Danger Jill Robinson

06/02/2024

With 118 islands and atolls, soft sandy beaches, a sunny climate and welcoming people, it’s understandable why Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia are popular with honeymooners. Where should you go? Read my article for the Nob Hill Gazette to find out.

With 118 islands and atolls, soft sandy beaches, a sunny climate and welcoming people, it’s understandable why Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia are popular with honeymooners.

05/02/2024

Slow adventure isn’t usually my speed, but post-injury, I kept an open mind during an adventure on Vancouver Island. See what happened in my story for Shondaland.

During a trip to Vancouver Island, a writer confronts her physical need to swap extreme exploits for a much slower sojourn.

04/02/2024

I had a hard time keeping this list small. Check out my latest for AFAR.

Beach enclaves, wellness getaways, green retreats: These are the 10 best resorts in the Hawaiian Islands.

01/02/2024

Check out National Geographic’s 2024 Travelers of the Year, a project I’ve been working on for the past few months. These nine travelers inspire us to experience the best of the world, and once we’re out the door, help make our journeys more meaningful.

These nine game changers are making a difference. Here they share their tips on how to be a better traveler.

21/12/2023

In April, I traveled to Te Wāhipounamu, New Zealand's South Island, to check out a 14,600-hectare working sheep station in an alpine landscape that I didn't want to leave. Flockhill is expanding in 2024 to include a small number of villas and a restaurant (beyond the existing homestead). Check out my feature article in Robb Report Australia & New Zealand for the story.

https://view.publitas.com/robb-report-australia-and-new-zealand/holiday-2023/page/140

05/12/2023

No need to sleep on an airport floor when there are excellent airport hotels nearby. Check out this list in my most recent article for AFAR.

Why crash on an airport floor anymore? These airport hotels around the world offer far more than a comfortable bed.

08/11/2023

I wrote this article about meaningful ways to connect with Hawaiian culture for Globetrotting magazine right as news was breaking about the Maui wildfires. Please consider adding any of the experiences to your next trip to the Hawaiian Islands, as well as needed assistance in Maui.

When I’m in the Hawaiian Islands, I spend part of my time participating in cultural experiences and volunteering opportunities centred around mālama. The word, meaning to “care for,” highlights one of the things that makes the destination special—the interconnected relationship between peop...

16/10/2023

Read my latest for AFAR to learn about these award-winning historic hotels.

Book a storied stay at one of these winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.

11/10/2023

After a scary scuba incident, I was left wondering whether I'd ever truly feel comfortable diving. Luckily, a dive trip to Fiji got me reacquainted with my skills, and I got to tell the story for Shondaland.

With her confidence shattered, a writer seeks to feel comfortable deep underwater again.

05/09/2023

This article of mine appeared in the July/August 2023 print issue of the Saturday Evening Post before the Maui wildfires, and illustrates the importance of listening to Native Hawaiians and residents about how best to respect their sacred home.

The new era of tourism in Hawai‘i encourages visitors to leave the archipelago better than they found it.

04/07/2023

Looking for an integrative wellness program somewhere beautiful? Check out my latest for Travel + Leisure.

Integrative lifestyle program "Within" at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay gives guests something to dream about.

09/06/2023

Keep your eyes on this important voyage, and learn more in my article for National Geographic.

The crew of the Hōkūleʻa is embarking on an arduous 47-month journey across the Pacific Rim.

26/05/2023

Looking for great water shoes for your outdoorsy pursuits? Check out my Outside review of some of the best.

Whether you’re looking for a comfortable shoe to keep out pebbly intruders or an easy slide for your beach getaway, we’ve got you covered

01/05/2023

My tribute to the Bella Coola Valley, in the current AAA Explorer.

https://www.ace.aaa.com/publications/travel/international-destinations/bella-coola-valley.html

25/04/2023

In early 2019, I got an assignment to write about a new TV show for National Geographic. After three seasons (so far) of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, we now have the Uncharted book—dropping today, April 25. I'm so thankful to Gordon, National Geographic, and everyone at Studio Ramsay for their kindness, support, and willingness to dangle wonderful assignments in front of my face.

22/03/2023

Redwood National and State Parks is a great place to feel small. Plan your trip with my guide to the parks for Conde Nast Traveler.

Consider this your complete handbook to taking in the world's tallest trees across this four-park destination.

06/03/2023

Plan your next vacation with my 3 Perfect Days story on the Islands of Tahiti for Hemispheres.

The islands of Tahiti focus on laid-back, but they also call to adventurers who want to voyage past the reef, below the surface, or into the lush interior.

17/02/2023

As we enter the last few days of Carnival season, check out my story for Travel + Leisure about the importance of music in New Orleans through the eyes of trumpet player Branden Lewis.

Trumpet player Branden Lewis tells Travel + Leisure what Mardi Gras is really about.

16/12/2022

Looking for a break from your regular ski haunt? Read my Virtuoso article on Big Sky, Montana.

Here’s what to expect this winter at Montana’s Big Sky Resort, plus our tips for where to stay, play, après-ski, and shop while you’re there.

21/10/2022

Follow me along Highway 1 from San Francisco to Carmel, for the San Francisco Chronicle.

California's Highway 1 is a 1,100-mile national treasure. These six itineraries feature more than 150 scenic sites and experiences to help you plan your next coastal road trip.

30/09/2022

Not ready to go back to the studio for yoga practice? Go outdoors in San Francisco or Oakland, like I did for this San Francisco Standard story.

Head outside for a new view from your downward dog.

02/09/2022

Don't be so fast to drive through Grass Valley and Nevada City on a California Gold Country trip. There are good reasons for you to stay a while. Check out my article for San Diego magazine to learn why.

Recent historic hotel renovations are luring visitors back to two rural California Gold Rush towns

29/08/2022

Get a deeper insight to Polynesian culture by spending a day with a family on Moʻorea. Check out my article for Hemispheres to learn how.

“I’m proud to help others experience my culture and show how a simple life can be rewarding,” says Moorea Maori Tours co-founder Sam Folituu.

04/08/2022

The unique quality of Polynesian tattoo designs has inspired visitors to take home a more permanent souvenir. But how should travelers who aren’t part of that culture get a tattoo respectfully? Check out my latest story for National Geographic.

Across the Pacific, tattoos are etched into the culture. Finding meaning in your own ‘story on skin’ helps honor the tradition.