Jennifer Fernandez Solano

Freelance Editor | Copywriter | Travel Writer

Mexico City - Valencia - LLC in Texas

Editor, copywriter and travel writer with 15 years of experience in print and digital environments.

Jennifer Fernandez Solano

Freelance Editor | Copywriter | Travel Writer

Mexico City - Valencia - LLC in Texas

Editor, copywriter and travel writer with 15 years of experience in print and digital environments.

10 Safety Tips for Women Traveling in Mexico
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel: The situation around the world is changing dramatically. Various governments have changed their travel warnings to restrict travel during this time. To understand how this may impact cover under your policy, please go to
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From Hot Spring Soaks to Cenote Swims, 5 Wellness Staycations in the Caribbean and Latin America
Healing treatments incorporating ancestral techniques, indigenous ingredients and healing hands may be just what you need from a restorative vacation.
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
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The Layover Guide to Mexico City
Mexico City has been on many travelers’ radar for the past few years, and with good reason. Urban, artsy, historic, and modern all at once, this is a city of contrasts and organized chaos.
Going
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Getting to know Chichén Itzá, the heart of the Maya Empire in Mexico
The Maya have long awakened travelers’ curiosity on account of the many mysteries enshrouding this pre-Hispanic civilisation. For one thing, the city of Chichén Itzá in Mexico was abandoned by its inhabitants – seemingly without explanation – centuries before the Spaniards arrived at the shores that would one day become the Yucatán Peninsula.
Lonely Planet
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Ready for Pampering? Here’s Where to Find Decadence in the Caribbean and Latin America
Whether you’re a beach or desert lover, an art buff or a water sports enthusiast, pink-sand beaches; helicopter rides; private, island-hopping tours; world-class galleries; and beachfront fine dining are some of the experiences that await at the Caribbean and Latin America’s top luxury destinations.
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
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Mexico: 6 Ways to Get Off the Beaten Path
Looking for ways to experience Mexico's towns, beaches, and culture, but avoid the crowds? Mexico native Jennifer Fernández Solano shares some of her favorite, less-visited places to go.
World Nomads
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Here's how you can celebrate Day of the Dead at home
Day of the Dead will be significantly different in 2020. Many of the traditional celebrations surrounding Día de Muertos have been canceled this year to avoid large gatherings on account of COVID-19. But there will be plenty of virtual events in their place. The good news is that given the virtual nature of some of the celebrations, people around the globe can now participate in events that they would otherwise need to be in Mexico for.
Lonely Planet
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5 Things We Love About Las Alcobas Mexico City
If you’re a traveler who loves feeling at home while visiting foreign lands, you’ll especially appreciate a stay at Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City. The boutique property is in the heart of the upscale Polanco neighborhood, meaning there’s plenty near you to explore by foot. The myriad high-end boutiques, restaurants and museums are but a mere stroll away.
Forbes Travel Guide
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Spend a Long Weekend Celebrating Day of the Dead in Los Cabos
Marigolds, ornate altars, family gatherings at the cemetery that extend well into the night, and music — lots of music. These are some of the traditions you can expect during Day of the Dead in most Mexican cities — and Los Cabos is no exception. This quintessentially Mexican celebration to honor the dead and remember lost loved ones began with the Aztecs, but its date was changed by the Spaniards in order to coincide with All Saints Day.
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
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¿Quieres viajar sola? Conoce cuáles son los mejores destinos para viajar por tu cuenta en México
Consejos + Tendencias Viajar por tu cuenta te permite explorar el destino que visitas a tus anchas. ¿Te gusta pasar horas merodeando por callejoncitos llenos de tiendas o admirando con detenimiento cada pintura en un museo de arte moderno? Perfecto, hazlo
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler en Español
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Xantolo: the Mexican celebration you need to know about
Those who have visited Mexico during the Día de Muertos celebrations may think they’re familiar with the traditions surrounding this special holiday, but chances are they have yet to experience Xantolo, the local Día de Muertos celebration in La Huasteca Potosina. During Xantolo, a sacred festival that links people to their ancestors, whole towns come alive with performers of all ages dancing along the streets and in town squares wearing elaborate costumes.
Lonely Planet
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Where to celebrate Día de Muertos in Mexico
In recent years, Día de Muertos has reached unprecedented fame, and not just in Mexico. Pixar’s Coco may have had something to do with the celebration’s rise in popularity, but a newfound pride in the tradition is also to blame. While, traditionally, Día de Muertos was celebrated in towns and barrios on the outskirts of bigger cities, these days even urban Mexicans set up altars in their trendy Roma or Condesa apartments.
Lonely Planet
English Travel
Surround yourself with surrealism in San Luis Potosí
Mexico, according to André Breton, is 'the most surrealist country in the world.' As a founding contributor to the artistic movement, Breton would know. Heavily influenced by Freud’s psychoanalytic theories, surrealist artists nourished their creativity from dreams and untethered thoughts, and believed in freeing the unconscious mind from rational constraints.
Lonely Planet
English Travel
A Fashion Guide to Mexico: What to Wear and Buy in Los Cabos, Mexico City and the Yucatan
Travelers to Mexico are immediately attracted to the country’s vibrant colors, textures and flavors, and each state displays its regional style proudly. From handmade clothing with indigenous influences to accessories by new designers worth keeping an eye out for, style-minded travelers are guaranteed to find the perfect item to travel fashionably throughout the country.
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
Lifestyle Travel English
A Local’s Guide to Social Etiquette in Mexico
When traveling to a new country, it’s important to know what to expect – and how to behave. Being socially aware will improve your chances of having meaningful interactions with the locals. Mexico native Jennifer Fernández Solano shares her tips.
World Nomads
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Remember the all-around good student at school who also shined at sports? That’s the Entlebucher Mountain Dog for you: an overachiever. Their work ethic is relentless, they’re the star of every puppy class and they excel at everything—except doing nothing.
Chewy.com
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Jennifer Fernandez Solano

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I'm a bilingual Managing Editor and travel writer with 15+ years of experience, eight of them leading editorial and content strategy for global brands and publications. I have authored chapters in four Lonely Planet guidebooks and written features exploring topics from culinary travel and sustainability to cultural heritage and luxury hospitality.

Editorial bylines: Lonely Planet, BBC Travel, Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveller, The Independent, VinePair, Business Insider, among others.

Brands/clients that I have created content for include: Google, Nike, American Express, Canva, Marriott Traveler en Español, Clinique, Tourism Victoria, Rabobank, Flight Centre, Student Flights, Walmart, Regus, Easy Offices, Monash University, Griffith University and the Australian Government Department of Communications.

Positions occupied have been: managing editor, magazine editor, digital editor, copyeditor and proofreader, staff writer, content producer, copywriter, translator and customer service representative.

Languages: fluent in English and Spanish, working knowledge of French and conversational knowledge of Italian.