Lena Katz

Sr. Travel Correspondent | JustLuxe

Latest Posts

11.21.2016

Windstar Sailing: The Best of Yachting & Cruising

For those who need to vacation apart from crowds but still want to see the world’s iconic landmarks, sailing yacht cruises are the perfect way to explore and make friends. The ships offer ...

10.26.2016

A Photo Tour of Jackson Family Wines

There’s a misconception that California’s wine country is already fully discovered, overrun by tourists, queues at every tasting room, and that all the wineries are owned by corporations. ...

08.09.2016

Unwind Post Olympics At This New Wellness Resort Near Rio

Located a couple of hours from Rio de Janeiro, in the picturesque town of Penedo, at the foot of the Mantiqueira Mountains, Rituaali is a blissful new getaway for those looking to unwind ...

06.02.2016

Downtown Miami Dining Adventure by the Pubbelly Boys

Everyone in Miami with any grasp on the culinary or social scene knows of the Pubbelly Boys, and loves their restaurants. People rave about the original Miami Beach location and inquire of newcomers: ...

05.31.2016

Sunny Isles Icon Acqualina Showcases Exciting & Lavish New Project

Four years ago, JustLuxe reported on an exciting luxury real estate development adjacent to Acqualina Resort & Spa. It was called The Mansions, and was a new build in a large oceanfront lot ...

04.27.2016

Avalon Passion Brings More Suite Sailing to Danube Cruisers

Inaugurated under sunny skies for an enthusiastic international crowd, Avalon Passion is poised to bring SuiteShips to even more Danube cruisers in the coming years. For Avalon Waterways, this was ...

04.01.2016

2016 Cruise Industry Entices Travelers With Big Names, Small Ports

March’s Seatrade Global convention is the cruise industry’s chance to convene, make deals, announce last year’s important statistics to their peers, and discuss the trends ...

12.29.2015

5 Fantastic NYE Bashes in Miami You Can Still Get Into If You Hurry!

Haven’t had time to think past your Christmas hangover yet? Well, friend, New Year’s Eve waits for no one, and it’s definitely one of the greatest nights to be out in Miami. ...

07.01.2015

Karisma Resorts Promises Both Family-Friendly and Child-Free in One Riviera Maya Location

Is there a happy medium between child-free and family-friendly? How can a resort welcome both groups while annoying neither? Karisma Resorts, stalwart of upscale all-inclusive in the Riviera Maya ...

08.07.2014

10 Hotels With Private Marinas & Yacht Docking Perks

The yachting lifestyle offers unparalleled escape from crowds and access to obscure destinations, but often at a tradeoff for other creature comforts. After several days of confinement in ...

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About Lena Katz

Lena Katz is the author of the Travel Temptations series (SIP, SUN, SNOW), published by Globe Pequot Press in 2009. Lena is also a travel expert for Celebrations/1800FLOWERS and WEtv (online and on-air). She contributes to the South China Morning Post and ABC News online. Lena is a former Orbitz Travel blogger and former columnist for the LA Times. She's been published in Brides Magazine, Robb Report, the International Herald Tribune, and at least 20 other consumer print publications, plus on countless Websites. She's appeared as an on-camera expert on Bravo, E! Channel and ABC News Now. She recently launched the boutique content and casting firm Variable Content based in Miami.