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For more than 25 years I have worked as a freelance travel journalist, editor and photographer. I cover solo, family, adventure, culinary and luxury travel experiences, in addition to interior design, architecture, golf, spa, shopping, attractions and events. Scroll down to view some recent stories.

My work has appeared in many print publications and online including USA TODAY, Reveal Magazine, USA TODAY GoEscape Magazine, SmarterTravel.com, U.S. News & World Report, AAA Publications, South China Morning Post, Delta Sky, Midwest Living, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Travel Illinois Magazine, HomeExchange.com and FamilyTravelForum.com. I am a USA TODAY 10Best expert for Illinois. I've received the distinguished 2018 U.S. Travel Association & Brand USA IPW Travel Writer Award for Best U.S. Travel Destination Article and the 2017 TravMedia Journalist of the Year Award (watch the video from the awards presentation here).  I’ve been a contributing editor for Meredith Corporation’s Midwest Living Magazine, a Lowell Thomas Award winning publication.

I am available for interviews about travel tips, trends, family travel and destinations.

Want more? Download Kit's full resume here.


 

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Some Recent Clips:

3 Places to Stargaze

Reveal Magazine
Summer 2020

3 Places to Go Ballooning

Reveal Magazine
Spring 2020

The Best Après-Ski Activities in Utah

MtnScoop (online)
January 2020

3 Places to Swim with Gentle Giants

Reveal Magazine
Winter 2020

At Home With Hemingway

Westways Magazine / AAA
November / December 2019

5 of the Most Charming Ski Towns in the USA

MtnScoop (online)
November 2019

The Best Après-Ski Activities in Colorado

MtnScoop (online)             
December 2019

Down Under

USA TODAY GoEscape Magazine
Summer 2019

Myanmar Scenic Aura Cruise Review

Cruise Critic (online)
Spring, 2019

By the Book

USA Today
February 2019

The Broadmoor at 100

South China Morning Post
(print and online)
November 2018

Stage Presents, The Nutcracker

Midwest Living Magazine
November / December 2018

By the Book

USA TODAY GoEscape Magazine
Winter 2019

SouthWest Germany Bicycle Diaries

South China Morning Post (print and online) September, 2018

Come On In!

Home & Away Magazine
(print and online)
September / October 2018

Go with the Flow in Wild Idaho

USA Today GoEscape Magazine Summer 2018

Carnival!

USA Today GoEscape Magazine
Summer 2018

Fly First, Then Float: Get to Know Gem Air

The Eddy, OARS Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Travel Blog Summer, 2018

Old School Americana at Michigan's Grand Hotel

South China Morning Post
(print and online)
June 2018

HX: The Hotel Experience

Vol. 1 - all stories
Bed Bugs story
James Beard story

Sustainable Dining: Firefly Grill

Travel Illinois Magazine
Fall / Winter 2018-19

Smarter Travel Chicago Guide

SmarterTravel.com (online)
Spring, 2018
Reporting by Kit Bernardi

48 Hours in Boise, Idaho

The Eddy, OARS Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Travel Blog

Looking for Lincoln

2018 Travel Illinois & Michigan Heritage Corridor Guide

USA Today
10Best Illinois Attractions

2017 Readers' Choice (online)
Kit Bernardi, Expert

In Search of the Sweet Season

Travel Illinois Magazine
Fall/Winter 2017-18

Atomic City:
Secret No Longer

USA Today GoEscape Magazine Summer 2017

Finding the Angle

Home & Away Magazine
May / June 2017

Denver's ART Hotel

South China Morning Post
(print & online) May 2017

Women Gone Wild

Midwest Living Out & About
May/June 2017

Celebrating the Bicycle's Bicentennial in Germany

Family Travel Forum
(online)
Summer 2017

Wild Encounters

Travel Illinois Magazine
Spring / Summer 2017

Above The Rest:
Views from Chicago's Sky-High Bars

USA Today Great Lakes GoEscape Magazine
Summer 2017

Illinois Made

Travel Illinois Magazine
Spring / Summer 2017

6 Tours First Time Chicago Visitors Should Experience — Locals' Picks

U.S. News & World Report Travel (online) March 2017
Also picked up by MSN!

5 Chicago Festivals to Plan a Trip Around

U.S. News & World Report Travel (online) December 2016
Also picked up by Yahoo!

10 Tips to Dial Down Holiday Family Travel Stress

HomeExchange Blog (online) December 2016

Bottle Good Cheer

Midwest Living Out & About
November / December 2016

Illinois Made

Travel Illinois Magazine
Fall / Winter 2016

 

Inside Ricard Branson's Swanky Virgin Hotels Chicago

South China Morning Post (print & online) May 2016

Road Tripping on The Rock

USA Today GoEscape Magazine
Summer 2016

Cycle for Your Supper

Midwest Living Out & About
July 2016

Illinois Made

Travel Illinois Magazine
Spring / Summer 2016

Cruise Like a Viking

USA Today GoEscape Magazine
Winter 2016

 

Northern Lights Cruise Basics

Cruise Critic (online)
Fall 2015

A Golden Opportunity

Delta Sky
March 2015

Just Wright

USA Today GoEscape Magazine
Summer 2015