Maralyn D Hill
Female
Chandler, AZ
United States
Profile Information:
- Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).
- Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, was born to travel and tell the tale. From local cuisine to Michelin Star, simple to gourmet, Maralyn enjoys it all. Discovering flavors, spices, and trends worldwide, from Bocuse d’Or to being a judge at the Turks & Caicos Conch Festival, Oregon Chocolate Festival and others, or interviewing chefs, she is intrigued by all aspects of spa and culinary tourism.
As a professional food, wine and travel writer, through guest spots on monthly radio shows, to being editor and contributor to over eight publications, print and online, she reaches several million on a continual basis, domestically and internationally.
Maralyn’s years of writing incentive programs and meeting planning expanded her talent for digging below the surface for the unusual. She thrives on discovering different cultures and customs and feels it’s the best geography lesson ever. Also, she derives great satisfaction applying her organizational development skills.
She has co-authored three books and hosted a television show for Time Warner Cable from 2002 to 2006. She is past president of The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (12-2008 to 12-2012) and continues as a board member and co-chair of the Conference and Media Trip Committee through 2014. Hill is also a member of SATW and SPJ.
Maralyn is always ready to explore different flavors of various cultures and share their tale. People she meets along the way are the best part. - On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?
- Global, food judging, travel tips, spas and luxury destinations
- What destinations are you most interested in learning about?
- The world and its people including the food, wine and culture surrounding it. Also need luxury experieces for two outlets.
- Other travel / language expertise?
- Read us on customs, know which gestures are acceptable, and most of all, remember you are a guest in their country.
George Habib
Jul 15, 2011
Andrea Sagues
thanks a lot!
Nov 15, 2011
Stefanie Payne
Glad to see you here, Maralyn. I should really spend more time on this site, I always find such great info here!
Jan 19, 2012