Jessica Benavides Canepa
Travel, Food + Lifestyle Journalist
American journalist and content strategist focusing on luxe travel, fashion, food, beauty, health + eco culture. Lifestyle expert for Spain, Sweden, France and Portugal
PROJECTS
Robb Report
Q&A: Sipping Sake with Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa
Originally launched as a boutique hotel-within-a-hotel at Caesars Palace in 2013, Nobu Hotels has since opened an impressive collection of luxe resorts and urban stays around the world.
Marriott Traveler
Soak Up Sun and Culture on a Spanish Summer Getaway to Barcelona and Mallorca
Barcelona is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in Spain. With its treasured modernist landmarks and a contrasting landscape that includes seaside, mountaintop and medieval corners, there’s never a shortage of things to see and do.
Condé Nast Traveler
Château de Fonscolombe
A 300-year-old chateau reborn as a hotel in the countryside outside Marseille. In a completely secluded area—the closest sign of civilization is Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, a tiny 11th-century village nearby. The chateau is a 30-minute drive from Marseille Provence Airport and a scenic 20-minute drive from Aix-en-Provence train station.
The Telegraph
Nobu Hotel Marbella
Nattily attired staff are on call to satisfy your every whim with meticulous fervour, from organising private regional tours, to boat trips, golfing reservations and booking daybeds by the ornately tiled swimming pool.
Robb Report
Soho House’s Newest Property Brings 1920s French-Style Glamour to London
Kettner’s Restaurant and Champagne Bar, located in the heart of London’s ritzy Soho district, has long been an institution in the city. Throughout its illustrious, nearly 150-year run, chef August Kettner—rumored to have worked for Napoleon III—and the subsequent staff were said to have been among the first to serve French food in London, welcoming a slew of notable visitors including Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde, and Margaret Thatcher.
Fodor's
This Cruise Ship is a Floating Museum
These Unique Pieces are sure to inspire wanderlust and wonder.
munchies.vice.com
Surreal Cookbook Turns Food Into Art
Papalosophy is a 80-recipe book w/ whimsical, bizarre imagery.
Travel + Leisure
How to Travel to the Balearic Islands | Travel + Leisure
This popular region of Spain includes Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera. Here’s how to plan—and enjoy—a trip to the archipelago.
Condé Nast Traveler
Inside Sweden's Icehotel 365, the World's First Year-Round Ice Hotel
The world's first year-round ice hotel opens in Sweden
Ebookers
A Guide to the Balearic Islands: Where to stay, what to do and where to eat
The breathtaking Balearic Islands consist of four contrasting islands; Mallorca, the grand dame, hails as queen of the resorts, party paradise Ibiza has matured to include eco-centric options, while both Menorca and Formentera remain quaint and idyllic in look and flavour. Can’t decide? Read on to discover which of these mesmerizing islands best suits your pleasure.
The Telegraph
OD Barcelona
This 98-room hotel attracts a young, design-centric clientele with its head-to-toe bamboo wood interiors, arboretum terrace spaces and chilled-out house music. A choice of dapper drinking and dining spots complete the modish vibe.
Robb Report
Get the Royal Treatment at Provence’s Historic Château Fonscolombe
Ensconced in the heart of Provence’s mystical wine country sits a stately residence, home to the Marquis de Saporta and his family for more than 300 centuries. As a private château, only royals, VIPs, and dignitaries—most notably Queen Elizabeth—were privy to an overnight stay.
belong.hotelindigo.com
Modernist Style in the Med: 36 Hours in Barcelona
A cutting-edge cultural hub with wondrous architecture and world-class gourmet bites, Barcelona appeals to all the senses with her enchanting Mediterranean appeal. Make the most of a whirlwind 36-hour Catalan capital adventure.
Robb Report
The Ultimate Guide to Island-Hopping in the Balearics
You know the Balearic Islands for their azure waters sprinkled with secret coves and untouched beaches. But such incandescent charms are only the beginning on this diverse and cultured destination.