Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo is the editorial assistant at Travel + Leisure. She joined the team in 2022 and often works on packages and front-of-book items, as well as writes, edits, and assists with other editorial operations. Jessica's love of travel started when her family took her on her first backpacking trip throughout Europe in middle school. She has a passion for and has written on mental health, gender inequality, travel, and wellness.- Received a master of science degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism- Received a bachelor of arts degree from Rutgers University with a double major in journalism and media studies and political science, and a minor in psychology. 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