Meet The Insiders

The writers, editors, and tastemakers using Safara to track & rate their hotels stays. Explore their official Stayed Lists.

Austa Somvichian-Clausen

Journalist and storyteller covering culture, environment, travel, and technology. Published in National Geographic, The Washington Post, The Hill, and more.

Becca Hensley

Poet, essayist, and award winning travel & lifestyle journalist. Published in Esquire, Architectural Digest, Conde Naste Traveler, and more.

Brandon Berkson

CEO & Founder of Hotels Above Par. Visited 100+ hotels and built a career telling the world about them.

Dan Howarth

Writer, editor and creative consultant covering travel, architecture, and interior design. Published in Architectural Digest, Wallpaper*, Dezeen, and more.

Devorah Lev-Tov

Food, travel, and wellness journalist. Published in The New York Times, Vogue, Condé Nast, and more. Author of 150 Spas You Need to Visit Before You Die.

Jennifer Leigh Parker

Travel journalist, editor, and columnist focused on the future of travel. Published in Forbes, Bloomberg, T+L, and more.

Jillian Dara

Travel and lifestyle journalist covering food, wine (WSET 2), spirits, and culture. Published in MICHELIN Guides, Forbes, T+L, and more.

Jordi Lippe-McGraw

Travel and lifestyle journalist covering luxury and family travel. Published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, and more.

Kelli Acciardo

Writer and editor covering food, travel, and beauty. Published in Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Women's Health, and more. Co-author of The Bucket List: Romantic Escapes.

Laura Motta

Travel writer and editor with 15 years covering global destinations. Formerly at Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, and ShermansTravel. Author of The Escapologist travel newsletter.

Lauren Harano

Travel journalist and boutique hotel expert covering luxury stays, restaurants, and bucket-list destinations. Published in Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Fodor's Travel, and more.

Lindsay Cohn

Travel, design, and wellness journalist who has traveled to 46 countries across six continents. Published in Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and more.

Shivani Vora

Lifestyle journalist covering travel, real estate, art, and design. Published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, and more.

Vicki Denig

Wine and travel journalist based between New York and Paris. Published in Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Wine Enthusiast, and more. Certified Specialist of Wine.