Amanda Mactas

Amanda Mactas is a contributor to Global Traveler and freelances for numerous outlets including Time Out, Bella Magazine and Eat This Not That. She received her bachelor's degree from Wheaton College in Massachusetts and her master's degree at New York University. She has traveled extensively around the world and some of her favorite trips include exploring and hiking on the island of Madeira and spelunking 18 stories below ground in Alberta, Canada. You can follow her on Instagram @ManhattanTwist.

May 31, 2026

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Be Resourceful to Find the Best Restaurants in Your Destination

January 2026

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Discover the Creative Culture of Noord

October 2025

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Savoring the Sauvs in New Zealand’s World-Famous Wine Region

August 2025

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Take the Family Along for Wilderness Adventures

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Check Out the Best Cruise Ship Pools to Enjoy … Rain or Shine

Cruise Lines constantly evolve with the demands of travel, every day becoming more luxurious and modern – an evolution increasingly apparent when looking to ship swimming pools. Once a mundane addition to the ship deck and now a prime destination for sunning, swimming and imbibing, onboard pools have a habit of drawing in the eye and becoming the focal point of the entire ship. Indeed, many vacation-goers claim the pool as their social hub for their entire getaway. From infinity pools designed to merge with the endless oceans to adults-only enclaves, there’s a watery reprieve for every type of traveler.

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