James Bartlett

Journalist James Bartlett has written for over 130 publications including the Los Angeles Times, the BBC, and Atlas Obscura. His books include The Alaskan Blonde: Sex, Secrets, and the Hollywood Story that Shocked America.

Carpinteria Beach, California: Calm Waters and Clifftop Views on the Central Coast

How to experience Carpinteria Beach, California, the self-described "world's safest beach" known for bluffs, wide sands, and sunbathing seals

Beyond The Aurora: The Surprises of Fun and Funky Fairbanks, Alaska

Too many people speed through Fairbanks, Alaska. But there's much to reward travelers who spend a little time

President of Frommer Media LLC, Editorial Director of Frommer's guidebooks, author of the best-selling "Frommer's New York City 2025" and "Frommer's New York City Day by Day", host of "The Travel Show", named one of the 13 best podcasts for travel by the New York Times.

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Editor-in-Chief of Frommers.com, author of Here Lies America, co-host of "The Travel Show" on WABC, two-time Lowell Thomas Award winner for Guide Book of the Year (London, Orlando).

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Frommer's Managing Editor. Previous contributor to the Village Voice, Chicago Reader, and others. Covers quirky travel, set-jetting, wildlife, budget, security, &c. Favorite destination ever: Japan. zthompson@frommermedia.com

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James Bartlett

Carpinteria Beach, California: Calm Waters and Clifftop Views on the Central Coast

Beyond The Aurora: The Surprises of Fun and Funky Fairbanks, Alaska

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