<![CDATA[Lauren's Latest]]>https://laurenharano.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8uPh!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdf75a3-7053-4bf4-8ee1-4b163f784600_500x500.pngLauren's Latesthttps://laurenharano.substack.comSubstackTue, 01 Sep 2026 20:02:47 GMT<![CDATA[8/17: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/817-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/817-happy-mondayMon, 17 Aug 2026 17:39:56 GMTHi everyone,

I hope you all had a nice weekend! After a lovely few days in Muskoka, Canada, for personal travel, I’m now off on work travel. My first stop is in Hawaii, where I’ll be visiting Oʻahu & Kauaʻi. From there, I’m heading to Kyoto and Tokyo, and finally ending in California.

I won’t be at my computer as much as usual, but I’ll definitely be reachable (just a bit slow to respond). Feel free to send over timely travel pitches so I can send them out as I see them.

Here’s what I’m always looking for:

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  • I’m looking for luxury hotel openings this fall. (Please, no re-openings.)

  • I’m looking for luxury travel trends. Send over any info/data/stats you have.

  • I’m searching for fall beauty trends. Would love to hear about new treatments at clinics.

  • I’m always looking for super special/unique/standout luxury properties and destinations for CNT. If you know of any new openings, under-the-radar destinations, or anything with a strong sense of place, send me your favorites.

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

My Travel Schedule:

  • Aug. 16–22: Oʻahu & Kauaʻi

  • Aug. 23–30: Kyoto & Tokyo

  • Aug. 31–Sept. 9: Orange County, CA

  • Sept. 10: NYC

Fun News!

I’m looking to connect with hotel GMs. I have a very exciting project coming up, and I’d love to start making some connections.

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The next two weeks will be busy, but feel free to reach out if you have something timely to share. Looking ahead, I have some flexibility in October and November for press trips, so hopefully we can make something work!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[8/11: Happy Tuesday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/811-happy-tuesdayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/811-happy-tuesdayTue, 11 Aug 2026 13:21:33 GMTHi everyone,

I hope you’re all enjoying August so far! I had a lovely time in the Hamptons with my sister last week, and am now getting back in the swing of things. As most of you know, I’m heading off on a big trip (both work & personal) at the end of this week.

I’m visiting Muskoka (Canada), then off to O‘ahu and Kauai, then bopping to Kyoto and Tokyo, and ending in LA. I plan to be back in NY in mid-September! I am so excited to experience all of these places!

This week, I’m buckling down and sending out a few important pitches. If there’s anything timely you’d like to share, please ping me now.

Here’s what I’m pitching:

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  • I’m looking for luxury hotel openings this fall. (Please, no re-openings.)

  • I’m looking for luxury travel trends. Send over any info/data/stats you have.

  • I’m searching for fall beauty trends. Would love to hear about new treatments at clinics.

  • I’m always looking for super special/unique/standout luxury properties and destinations for CNT. If you know of any new openings, under-the-radar destinations, or anything with a strong sense of place, send me your favorites.

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

My Travel Schedule:

  • Aug. 13–16: Muskoka, Canada

  • Aug. 16–22: Oʻahu & Kauaʻi

  • Aug. 23–30: Kyoto & Tokyo

  • Aug. 31–Sept. 9: Orange County, CA

  • Sept. 10: NYC

Fun News!

I’m looking to connect with hotel GMs. I have a very exciting project coming up, and I’d love to start making some connections.

Recently Published Articles

In the Loop

This week I’ll be pitching, so now is the time to reach me. August will be extra, extra busy, so if you have any timely news or are looking ahead to September, ping me ASAP!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[8/3: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/83-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/83-happy-mondayMon, 03 Aug 2026 14:25:52 GMTHello hello, and happy August!

It’s crazy we’re 8 months into the year! The next few weeks will be a blur, so I’ll be getting a ton of work done now until Aug. 12. If you have anything timely you want to chat about, now is the time to touch base with me!

As a recap, I’ll be in the Hamptons this Wednesday to Sunday working on hotel reviews, destination guides, restaurant features, and social content, so reach out if you know of anything new/fun/exciting happening out East.

Next week, I’ll be off on a big trip. I’m heading to Canada, Hawaii, Japan, and LA, and will be back in NY until mid-September. I hope to not be at my computer too much (lol), so I probably won’t be answering a ton of many emails.

This week, I’m buckling down and mainly looking for luxury trends, so please send over any data. I’m also on the lookout for new hotel openings.

Here’s what I’m pitching:

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  • I'm working on a travel piece about luxury hotels with contrast therapy and hydrothermal wellness experiences. For this, I'm really looking beyond the standard sauna-and-cold-plunge setup. I'm interested in properties offering things like: Nordic bathing circuits, mountainside saunas, lakeside or oceanfront cold plunges, notable hydrotherapy circuits, guided sauna rituals, spas centered on natural thermal waters, salt rooms/halotherapy, etc. If you represent a property with something distinctive in this space, please send details AND high-res images my way. I'm keeping the list to a small, well-curated selection, so specificity is helpful.

    • If I’ve visited a hotel your PR company represents, reach out if they have any cool new spa treatments. I’m working with a spa magazine and want to review hotel spas I’ve already been to.

  • I’m seeing “Lore Chasing” (aka travelers prioritizing out-of-the-ordinary experiences, unique stays, and once-in-a-lifetime moments over just checking off a destination). If you have a hotel/story idea/experience that fits this, send it my way.

  • I’m looking for luxury travel trends. Send over any info/data/stats you have.

  • I’m looking for luxury hotel openings in the next 3 months.

  • I’m always looking for super special/unique/standout luxury properties and destinations for CNT. If you know of any new openings, under-the-radar destinations, or anything with a strong sense of place, send me your favorites.

  • I’m looking to talk to hoteliers or GMs doing something different with guest experience (not just amenities, but real innovation in how a property runs). Would make a great feature!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

My Travel Schedule:

  • Aug. 5–8: Hamptons

  • Aug. 13–16: Muskoka, Canada

  • Aug. 16–22: Oʻahu & Kauaʻi

  • Aug. 23–30: Kyoto & Tokyo

  • Aug. 31–Sept. 9: Orange County, CA

  • Sept. 9: NYC

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This week, I’ll be pitching, so now is the time to reach me. August will be extra, extra busy, so if you have any timely news or are looking ahead to September, ping me ASAP!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[7/27: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/727-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/727-happy-mondayMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:05:44 GMTHi everyone, and happy last week of July!

This month has absolutely zipped by, and it was so nice to be in New York and get on top of work. August will be quite the blur, as I’m heading out east next week, then hopping to Canada, Hawaii, and Japan for work and personal trips.

In terms of the Hamptons, I’ll be there next Wednesday to Sunday working on hotel reviews, destination guides, and social content, so reach out if you know of anything new/fun/exciting happening out east.

As for Canada, Hawaii, and Japan, I really want to experience and explore each place, so I won’t be at my desk much. I’ll have various assignments while I’m traveling, so I’ll be working on those, but probably won’t be answering too many emails.

This week, I’m buckling down and mainly looking for luxury trends, so please send over any data. I’m also on the lookout for new hotel openings.

Here’s what I’m pitching:

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Media Opps

  • I’m looking for luxury travel trends. Send over any info/data/stats you have.

  • I’m looking for luxury hotel openings in the next 3 months.

  • I’m always looking for super special/unique/standout luxury properties and destinations for CNT. If you know of any new openings, under-the-radar destinations, or anything with a strong sense of place, send me your favorites.

  • I’m curious about wellness travel data and trends for a piece I’m working on. If you have research, surveys, or numbers on how travelers are approaching wellness right now, I’d love to see it.

  • I’m looking to talk to hoteliers or GMs doing something different with guest experience (not just amenities, but real innovation in how a property runs). Would make a great feature!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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This is my last week where I’ll really be chained to my computer. I’m planning on getting a ton done in terms of pitching, so now is the time to reach me!

August will be extra, extra busy, so if you have any timely news or are looking ahead to September, ping me asap!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

New York is so pretty in the summer.

]]><![CDATA[7/20: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/720-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/720-happy-mondayMon, 20 Jul 2026 12:56:20 GMTHelloooo and happy Monday!

It’s been another busy month of writing, pitching, copyediting, researching, and working on various projects for different outlets. It feels so good to be back in the swing of things, and I’m really looking forward to getting things done this week!

I’m open to pitches and am all ears for anything luxury travel. I’m also interested in trends, data, and unique experiences.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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Media Opps

  • I’m always looking for super special/unique/standout luxury properties and destinations for CNT. If you know of any new openings, under-the-radar destinations, or anything with a strong sense of place, send me your favorites.

  • I’m curious about wellness travel data and trends for a piece I’m working on. If you have research, surveys, or numbers on how travelers are approaching wellness right now, I’d love to see it.

  • I’m looking to talk to hoteliers or GMs doing something different with guest experience (not just amenities, but real innovation in how a property runs). Would make a great feature!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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I’m in New York until mid-August before I head to Hawaii, Tokyo + Kyoto, and LA for a few weeks. I have time this week for a few calls, so ping me if you want to set something up!

Also, if you’re hosting any travel-related events in NYC, let me know. I’d love to pop by!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

I recently visited Japan Village in Brooklyn, and loved it!

]]><![CDATA[7/13: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/713-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/713-happy-mondayMon, 13 Jul 2026 14:48:09 GMTHi everyone,

This week is all business! I’ll be pitching Monday-Friday, so feel free to send me any ideas/stories/trends/etc. you might have.

Looking ahead to one month from today, I’ll be off on a big trip. I’m starting in Canada, then heading to Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, Tokyo and Kyoto, and potentially Seoul. From there, I’ll make a pit-stop in California to visit family.

That said, I’ve got a lot to do before then, so now is the time to catch me! As always, I’m open to all kinds of LUXURY TRAVEL pitches, news, trends, data, etc.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • I’m looking for adaptive reuse hotels (think old banks, churches, palazzos, factories turned into boutique stays). Can be in the US or Europe.

  • Know of any Michelin-starred chefs opening residencies or pop-ups at hotels this year? Let me know!

  • I’m looking for private island buyouts or whole-property takeover experiences under 20 rooms. These need to be ~exclusive~.

  • Know of any boutique properties doing circadian-friendly lighting or sleep-focused room design (blackout done right, no blue light at night, quiet HVAC)?

  • I’m heading to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka in late August — if you work with hotels, restaurants, or experiences in those cities, feel free to ping me.

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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I’m in New York for a few weeks, but my schedule has really filled up. If your company is having any travel-related events, let me know, and I’ll try to make it!

As a heads up, I’m mainly pitching CNT, T+L, Robb Report, and Michelin. I’m also working with Hotels Above Par, Girls Who Eat’s non-toxic travel channel, Marriott, The Everygirl, The Quality Edit, and more.

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[7/6: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/76-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/76-happy-mondayMon, 06 Jul 2026 15:17:20 GMTHi everyone!

After an amazing week in Montana with my family, I’m back in New York. I’ve decided to slow down my traveling this month to focus on work, and I’m really looking forward to pitching, writing, and connecting with people in the industry again. The last few months have been very busy (in the best way), so having a few weeks to reset is much needed.

That said, I’m all business, so feel free to reach out with anything and everything! I’m open to all kinds of pitches, news, trends, data, etc.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • Know a hotel with a real medical wellness program (hyperbaric, red light, sleep clinic, IV therapy) that’s more than a spa menu item? I’m looking for real science, not just marketing.

  • Know of any five-star properties opening in an Arctic/Nordic destination (Norway, Greenland, Iceland) this year?

  • Work with any luxury hotels in Shibuya or Shinjuku (in Tokyo)? Feel free to reach out!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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I’m back to business! I already have quite a few coffee meetings set up, but if you want to hop on a call, let me know, and I can check my schedule!

As a heads up, these days, I’m mainly pitching CNT, T+L, Robb Report, and Michelin. I’m also working with Hotels Above Par, Girls Who Eat’s non-toxic travel channel, Marriott, The Everygirl, The Quality Edit, and more.

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[6/29: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/629-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/629-happy-mondayMon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:03 GMTHi hi,

I hope you’re all enjoying the summer! I was just visiting The Meadows, a lovely property in Western Montana (thank you to Bailee and Elana from Decker Royal!), and am now on a family trip for the week. I’ll be working for a few days, then offline the rest of the week, so I’ll keep things short and sweet.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • I'm looking for newly restored historic properties (think centuries-old buildings turned boutique hotels) opening in 2026/2027. Hi-res images are a must!

  • I'm covering the rise of last-minute luxury travel bookings. If you have data, a quote-worthy spokesperson, or a client seeing this trend, send it my way.

  • Know of any NYC restaurants doing something interesting with “conscious cuisine” or clean ingredient sourcing? I want to hear about it.

  • I’m looking into hotels with cool pet programs (ie private dog parks, pet spa treatments, pet-friendly amenities) for an upcoming roundup. Send ideas my way!

  • Know of any luxury summer travel trends? Send them my way!

  • Work with any luxury hotels in Shibuya or Shinjuku (in Tokyo)? Feel free to reach out!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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I’m in Montana with family for the week! I do this trip every summer, and it’s so special to me. I’ll be online here and there, so feel free to reach out if you need anything. After this, I’ll be running around New York for the month of July. Looking forward to connecting then!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[6/22: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/622-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/622-happy-mondayMon, 22 Jun 2026 13:27:02 GMTHi everyone,

It’s been a busy week in New York! I finally caught up on work after my European getaway and was rewarded with the most amazing staycation at The Mercer hotel in SoHo. I highly recommend that hotel for anyone visiting the city! (A huge thank you to Shadow PR!)

This week, I’ll be writing a slew of hotel reviews and destination guides. I have some time to pitch, so please send over any relevant luxury travel story ideas.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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Media Opps

  • Know of any luxury summer travel trends? Send them my way!

  • Work with any luxury hotels in Shibuya or Shinjuku (in Tokyo)? Feel free to reach out!

  • Know of any luxury boutique hotels in Kyoto? I’d love to connect!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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After a lovely week in New York, I’m off again on Friday. I’ll be heading to Montana for a family trip and will likely be OOO most of next week. Please touch base with me this week if you have anything timely to share!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[6/15: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/615-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/615-happy-mondayMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:23:22 GMTHi everyone,

I hope you’re all enjoying June! I just got back to New York after a wonderful two weeks in Europe. I mixed in work, family, and friend trips, and it was truly amazing! I have some vacation blues now that I’m back, but I’m looking forward to getting in a good workflow again.

Before we get into things, I just wanted to say a big thank you to all the great PR pros who helped make some of my trip possible. Julianna Mauriello from DT Creative and Sophie Levine from JPR are the BEST! I appreciate everything they did to make my trips seamless.

Now back to business! I’ll be catching up on emails and my usual assignments Monday-Wednesday, then I’ll be pitching a ton Thursday and Friday. I’m excited to write for more outlets this month, so feel free to pitch me any and all luxury travel news + updates.

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Here’s what I’m looking for:

Media Opps

  • I’m pitching yacht news to SuperYacht Times. Send me exciting updates!

  • Know of any cool luxury travel trends? Send them my way!

  • Know of any luxury fashion brands collabing with hotels (not just beach clubs, but merch, activations, etc.)? Let me know!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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I’m back in New York for a little over a week! I’ll be busy catching up on work and life, but feel free to reach out if you’d like to schedule a call.

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

How your email found me the last two weeks. ^

]]><![CDATA[6/1: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/61-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/61-happy-mondayMon, 01 Jun 2026 12:02:40 GMTHi everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well! I’m currently in Europe until June 14 and will be (mostly) away from my computer so I can spend time enjoying my travels and being present with friends and family. I’ll be checking my emails here and there, but I might not be the most responsive.

That said, if you have any very timely luxury travel news I can pitch to Robb Report, CNT, or T+L, feel free to note “Timely” in the subject so I can review it.

I’ll be back in action later this month, and until then, I hope you all enjoy the start of June! Ciao for now!

xx

]]><![CDATA[5/25: Happy Tuesday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/525-happy-tuesdayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/525-happy-tuesdayTue, 26 May 2026 13:31:53 GMTHi hi!

I hope you all had a nice Memorial Day weekend! I am busssssyyyy this week since I’ll be heading out on a big trip to Europe from May 29 to June 14 (first to Ischia, then Sorrento, then Belgrade, and finally Hvar hehe). I’ll be OOO all next week and will be lightly online the week after. Please send me any time info today or tomorrow so I can get those pitches out!

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Here’s what I’m looking for:

Media Opps

  • If you have a great story idea you’d love to run by me (and haven’t pitched to 100 other journalists), feel free to reach out, and I’ll see what I can do. I’ll need a headline, 4-5 sentences of info, and a fact sheet + images.

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

Additional Opps

  • I’m planning a trip to Hawaii from August 18-23. I haven’t been to the island in years, so I’m looking to experience as much as I can! I’d love to work with luxury boutique hotels on any island and do full features. (Also, if anyone can put me in touch with the tourism board, that would be great, I’d love to work with them.)

  • From there, I’m planning a trip to Japan from August 24-30 (first Kyoto for a few days, then Tokyo). For this trip, I’ll be working on destination guides and hotel reviews. (Additionally, I’d love to work with tourism boards here as well.)

    • Please reach out to me if you have any clients who would be open to working together! In addition to written hotel reviews, I’m also working on social media content for travel pubs. 🙂

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I don’t want to work too much on my trip, but I will be online and checking emails here and there. If you have something super important or timely, feel free to note it in the subject line so I don’t miss it! That said, I’ll be back in action in June!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

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]]><![CDATA[5/18: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/518-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/518-happy-mondayMon, 18 May 2026 15:23:56 GMTHi everyone, and happpppy Monday!

As usual, I’ve got quite a lot going on, but all good things! Last week, I was able to tackle a big copy project, so I’m now avaible to pitch. Summer is coming up, so I’m expecting editors to be OOO for trips soon, so please send over any pitches this week. As always, I’m looking for timely travel trends, luxury travel news, and new hotel openings.

Here’s what else is on my radar:

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  • I’m pitching stories on multi-stop itineraries — think two or more destinations that make sense together, like island hops, scenic rail routes, road trip loops. (I need a clear “why these work together” angle, not just a list of places.)

  • I’m looking for hotels that offer rage retreats — places where you go to scream, break things, and process anger.

  • I’m pitching stories on heritage and slow travel. I’m looking for timely news about UNESCO sites, hotels with RICH, REAL history, etc. (It needs a strong “why now” hook.)

  • I’m looking for wellness safaris, ie any safaris blending cold plunges/wellness programming/etc. with actual wildlife. (Please, not just camps with pools or local food.)

  • I’m looking into stories on active travel. Know of any new cycling routes, hiking trails, water-based itineraries, etc.? I’m especially interested if it unlocks a destination in a new way.

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure. (Please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

Additional Opps

  • I’m planning a trip to Hawaii August 18-23. I haven’t been to the island in years, so I’m looking to experince as much as I can. I’d love to work with luxury boutique hotels on any island and do full features! (Also, if anyone can put me in touch with the tourism board, that would be great! I’d love to work with them.)

  • From there, I’m planning a trip to Japan August 24-30 (first Kyoto for a few days then Tokyo). For this trip, I’ll be working on destination guides and hotel reviews. (Additonally, I’d love to work with tourism boards here as well.)

    • Please reach out to me if you have any clients who would be open to working together! In addition to written hotel reviews, I’m also working on social media content for travel pubs. 🙂

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This is my last full week in New York for a bit! Next week, I’ll be off to Europe from May 28 to June 14. I’ll be fully OOO June 1-5, and will be online a bit the week after. Feel free to email be timely things now!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[5/11: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/511-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/511-happy-mondayMon, 11 May 2026 13:35:35 GMTHi hi!

After a nice time in California with family, I’m back in New York for a bit. I have a big deadline at the end of the week, so most of my time will be spent tackling that. As always, I’m open to timely pitches that match my requests, so still feel free to send those over!

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • Last call for luxury boutique hotels opening in June, July, and August! Please send images/renderings with the info.

  • I’m looking for very design-forward restaurants in New York for an upcoming roundup. I’m only considering incredible interiors, strong creative direction, interesting architecture, and notable designer involvement. Please send any recommendations, along with designer/interior design info and images if available.

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure (please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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I’m all booked up with coffee and calls this month! I might have some availability in mid-June once I’m back from Europe, so it would be great to connect then. If you have anything timely you’d like to share, I’m just an email away!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[5/3: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/53-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/53-happy-mondayMon, 04 May 2026 12:58:52 GMTHi everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well! After a whirlwind few days in New York, I’m actually heading back to California again today. I’ll be in New York next week, and at the end of the month I’ll head to Italy, then travel around Europe until mid-June.

I’m currently wrapping up a few big copywriting projects, which should (hopefully) be finalized by the end of the month. In the meantime, I’m actively pitching and always open to timely ideas!

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • I’m back to pitching Robb Report ultra-luxury hotel news. Feel free to send anything newsworthy my way.

  • I’m pitching CNT hotel roundups. Have any great roundup ideas? I’m all ears.

  • I’ll be in Ischia from May 28–31 and will be working on a guide to the island. If you represent any restaurants/experiences/spas/etc., I’d love to connect. I’m looking to experience as much as possible while I’m there!

  • I’ll be in Hvar, Croatia, from June 10-14 and will be working on a guide to the island. If you represent any restaurants/experiences/etc., I’d love to connect. I’m looking to experience as much as possible while I’m there!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure (please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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This month is shaping up to be another busy one, but I’m doing my best to connect over coffee or on calls. If you have something you’d really like to chat about, feel free to email me, and I’ll see if I can make some time!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[4/27: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/427-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/427-happy-mondayMon, 27 Apr 2026 12:57:12 GMTHi hi,

After a lovely few days off in California, I’m back to it. I’ll be playing a bit of catch-up Monday and Tuesday, and will resume pitching on Wednesday. I’m a bit bogged down with copywriting projects as well as an exciting new part-time role I’m taking on (more on that soon), so if I don’t get back to you this week, I’ll do my best next week!

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • I’ll be in Ischia from May 28–31 and will be working on a guide to the island. If you represent any restaurants/experiences/spas/etc., I’d love to connect. I’m looking to experience as much as possible while I’m there!

  • I’m looking for new hotel openings for Travel + Leisure (please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

Additional Opps

  • I’m thinking about extending my Europe trip and would love to visit a coastal town in Croatia or a Greek island from June 10–14. If you have any luxury boutique hotels in either area that would be open to hosting, I’d love to connect. In addition to written hotel reviews, I’m also creating social media content for travel publications. 🙂

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I’m back in New York for a few weeks, yay! I’m trying to make as many coffee dates happen, and I’ll also be trying to attend more events. If your clients have anything fun in the pipeline, let me know and I’ll do my best to make it!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

The prettiest day in my hometown of San Clemente, CA!

]]><![CDATA[4/20: Happy Monday 🌸]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/420-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/420-happy-mondayMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:17:14 GMTHello, everyone!

April is just the best! We’re 4 months into 2026, and it doesn’t look like things will be slowing down for me anytime soon. That said, everything I’m working on is exciting and fun, so I have no complaints. 🙂

As per usual, I’ll be very intentional on pitching, so please only send pitches that are a fit for my callouts.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • I’m looking for fresh, interesting, and verrrry luxury yacht news to pitch to SuperYacht Times. Send anything relevant my way!

  • Any ultra-luxury news/trends for Robb Report. (Please, only ultra luxury.)

  • New hotel openings for Travel + Leisure (please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there. I’m looking to do a First In piece for them.)

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

Additional Opps

  • I’ll be in Europe in a month for a family trip, yay! I have availability May 28–31, and would love to partner with any luxury hotels in Italy during that window. On May 31, I’ll be heading to the Amalfi Coast, so opportunities either en route or nearby would be ideal.

    Please reach out to me if you have any clients who would be open to working together! In addition to written hotel reviews, I’m also working on social media content for travel pubs. 🙂

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I’ll be OOO this Wednesday to Friday! I’m off to California for a wedding, but I’ll be back online next week.

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[4/13: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/413-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/413-happy-mondayMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:15:50 GMTHi hi,

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Things are especially busy for me, as I’m working with Marriott on a huge project that’s expected to take a few weeks (so exciting!). That said, I’ll be very intentional on pitching, so please only send over timely news/updates/pitches/etc.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • Luxury boutique hotels opening in June, July, and August for Hotels Above Par. Please, only luxury boutique hotels opening those 3 months — no re-openings, and no hotels part of big companies (ie, Marriott, Hilton, etc).

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

Additional Opps

  • I’ll be in Europe next month for a family trip, yay! I have availability to bop around May 28–31, and would love to partner with hotels/airlines/travel brands/etc. in Italy or the South of France during that window. On May 31, I’ll be heading to the Amalfi Coast, so opportunities either en route or nearby would be ideal.

    Please reach out to me if you have any clients who would be open to working together! In addition to written hotel reviews, I’m also working on social media content for travel pubs. 🙂

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This month is really picking up speed, so I won’t have much time for meetings. If you have any important info, feel free to email it over, and I’ll see what I can do!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[4/6: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/46-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/46-happy-mondayMon, 06 Apr 2026 13:20:49 GMTHi everyone,

Spring is so cute, I hope you’re all enjoying it! Things are finally easing up a bit on the work front, so I’m back in pitching + writing mode. If you have any timely/fun/interesting/etc travel news, please send it my way!

This week, here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • I’m looking for yacht news to pitch to SuperYacht Times. Send anything relevant my way!

  • Any and all ultra-luxury news/trends for Robb Report.

  • New hotel openings for Travel + Leisure (please don’t pitch me if you’ve already pitched the team there).

  • Luxury boutique hotels opening in June, July, and August for Hotels Above Par. Please, only luxury boutique hotels opening those 3 months — no re-openings, and no hotels part of big companies (ie, Marriott, Hilton, etc).

  • Have a great idea/client/trend you think should be featured in Condé Nast Traveler? Let me know, and I’ll see what I can do!

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me New York-based food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants for FOUND NY. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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I’ll be in and out of New York this month, so if you want to chat about something timely, feel free to email me, and I’ll try to get back to you asap!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

]]><![CDATA[3/30: Happy Monday!]]>https://laurenharano.substack.com/p/330-happy-mondayhttps://laurenharano.substack.com/p/330-happy-mondayMon, 30 Mar 2026 12:13:12 GMTHi hi,

I hope everyone had a nice weekend! It’s crazy this month is already wrapping up, but considering how busy things have been, it’s no surprise it flew by. April will be a bit hectic as well, but I’m hoping I can focus on pitching again.

Right now, here’s what I’m looking for:

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  • I’m working on a piece about the best restaurants in Washington, D.C. I’d love to learn about new spots!

  • I’m working on a piece about the rise of luxury amenity kits on planes. Send me any you’ve seen!

  • I’m writing a story about the rise of cinnamon roll bakeries. Send me any you’ve seen!

  • DiningOut just launched a New York site! Feel free to pitch me food roundups.

  • I’m writing a few pieces on upscale, under-the-radar NYC restaurants. These can be hard to find since so many nice restaurants are buzzy, but if you have a favorite hidden gem (please, nothing viral on TikTok) or know someone I should talk to, I’d love to connect.

  • I’m focused on new NYC restaurant openings, creative chef collaborations, and emerging dining trends in the city for Eater. If you’ve noticed something interesting happening in the NYC food scene, I want to hear about it.

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I’ll be traveling here and there in April, so I won’t have much time for meetings and events. If you want to chat about something timely, feel free to email me, and I’ll try to get back to you asap!

As always, have a great week, and thank you for your support. xx

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