Hello! My name is Lisa Iannucci, and I’m the founder of Reel Travels Magazine and The Virgin Traveler. Interesting name, right? I receive a lot of comments about it, but no, it’s not that. LOL
My Story Starts…
I wanted to travel ever since I was little. Unfortunately, I only traveled to a few places before I lost my husband, Jeff, to cancer, when our kids were young.
Life shoved me in a different direction, and I had children to raise and a career to think about. Although we did travel a bit and have some great memories, it wasn’t quite the volume of travel I wanted.
When our children became adults and flew the coop, it was time to get back to my dreams. When I did, I said to a friend in passing, “It’s like I’m doing this for the first time. I feel like a ‘virgin’ traveler.” And the name was born.
Reel Travels Magazine Begins…
I then founded Reel Travels Magazine because movies (and TV) are my life and I wanted a place to talk about what I’ve seen and done. I even have a movie reel tattoo on my forearm. Movies and TV shows are my enjoyment and also my release from everyday life.
When I travel, I look for something film- or TV-related to see. I know a lot of other travelers do the same. Part of my travels includes attending the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown, New York, enjoying the Star Trek Museum in Ticonderoga, New York, and visiting the Breaking Bad filming sites and museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
If this sounds like you and you’re also a REEL TRAVELER, welcome! I’m here to help you learn about what’s out there to visit and share the fun of traveling.
I’m also here to help you achieve your travel dreams. I’ll share:
- product suggestions
- travel advice
- itineraries
- reviews
- and so much more
I’m just getting started! Looking for something in particular? Let me know!
Who am I?
As for me, I am an award-winning writer and author. My articles have appeared in such consumer publications as Weight Watchers, Muscle & Fitness, Shape, EPregnancy, SkyGuide Go (American Express), American Health, USA Weekend, Parenting, New York Magazine, and more.
I was a regular contributor to Business Travel News, TravelPulse.com, The Poughkeepsie Journal, ContentThatWorks.com, SyFy Wire, Real Clear Life, FF2Media, Netflix Life, and many more websites and publications.
I’ve also interviewed dozens of celebrities. I have written young adult biographies about Will Smith and Ellen DeGeneres.
I have also written, ghostwritten, co-written, and contributed to more than 35 books and counting. They cover a wide range of topics, including health, business, real estate, and memoirs. My travel books include:
- On Location: A Film and TV Lover’s Travel Guide (Globe Pequot, 2018)
- Road Trip: The Sports Lover’s Travel Guide to Museums, Halls of Fame, Fantasy Camps, Stadium Tours, and More! (Lyons Press, 2020)
- Co-author, Healthy Travel: Don’t Travel Without It! with Michael P. Zimring (Basic Health Publications, 2005)
I have been a speaker at various writing conferences. I have also taught freelance writing at community colleges and libraries throughout New York, where I currently reside.
As I say on The Virgin Traveler website, I’ve been checking off my travel bucket list dreams because I’m turning my someday into today. How about you?
