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Jill Schildhouse

Jill Schildhouse

location-pin Greater Phoenix Area, Arizona

School: Northern Illinois University

Expertise: travel, wellness

Jill Schildhouse

  • Former editor-in-chief of Arizona's AAA travel magazine
  • Bylines have appeared in Travel + Leisure, TripSavvy, Insider, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, AARP, Southern Living, Taste of Home, Seventeen, Outside, Fodor's, Oprah Daily, People, Health, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, Popular Mechanics, Better Homes & Gardens and Esquire

Experience

Jill is an award-winning travel writer and editor with 23 years of experience. She covers travel cruises and hospitality for Reader's Digest and regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, Brides, TripSavvy, Insider, USA Today, Taste of Home, and Southern Living. An avid traveler, Jill has visited 37 countries but makes her home in Phoenix, where she lives with her fiancé and toy schnauzer.

Education

Northern Illinois University BA, Corporate Communications

Articles

July Luggage Review: I Tested the Carry-On Pro on Multiple Overseas Flights

My July luggage review took place in Europe and helped me get a truly outrageous amount of pasta and handmade soaps back home.

16 Unexpected Things I Never Board a Cruise Ship Without

From wildlife viewing and keeping your cabin organized to getting an excellent night's sleep and avoiding seasickness, these must-pack products will ensure smooth sailing on your next vacation.

12 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit for the Perfect Vacation

Looking for warmer weather and white sand beaches? These are the best Caribbean islands to visit for some fun in the sun.