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At my first South by Southwest in Austin, I signed my memoir BRAVE-ish at the The Female Quotient bookSHElf and connected with an inspiring community of storytellers and creators. Staying at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin made this first SXSW experience a true riverfront oasis of gratitude, connection, and meaningful moments.
For Pasadena Magazine in print, travel journalist Lisa Niver spotlights luxury at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, using it as a refined base to explore Central Florida’s standout experiences across Orlando and Kissimmee. From scuba diving at EPCOT’s DiveQuest and her first airboat ride with Wild Florida to spa indulgence, breakfast with Goofy, dining at Columbia Restaurant, and an event at Top Tier by Reunion in the Vacation Home Capital of the U.S., the story captures a seamless blend of adventure, luxury, and local charm.
I sailed through French Polynesia with Windstar Cruises, exploring Tahiti, Bora Bora, and beyond aboard the all-suite Star Breeze. Listen to my interview featured on The Jet Set TV with host Nikki Noya, highlighting small-ship cruising with immersive island experiences, Marina access, and dining inspired by the James Beard Foundation.
Congratulations Dr. Carl Law, founder of Doctors First Staffing, for being featured in the series: “Inspirational Black Men and Women in Medicine.”
Deer Valley Resort has more than doubled in size, with new lifts, a state-of-the-art gondola, and the East Village will have both a Four Seasons Resort and Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley. Experience the Expanded Excellence transformation ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics.
Award-winning travel journalist Lisa Niver reflects on her global adventures featured in Pasadena Magazine, from helicopter flights over Antarctica with Quark Expeditions to polar bear encounters on a Churchill Wild walking safari in Canada and sailing on Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world at its debut. Her travels also include Ireland’s castles for the award-winning TV special Celtic Charm and a delicious surprise in Genoa, where pesto is so iconic that travelers can even bring it through airport security to fly home.
Travel journalist Lisa Niver’s Ireland Travel Special, “Celtic Charm,” on The Jet Set TV has earned a Triple Crown of awards — dotCOMM Platinum, Telly Silver, and First Place at the Southern California Journalism Awards. The segment celebrates Ireland’s landscapes, legends, and unforgettable experiences from the Wild Atlantic Way to Dublin.
Thank you to ShoutOut LA for interviewing me!
In her Bored Panda article, travel journalist Lisa Niver spotlights Central Florida’s dynamic mix of luxury, adventure, and charm across Kissimmee and Orlando. From scuba diving inside EPCOT’s Living Seas and staying at Four Seasons Resort Orlando to exploring Top Tier at Reunion vacation homes, Wild Florida airboat tours, and strolling Celebration’s lakeside streets, she reveals why this region delivers far more than theme parks.
From Manhattan and Sarasota to Hollywood Boulevard and Austin’s SXSW, 2026 is off to a dynamic start with national recognition, speaking engagements, and expanding media coverage. After winning 1st Place Podcast Host at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, Make Your Own Map is now streaming in 67 countries worldwide. ✈️