Melinda Fulmer

20-plus years of experience writing about travel, with a specialty in California travel
Published in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post and AAA
Member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association
Western Knight Fellowship, Food and the Environment
Columnist, MSN

Experience

Melinda has been writing about travel and lifestyle for 20-plus years. Her travel, food and wellness stories have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, AAA and other major media channels, including Reader's Digest.

Education

University of Houston BA, Communication, Journalism and Related Programs

Articles

10 Best Kidulting Trips for the Most Fun You’ve Had in Years

All the activities you loved as a kid are making a comeback—and these are the best places to indulge your inner child

Beachgoers relax and swim along a sandy shoreline, with lifeguard towers and city buildings in the background under a hazy sky.

The 15 Best Beaches in California for Some Serious Fun in the Sun, According to Locals

With 840 miles of gorgeous coastline, it can be difficult to narrow down the best beaches in California. That’s why we went straight to the experts to find the Golden State’s true gems.

Person zip-lining through lush, green forest; wearing a helmet, harness, and red top.

10 Adventure Vacations for Explorers of All Ages

You don’t have to be an adrenaline junkie to shake things up. These adventure vacations offer just the right amount of excitement for travelers of all ages and abilities.