Jackie Perrin

Contact

Professional Experience

A versatile journalist with 20 years of experience, I have covered education, parenting, food, home, health, travel and business topics for publications ranging from TripAdvisor to Gannett News Service. Follow me on Instagram @NYFamtravels.

Expertise

Writer
20 Years
Copy Editor
10 Years
Graphic Designer
10 Years

Specialty

Family, Children & Teenagers
Travel
Food

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
Newspaper - Local/Regional
Online/new media

Total Media Industry Experience

20 Years

Showcase

Food

Sweet Dreams
(Her Magazine 12/27/2018)
How three women turned a passion for sweets into a career.
Taste of the Old Country
(Gannett News 12/30/2018)
Little Italy, Niagara Falls
Nashville Hot Chicken
(Long Weekends Magazine 1/18/2019)
Savor the fiery flavor of hot chicken at these hot Nashville dining spots
This Spud's for You
(CNY Magazine 10/6/2023)
Top 5 Summer Tastes in Upstate New York
(KOSB 5/7/2022)
Wheelie fun trips
(Gannett Rochester 5/7/2022)
How to roast asparagus in the oven for a simple, elegant side dish
(Insider 5/7/2022)
How to make easy buttery garlic bread
(Insider 5/7/2022)
How to peel, cut, and roast butternut squash
(Insider 5/7/2022)
How to ripen green bananas fast
(Insider 5/6/2022)
Can you freeze cream cheese?
(Insider 5/5/2022)
Sticking with a Winner
(Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 12/21/2024)
7 Special Stores to Satisfy your Sweet Tooth
(Advance Media 5/15/2020)
Kids' Stuff
(Gannett 6/10/2020)
Las Paletas Nashville
(LongWeekends 1/1/2019)
Garbage Plates
(Advance Media 7/31/2021)

New York Travel

Land o'Lakes
(Go inflight magazine 12/27/2018)
Escape to New York's Finger Lakes region
Not Just for the Birds
(Long Weekends Magazine 12/27/2018)
Cornell Lab of Ornithology is fun for the entire family.
Where Determination is Always in Fashion
(Gannett News 12/27/2018)
Take a trip to Seneca Falls, NY-- the birthplace of women's rights
Tail-Wagging Welcome
(NYUpstate 12/27/2018)
4 Upstate NY locales where you can vacation with your dog
A History Maker's House
(Rochester Business Journal 12/27/2018)
Uncover remarkable history at the Susan B Anthony House in upstate New York.
Freedom Ride
(Gannett News 12/30/2018)
Take a trip on the Underground Railroad
It’s a Short Way to Tipperary
(Garnett News 1/1/2019)
Make a Splash
(Gannett News 1/1/2019)
Old Fashioned Summer
(Gannett News 1/1/2019)
Inns of Aurora
(Long Weekends 11/21/2021)
Summer School at Seneca Allegany State Park
(Advance Media 5/7/2022)
Fancying the Plain
(Gannett 7/5/2015)
Lapping up Luxury
(Gannett 7/5/2015)
Winery Welcomes Families
(Gannett 7/5/2014)
Firelight Camp
(Long Weekends 1/7/2017)
9 Terrific Trails to Take With Your Kids in Upstate New York
(Advance Mefia 7/31/2017)
6 fantastic family camping experiences in Upstate NY
(Advance Media 8/1/2017)
6 best boat tours for kids and families in Upstate NY
(Advance Media 8/1/2016)

Travel Destination Guides

Orlando Guide
(Tripadvisor 12/27/2018)
The best places to sleep, eat and play in Orlando
Nashville Guide
(Tripadvisor 12/28/2018)
Where to sleep, eat and play in Nashville
Charleston Guide
(TripAdvisor 12/28/2018)
The best places to eat, sleep and play in Charleston
Gulf Shores, Alabama Family Vacations
(Family Vacation Critic 1/5/2019)
Marco Island Family Vacation
(Family Vacation Critic 1/5/2019)
Thousand Islands Family Vacation
(Family Vacation Critic 1/18/2019)
The best activities, dining and hotels for families in New York's Thousand Islands Region
Little Rock, Arkansas Guide
(Family Vacation Critic 1/18/2019)
The best attractions, dining and hotels in the capital city o Arkansas
Atlanta Guide
(TripAdvisor 2/26/2019)
Rochester’s Hidden Gems Unearthed
(Business Strategies Mafazibe 5/10/2021)
Best of Thousand Islands in U.S., Canada: Places to stay, play while on vacation
(Advance Media 8/1/2021)
Saratoga Springs Family Vacation
(Family Vacation Critic 8/1/2015)

Orlando & Florida

How to Choose a Disney World Resort Hotel
(Family Vacation Critic 12/27/2018)
Where should you stay with your family in Disney World? I bunked at 25+ Walt Disney Resort hotels (with kids!) to get the low-down for you!
Beyond Disney
(PeterGreenberg.com 1/5/2019)
5 Best Times to Go to Disney World
(Family Vacation Critic 2/22/2019)
14 Best Hotel Pools in Orlando
(Family Vacation Critic 6/17/2019)
What to Skip and What to Splurge on at Disney World
(Family Vacation Critic 6/17/2019)
10 Cheap Orlando Resorts for Families
(Family Vacation Critic 6/18/2019)
5 Family-friendly Beaches near Disney World
(Family Vacation Critic 6/18/2019)
Disney World Hotels for Large Families
(Family Vacation Critic 6/18/2019)
The Best Disney Rides, Ranked
(Family Vacation Critic 1/28/2020)
The Best Kept Secret at Disney World
(Family Vacation 7/12/2021)
24 Best Disney World Rides for Toddlers
(Family Vacation Critic 8/24/2019)
9 Disney Rides with the Shortest Lines
(Family Vacation Critic 6/17/2019)
9 Best Disney World Pools for Families
(Family Vacation Critic 6/17/2019)

Travel Tips

11 Biggest Vacation Rental Mistakes
(Family Vacation Critic 1/5/2019)
The Surprising Item Everyone Has That Can Save You Hundreds on Your Next Vacation
(Family Vacation Critic 6/18/2019)
9 Best US Resorts For Teens
(Family Vacation Critic 7/10/0218)
15 Expensive Vacation Items You Can Check Out at Your Local Library
(Fodor's Travel 2/3/2023)

Commerce

The Disney Dozen
(Family Vacation Critic 1/18/2019)
12 Things You Can't Forget to Pack for Disney
6 Scavenger Hunts You Can Play on the Go
(Family Vacation Critic 2/25/2019)
8 Best New Family Games to Play on Vacation
(Family Vacation Critic 6/17/2019)
7 Sanity Saving Tactics to get your Baby to Sleep on Vacation
(Family Vacation Critic 6/18/2019)
10 Best Travel Coolers
(Family Vacation Critic 5/28/2019)
Best Backpacks for 2021
(Family Vacation Critic 1/1/2021)
8 Best Strollers for Disney Theme Parks
(Family Vacation Crituc 8/2/2019)
12 Best Family Card Games to Play on Vacation
(Family Vacation Critic 6/17/2019)

Home & Lifestyle

Part of the Pack
(Next Avenue 10/6/2023)
Take on the Mantel
(Advance Media 11/4/2022)
How to Clean a Bathtub Without Using Harsh Chemicals
(Insider 12/21/2022)
4 Ways to Fix Christmas Lights in f they’re Half Out or Don’t Work at All
(Insider 12/21/2022)
What is crabgrass? How to get rid of the persistent weed
(Insider 11/21/2021)
Beyond Books
(CNY Magazine 11/1/2022)

General

Nashville's Got Soul
(Long Weekends Magazine 12/27/2018)
Renovations at Nashville's famous Ryman Auditorium give new reasons to visit
5 Family-friendly Islands to Visit this Summer
(Family Vacation Critic 12/27/2018)
Ditch the car keys and enjoy a laid-back vacation on these family-friendly islands, all accessible without a passport
9 Family Vacations that Never Get Old
(Family Vacation Critic 12/27/2018)
From the Outer Banks to Disney World, revisit 9 classic family vacations
Resorts that Pamper New Parents
(Family Vacation Critic/MSNBC 12/29/2018)
Take advantage of portability and a free flight at these baby-friendly resorts
Toronto, for Kids
(Gannett News 12/30/2018)
Ladies First
(Ink Publishing /Inflight 1/2/2019)
From cowgirls to scientists, women have made a difference—and Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate them.
Getaways for the Girls
(Family Vacation Critic 1/18/2019)
5 Best Mother-Daughter Trips
10 Best Hotel Amenities for Kids
(Family Vacation Critic 12/21/2024)
A Divinely Wild Ride
(Long Weekends 7/10/2021)