switzerland ❄️

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

It sounds like in this case the editor wasn’t being fair if they made themselves open to pitches. If no guidelines, I’d ask what is their preferred way of pitching the publication. Many places like Fodor’s have a dedicated pitch inbox so that no one editor’s inbox is inundated with pitches.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

A pitch via text to my personal cell would earn some serious side eye action lol 👀

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I understand that trying to pitch an editor in a round about way may seem like you're giving your pitch a competitive edge, but it actually achieves the opposite and just shows the editor you haven't taken the time to read the pitching guidelines.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

One mistake I see new freelance writers make is pitching editors through the wrong mediums. From LinkedIn DMs to Instagram DMs to personal emails to Facebook Messenger, this is a surefire way to lose your thoughtful pitches in the shuffle. Instead, look at the writer's guidelines.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

My feed is a dizzying mix of Sabrina Carpenter’s Christmas special, updates on the United Healthcare shooter, and posts about the mass media lay offs. I cannot think of a better time to be flying to Switzerland where I will proceed to throw my phone into the Alps.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Thanks for sharing! Went ahead and removed the broken link 😊

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

My heart goes out to all my fellow writers and editors affected by the recent round of lay offs at Vox and Condé Nast. There is never a good time to be laid off, but there is something particularly awful about laying people off during the holidays.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I would like to patent my “vibe” of Christmas pajamas on the couch alongside my dog, cat, and husband while watching Seinfeld reruns.

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Dana Freeman @danafreeeman.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

As a luxury incentive trip planner, I love lists like this to look for the next best place to take my clients #travel

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Fodor's annual holiday gift guide is coming very soon. Can't wait to share with you all the fantastic gift ideas we tried, tested, and are recommending this year! Stay tuned!

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Sure! Fodor's usually pays between $250 and $400 for our digital articles.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Best email is pitches@fodors.com, which we review as a team twice a week. Please allow 3-5 weeks for a response unless the pitch is marked time sensitive. Here's the latest guidelines if needed: www.fodors.com/wp-content/u...

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Wishing you all the strength and a speedy recovery. Looking forward to seeing your pitches!

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Sure! Fodor's pays between $250 to $400. You can find our writer guideline's here: www.fodors.com/wp-content/u...

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Where are my travel authors at? If you've written a travel-inspired book and want to share it, drop a link here! I'd love to check it out.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Over at Fodor's, we launched our 'Dear Eugene' series (a nod to our founder, Eugene Fodor) to answer our reader's top travel questions. From tipping customs to joining the mile-high club to whether you really need to switch airplane seats to accommodate families sitting apart—here's our latest:

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Is Tipping in a Different Currency a Travel Faux Pas or a Practical Choice?

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

For context, I write this staring down the barrel of my third book's outline, a fiction novel. As a journalist with two nonfiction books under my belt, writing fiction is counter to every piece of writing I've ever done, and yet...why not try something new?

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

One of the best pieces of career advice I've been told is: "What got you here won’t get you there." In other words, fellow creators don't keep repeating the same formula, hoping to yield different results. Keep innovating, creating, throwing ideas at the wall, trying new things, and taking risks.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It's one of the joys of my job to help oversee Fodor's hotel awards from kick-off in the spring to publication in the fall. Here are our picks for 100 of the most incredible hotels for your 2025 travels! www.fodors.com/worlds-best/...

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The 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World in 2025

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Our assignment editor does her best to respond to all pitches within five weeks. Here's our latest writer guidelines for reference! www.fodors.com/wp-content/u...

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Auburn Scallon @wsauburn.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

One of my favorite travel writing features each year —acknowledging the responsibility and impact of tourism alongside the privilege of seeing the world 👇

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Thank you for checking it out! It was 100% a Fodor's team effort led by my stellar managing editor, Rachael Levitt.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The Fodor's No List highlights places where tourism puts unsustainable pressure on the land and local communities. While popular for good reason, these tourist spots are collapsing under the burden of their own prominence and have challenges that must be addressed. www.fodors.com/news/news/fo...

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Fodor’s No List 2025

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

P.S. and my feed is inexplicably photos of bookshelves and cats, so I consider this to be a wondrous place.

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

This is so helpful; thank you for putting this together!

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Nikki Vargas | travel editor & author @msnikkivargas.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Over at Fodor's Travel, we are always looking to work with freelance writers. Here are our latest writer guidelines: www.fodors.com/wp-content/u.... Looking forward to connecting with fellow writers, authors, and editors here!

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