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Ruth Brindle
Ruth Brindle is a lifelong journalist specialising in travel features for national newspapers and magazines, as well as a very wide-ranging list of top regional publications and websites. She gained excellent contacts in the travel industry through work as Deputy Features Editor and Travel Editor on IPC Media’s Woman’s Realm magazine and kept those valuable relationships over many years. As a seasoned freelance writer Ruth has ensured valued coverage of stories highlighting travel in the UK, Europe and, most particularly, in the US. Multi-generational, luxury and holidays for more mature travellers are of special interest.
Jessica Roe
Jessica Roe graduated with a BA in English at Cambridge University and has gone on to build a strong profile as a copywriter, content creator and digital marketing strategist. She has managed digital marketing campaigns for series and films on Netflix, BBC One, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Disney XD as well as clients in events, food, beverages and music industry. Her career as a travel writer began with UK locations and has expanded into Europe with recent commissions in France and Portugal. She has built a portfolio of luxury London hotel articles, family resorts and activities, couples retreats as well as fine dining, spa and wellness experiences
Tara O'Rourke
Tara O'Rourke loves reflecting her passion for exploring the world through the lens of her extensive knowledge of food and drink, luxury destinations and, as a mum of three, a detailed insight into family travel. Tara began her journalistic career as a valued contributor to Taste Shropshire magazine and going on to become the Editor of Shropshire Kitchen magazine. She loves nothing better than reflecting the culinary delights of each destination with its rich tapestry of culture. A particular focus is on family and additional needs travel and, through her personal knowledge, she can help share insights and tips for families and individuals with diverse needs.
James Ruddy
For many years, award-winning journalist James Ruddy was labelled as a conflict expert which took him to countless ‘tin hat’ destinations like Bosnia, Sierra Leone, North Korea and Sudan. His work has appeared in most UK national newspapers as well as ITN, Sky and BBC News and was covered in his autobiography The Kindness of a Stranger. Nowadays he delights in discovering true peace and pleasure in offbeat corners of Asia, Africa and the Americas. Closer to home, he loves nothing better than revealing those elusive ‘secret’ places in the UK and Europe.
Chris Page
Recently retired from a 45-year journalism career, Chris Page continues to file frequent freelance travel reviews extensively across British multimedia company National World's UK-wide print, social media and online platforms, latter reaching 10.5 million monthly page views audience. The multi award-winning writer now enjoys freedom and flexibility to further promote lifelong international interests, coverage reflecting ongoing passion for worldwide cultures including fine dining. Welcoming staycation to globetrotting individual and group assignments, the grandfather-of-two focuses on all aspects of travel from family-friendly multi-generational destinations to couple's city breaks to lone adventures.
