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Jenna Scatena

Contributing Writer

Contributing Writer

Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel and culture journalist. Her writing has appeared in publications including AFAR, Travel + Leisure, American Way, BBC Travel, Delta Sky, Jetsetter, Vogue, and SELF, among many others. Her stories have been anthologized in The Best Women's Travel Writing and An Innocent Abroad. She was previously a travel editor at Sunset and San Francisco magazines. Her favorite mode of transportation is her red Vespa.

Mondrian Doha

Simply a work of art.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado

An 18th-century building provides the framework for this boutique gem positioned on Praça de Município, one of Lisbon’s most charming squares.

W Doha

Like entering a never-ending party.

Mandarin Oriental, Doha

Easily one of the best spots in the city to watch the sunset.

Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel

The perfect base to experience historic Berkeley.

Franklin Barbecue

Get your spot in line early for Austin's original cult brisket.

6 Best Day Trips from San Francisco

The Bay Area's greatest short escapes.

21 Best Hotels in San Francisco

Just as tech money and business travelers have fueled its growth in recent years, San Francisco's hotel scene has boomed right along with it.

The Hotel Castro

Embodying the Castro neighborhood unlike any other.

The LINE SF

This is typical San Francisco at its best.

The Phoenix Hotel

This 1950s motor lodge once served as a hangout for classic rock bands in town to play at The Fillmore, today it's mid-century hip.

Hotel Zetta San Francisco

This cheeky hotel often draws travelers in town for business—but those who want to have fun while they're at it.

The 27 Best Restaurants in San Francisco

This city has one of the best restaurant scenes in the country.

Monsieur Benjamin

Contemporary French from notable area chef Corey Lee.

Ju-Ni

The 18-course omakase menu features fish imported from Tokyo's famous Tsukiji fish market.

Rintaro

As close to feeling like you're in a Shibuya izakaya as you can get on the West Coast.

Cotogna

A deliciously modern take on a rustic Italian kitchen.

Nari

This is not a menu designed to be rushed through. 

Rooh

A modern Indian spot with walls as bright as the food.
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