Senior features editor
Jackie Burrell
Jackie Burrell is the Bay Area News Group's senior features editor overseeing Mercury News and East Bay Times coverage of restaurants, food and drink, as well as arts and entertainment topics, which include music, movies, theater, outdoor activities and other things to do. An award-winning writer, Burrell joined the Bay Area News Group staff in 2000. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in history.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Award: California News Publishers Association awards for feature writing, education coverage and special sections
Expertise: Arts and entertainment, restaurants, food, drink and things to do in the Bay Area
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Wanderlust’s 10 top islands in the world include some jawdropping spots
From Cuba to the Philippines, these islands are some of the most beautiful you'll see anywhere.
Wish You Were Here: An epic family adventure across Spain
A San Rafael family reports back on their adventures in Spain and Portugal, from flamenco dancing to pasteis de nata.
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7 must-see spots in Southern California’s deserts
From Joshua Tree National Park to the glitzy city of Palm Springs, here's where to go on your Southern California jaunt.
Wish You Were Here: On safari in Tanzania
The incredible wildlife of Tanzania's national parks wows a San Jose family, who are reporting back with travel tips.
Wish You Were Here: Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula
A Rick Steves tour brought this Oakland couple to Ireland.
12 fantastic Bay Area doughnut shops that will knock your socks off
Malasadas, glazed raised, mochi style and even savory sourdough donuts -- here are a dozen fab doughnut shops to try from Lafayette to Santa Clara, Belmont, Walnut Creek and more.
Wish You Were Here: Adventures in Budapest
A Sunnyvale couple shares their adventures aboard a children's railway in Budapest.
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The world’s top 10 best cruise lines, according to travelers
CN Traveller just unveiled its 2023 Readers Choice Awards, which lavish love on cruise ships of every variety, from mega ships to expedition and river cruises.
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Top 10 U.S. destinations for fall getaways — including two in California
From Yosemite to Acadia, here's a peek at 10 great fall vacation destinations.
Wish You Were Here: Galapagos adventures
Two Walnut Creek readers are reporting back on their Galapagos Island adventures.Â