Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. His travel writing expertise stems from his diverse background, which includes roles as a television news producer, reporter, and camera operator for NBC News, ABC News "Nightline," and Discovery's "Deadliest Catch." As a former news producer, Michael gained invaluable travel experience while covering historical events across the globe. He enjoys exploring new places and encourages travelers to venture beyond the usual tourist spots. Please send travel news pitches to mikecappetta1@gmail.com. About Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is a top travel media brand with a mission to inform and inspire passionate travelers. Our expert team includes a network of hundreds of writers and photographers across the globe, all providing a local eye on the best places to stay, eat, and explore. We reach an audience that takes 76 million round trips annually, offering valuable travel tips, ideas and inspiration, and products you need to get you to your destination — whether it’s a small town or big city, beach or lake, national park or theme park, road trip, cruise, or long-haul flight, and everything in between. Learn more about us and our editorial process