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‘Chez’ Chesak is an award-winning travel writer, tourism consultant and 25-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. He is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and formerly was the Vice President for Business Development for the Adventure Travel Trade Association and Executive Director of the Family Travel Association. He has been serious about his writing since about age eight. He also runs the Central States Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers. He’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to some 36 countries but has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. He deployed to Iraq with a U.S. Army line unit in 2005. His works have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Fodors.com, Good Housekeeping, Rachel Ray Every Day, Fatherly, Yahoo Travel, Family Vacation Critic, and many others. He also does periodic travel segments for the morning show of his local FOX affiliate and on American Forces Radio.

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Travel Writing 101: Everything You Need To Know To Start The Best Job In The World: 30+ ‘how to’ lessons from professional travel writers and editors

March 3, 2020 No Comments chezconnects

Contributor to publication: Travel Writing 101: Everything You Need To Know To Start The Best Job In The World: 30+ […]

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Just Back From Nieuw Statendam: Holland America Does Romance

February 25, 2020 No Comments chezconnects

Originally published on Cruise Critic Holland America has long been known for its excellent, comprehensive itineraries and for an expertise […]

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Eat Your Way Through a Fresh Food Scene Less Than Two Hours Away from Cincinnati

November 18, 2019 No Comments chezconnects

See original article and full photo gallery at Cincinnati Refined. While Cincy’s restaurant landscape continues to expand in a variety […]

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Australia’s Family Travel Magazine – Stories by Sylvia

November 13, 2019 No Comments chezconnects

Still just a young teen, Sylvia has shown a real ability in photography and writing. Here’s a quick introduction as […]

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Lillian’s Articles in Australia’s Family Travel Magazine

November 13, 2019 No Comments chezconnects

In just her mid-teens, Lillian has already proven to be a pretty strong writer. Here’s an introduction as well as […]

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Six Reasons Why Panama is Brilliant for Family Travel

November 13, 2019 No Comments chezconnects

Plucky little Panama flies under the radar of most North American families interested in a Central American vacation. But it’s […]

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Eat Your Way Across the Globe with These Food Trips

November 8, 2019 No Comments chezconnects

Originally published on Rachel Ray Magazine. Mixing outdoorsy activities (biking, paddling) with cooking classes, farm stays, and wine tastings, these […]

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Chill With up to 23 of Your Friends In a Luxury Cedar Falls Cabin

October 24, 2019 No Comments chezconnects

See the original article and full photo gallery at Cincinnati Refined.  Hocking Hills’ variety of unique lodging options continues to […]

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The Most Photogenic Fall Foliage You Can Find Within a 300 Mile Radius of Cincy

October 21, 2019 No Comments chezconnects

Originally published on Cincinnati Refined, this photo essay highlights great spots to view fall foliage within driving distance of Cincy.

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Rochester’s “Strong” Assortment of Family Fun

October 17, 2019 No Comments chezconnects

Originally published in Everett Potter’s Travel Report What could be better for families than an entire 282,000-square foot museum devoted […]

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Chez Chesak

Chez Chesak

‘Chez’ Chesak is an adventure travel writer, tourism consultant and 20+ year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries.

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