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Anne Banas

Anne Banas

anne.banas@smartertravel.com @AnneBanas

Anne's stories have appeared on USA Today, Yahoo Travel, The Huffington Post, ABC News, Boston.com, and other major publications.

When it comes to travel and lifestyle, Anne is most passionate about local cuisine and culture, as well as sustainability, and she especially enjoys traveling to Europe, the U.K., the Caribbean, remote islands, and even her own backyard.

When she's not at the office, she's usually visiting local farms, gardening, taking food photos, or developing recipes in her "test kitchen."

In 2012, she graduated with high honors in the Professional Pastry Program at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, and was granted the Jean Creveux (MOF) Award for outstanding skill with sugar.

Anne received her undergraduate degree from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, and studied abroad at Trinity College, Oxford University. She's an active member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW).

9 Incredible Lakeside Retreats


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sunrise over moosehead lake maine. Outdoors
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6 Tips for Packing Toiletries Like a Pro


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top view of a toiletry kit with toothbrush shampoo soap and towel Fashion & Beauty
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8 Reasons You Should Go on a River Cruise


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8 Reasons You Should Go on a River Cruise Cities
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How to Travel to Cuba Legally from the U.S.


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How to Travel to Cuba Legally from the U.S. Arts & Culture
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Secrets of the Danube: 8 Inspiring River Towns of Eastern Europe


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Secrets of the Danube: 8 Inspiring River Towns of Eastern Europe Cruise
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What I Packed: Miami – Cuba – Eastern Europe


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What I Packed: Miami – Cuba – Eastern Europe Fashion & Beauty
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Cool London Eats: A Tale of Two Tantalizing Culinary Tours


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Cool London Eats: A Tale of Two Tantalizing Culinary Tours Food & Drink
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7 European Countries Where Your Dollar Will Go Further


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7 European Countries Where Your Dollar Will Go Further Budget Travel
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Borough Market: A Food Lover’s Paradise in Central London


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Borough Market: A Food Lover’s Paradise in Central London Food & Drink
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Guadeloupe: The French Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret … for Now


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Guadeloupe: The French Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret … for Now Adventure Travel
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Hottest Food Trends for Travelers in 2015


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Hottest Food Trends for Travelers in 2015 Miscellany
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Taste of the Caribbean: A Culinary Tour of Guadeloupe


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Taste of the Caribbean: A Culinary Tour of Guadeloupe Island
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10 Things You Must Eat (and Drink) in Copenhagen Right Now


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10 Things You Must Eat (and Drink) in Copenhagen Right Now Arts & Culture
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Nature in Action: Flying Over Iceland’s Hottest New Attraction


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Nature in Action: Flying Over Iceland’s Hottest New Attraction Miscellany
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Penobscot Bay, Maine: From the Land to the Sea (in Photos)


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Penobscot Bay, Maine Photography
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