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Hi, I’m Jackie Gately

I created Enjoy Travel Life to help people plan trips they’ll genuinely enjoy. Here you’ll find beautiful destinations, memorable places to stay, practical travel advice, and trusted recommendations based on firsthand experience.

Over more than two decades of exploring New England, Europe, and beyond, I’ve learned that the smallest details often make the biggest difference. That’s what I look for on every trip, and it’s what I share in every article and resource I publish.

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