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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.
The 10 best hotels in Denver
Discover the top hotels in Denver, handpicked by local expert Laura Ratliff.
The 10 best hotels in New York
Discover the top hotels in New York, handpicked by local expert Laura Ratliff.
The 10 best hotels in Queens
Discover the top hotels in Queens, handpicked by local expert Laura Ratliff.
Two road bridges with an aesthetic design suspended by cables in a red sky arch alongside the airport buildings span above the highway.
A complete guide to the Tokyo airports: Haneda and Narita
Tokyo is served by two major airports – here’s what you need to know about each of them.
The 10 best hotels in Santa Fe
Discover the top hotels in Santa Fe, handpicked by local expert Laura Ratliff.
The 10 best hotels in Brooklyn
Discover the top hotels in Brooklyn, handpicked by local expert Laura Ratliff
The 10 best hotels in Tokyo
Discover the top hotels in Tokyo, handpicked by local expert Laura Ratliff.
Virgin Atlantic: Expert advice and recommendations
Virgin Atlantic is a UK-based airline that serves numerous international destinations across North America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia....
New York LaGuardia Airport: Expert advice and recommendations
Long considered New York City’s “second” airport behind its much larger sibling, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Queens’...