School
University Of Central Florida
Expertise
Caribbean Resorts, Mexican Destinations, Tropical Golf Courses
- Ashley has spent the better part of a decade visiting and exploring most of the Caribbean islands, immersing himself in local culture and history.
- From Florida to Hawaii, and especially while visiting some of Mexico's best resorts, he has played golf on some of the world's most beautiful courses.
- More than anything, Ashley loves learning about island cuisine from native chefs who use old recipes and local ingredients to create amazing dishes.
Experience
A professional editor and writer for more than 20 years, Ashley has worked in a wide variety of niches, from pop culture to sport fishing. For the last seven years, he has developed a deep fondness for travel media while writing hundreds of articles about beautiful resorts and captivating destinations. His goal is to visit all of the remaining Caribbean islands within the next year.
Education
Ashley studied communications and journalism at the University of Central Florida, home of the 2017 National Champions.
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Travel Guides
By Ashley Burns
Hawaii has plenty of spectacular beaches, but this Big Island beauty stands tall above them all. If you can visit one of the best beaches in the world, you go.
By Ashley Burns
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Destinations
By Ashley Burns
Fans can visit many of the exotic filming locations from the entire James Bond franchise, from Bond's "home" to the beautiful beaches of Sardinia.
By Ashley Burns
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Travel Guides
By Ashley Burns
As go the incredible shrinking airplanes, so goes our aching leg, knee, back, and neck pains: You can't stop them from getting worse.
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Destinations
By Ashley Burns
Nothing can compare to seeing Australia in person, but exploring The Land Down Under virtually can provide endless inspiration and help you plan your next trip.
By Ashley Burns
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