William joined Gourmet as travel editor in 2000. He was part of the launch team for Saveur in 1994 and was features editor of Travel & Leisure before that. He spent time in California, South America, and Europe in his younger, more impulsive days, before suddenly realizing he’d forgotten to get a job.
William Sertl
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Travel Smart: Designed to Death
Gourmet’s travel editor thinks hotel décor should not be hazardous to your health.
10.02.09
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- london,
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Travel Smart: New York’s Sexiest New Hotel
Gourmet’s travel editor, who has seen the inside of more deluxe suites than Sealy Posturpedic, falls for Crosby Street.
09.25.09
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- travel smart,
- new york,
- london,
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- william sertl
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Travel Smart: Five Rules of the Rental Road
Gourmet’s travel editor wants you to get out on the highway, looking for adventure.
09.11.09
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- europe,
- asia,
- britain,
- william sertl
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Travel Smart: Last Chance at Summer
Gourmet’s travel editor divulges some great ideas for hitting the beach but skipping the jet lag.
08.14.09
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- travel smart,
- caribbean,
- florida,
- mexico,
- william sertl
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Travel Smart: Hollywood-by-the-Sea
An historic hotel does wonders with its seaside setting and 140-year-old tree. Gourmet’s travel editor checks in.
08.07.09
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- travel smart,
- hotels,
- california,
- william sertl
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Travel Smart: Flying High on the A380
Gourmet’s travel editor discovers that the glory days of travel just might be back, thanks to this double-decker airplane.
07.31.09
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- travel smart,
- william sertl
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Travel Smart: New York’s Proud New Path
Gourmet’s travel editor walks the High Line, a park in the sky on an abandoned rail trestle.
07.10.09
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- new york,
- william sertl
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Travel Smart: Nonstop Fourth of July
Gourmet’s travel editor celebrates “independence day” around the world.
07.02.09
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- travel smart,
- canada,
- mexico,
- australia,
- william sertl
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Travel Smart: Crazy for Frequent-Flyer Miles
You can’t beat the system anymore, but here are a few ideas for coming out ahead.
06.26.09
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- travel smart,
- hong kong,
- new york,
- london,
- william sertl
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Travel Smart: Europe’s Best Railroad
Deluxe sleepers and sexy dining cars bring glamour back to overnight train trips.
06.19.09
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- europe,
- travel smart,
- city night line,
- william sertl