Sarah Phinney —
Travel Journalist & On-Air Contributor
I am a U.S.-based travel journalist with more than a decade of experience in television journalism, including work as a reporter in markets such as Cleveland and Tampa. I currently work as a freelance travel writer and on-air contributor, producing destination-focused coverage that highlights small towns, outdoor adventures, and unique domestic getaways. While my work resonates strongly with Florida-based audiences, it is designed to inspire domestic travel more broadly. My reporting spans broadcast, digital, and owned platforms and focuses on experiences that are accessible, experience-rich, and rooted in local culture.
Selected Recent Writing & Broadcast Coverage (2025)
Print / Digital Travel Journalism
The Wild Corner of Southwest Florida More Accessible Than the Everglades — Paddling Magazine, Dec. 3, 2025
6 Best Places to Kayak With Manatees — Paddling Magazine, Oct. 8, 2025
This 190-Mile Water Trail in Florida Passes Through Mangrove Tunnels, Pristine Beaches, and Historic Rivers — Paddling Magazine, Apr. 25, 2025
Broadcast Destination Coverage
Classic Coastal Getaways Ahead of the Holidays — Great Day Live (CBS Tampa), Dec. 5, 2025
Historic Getaways for Spring Break — Great Day Live (CBS Tampa), Mar. 4, 2025
Family-Friendly Summer Adventures — Great Day Live (CBS Tampa), May 20, 2025
Audience Reach
My travel coverage reaches a primarily U.S.-based audience across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. I connect with an engaged domestic travel audience of more than 93,000 followers across social channels, with recent organic reach in the hundreds of thousands. My website serves as an editorial travel platform, publishing evergreen destination guides and travel stories that support long-term discovery.