Kim Knox Beckius is a widely published travel and lifestyle writer and author of seven books. She's the Travel & Branded Content Editor at Yankee Magazine (NewEngland.com) and was formerly New England Travel expert for TripSavvy.com/About.com. She has recently updated New England travel guidebooks for Fodor's, Frommer's, and Michelin. Kim also serves as a PR and media consultant to clients in the travel, fashion, and events industries.