ANNELISE SORENSEN


AnneLise Sorensen





TRAVEL EXPERT & KEYNOTE SPEAKER



My philosophy: Travel, near or far, enhances life. I host lectures at global events, including The New York Times Travel Show and Women's Travel Fest. I've also contributed as a travel expert in the media, for CNN, NBC and The Guardian. I curate and plan trips, with a focus on how to maximize every adventure by unearthing unique experiences in culture, cuisine, cocktails and more.





travel themes and expertise





work/life balance



A key factor in employee satisfaction is work/life balance. But, more than one-third of employees don’t use all their PTO. I speak at companies, big and small, to inspire employees to travel and make the most of their PTO and employment benefits programs. I share tips and advice on how to plan memorable trips on a budget, from weekend getaways to international adventures.



safe travel in the pandemic age



As a longtime travel writer – and daughter of a doctor in infectious diseases – I’m an expert on how to stay safe, secure and healthy while on the road. I plan trips and experiences that prioritize your safety and health from departure to return.



destination tourism



I work directly with destinations and tourism organizations, focusing on a two-pronged strategy: How to meaningfully promote your destination and effectively connect with travel journalists, writers and bloggers for multi-platform, wide-ranging destination coverage.



backyard travel



It’s a new era of travel, and you don’t need to step on a jet plane to do it. Explore your own backyard, by subway, bike, car, rickshaw – you name it. I started my broadcast career by hosting a show called Backyard Travel on NBC – and I’m an expert in planning memorable local trips.



solo travel



Traveling alone isn’t just empowering – it’s also often more enriching. Without the buffer of a travel companion, there’s a heightened immediacy to experiencing new lands and cultures. I regularly lecture about the joys and challenges of solo travel, and develop itineraries to suit all levels of solo travelers, whether they’re hitting the road for the first or fiftieth time



travel transforms



Travel can be a catalyst for change in your life. After all, travel is as much a geographic as a personal journey. But, to maximize the power of travel, it’s just as important how you travel as where you travel. I host lectures on Travel Transforms at universities, companies and festivals, highlighting the power of travel – and how it can transform your life.



Ask a Travel Writer: Where Should I Go?



Trip-Planning by Travel Writers





Why do travel writers offer a distinct advantage in planning trips? It’s not simply that travel writers travel, but it’s the way they travel. In short: Travel writing is as much about the detective-level research as the prose. I visit, explore and sample hundreds of hotels – across all price points – to highlight the best. The same applies to restaurants, bars, sights, transport and more. I also go beyond the obvious to find the unique and overlooked. The result? Dynamic trips that will linger in your mind long after you've returned.



DESTINATIONS:
SPAIN AND BARCELONA
DENMARK AND SCANDINAVIA
NEW YORK
CALIFORNIA



In my two-plus decades as a travel writer, I’ve crisscrossed the globe – and can connect you to trip planners around the world. I split my time between New York, Spain, Denmark and California, and am enamored with each. My roots run deep in Spain and Denmark – my mother’s Catalan, and my father Danish – as well as California and New York. I’ve written numerous guidebooks, articles and other travel coverage to these destinations, and excel at creating top-notch itineraries and guided trips. Feeling ready? Book me to plan your next trip!



SELECT TRIPS



Barcelona and Beyond



Bound for Barcelona? Discover one of Spain’s – if not Europe’s – most popular cities with Catalonia expert AnneLise Sorensen, author of Top 10 Barcelona and many travel books and articles on the region. AnneLise, who is half Catalan, plans a memorable and intimate itinerary through this coastal capital, filled with insider tips, unique hotels, Catalan cuisine, hidden neighborhoods, fascinating museums and wine-fueled tapas bars. Make the most of your visit by venturing beyond Barcelona, from the sun-warmed Costa Brava to medieval Girona to the soaring Pyrenees to Cava Country.



SELECT TRIPS



Due North: Insider Denmark



Yes, Denmark is a land of fjords, herring and very good beer. But, maximize your visit by going beyond the usual travel circuit with Denmark expert AnneLise Sorensen. Discover wildly inventive New Nordic cuisine, edgy art and architecture, secret coastal hiking trails framed by the frothy North Sea and one of the most progressive eco cultures in the world. Plus, it’s time to dispel the myth that Scandinavia is too pricey to visit. AnneLise curates an adventure through Denmark on a budget, from designer hostels to free museums and tours.



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