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Biography

Anne is the Editor of BBC Travel, BBC.com's award-winning Travel vertical, where she creates original, engaging and sharable content for a global audience. Previously, Anne was the executive editor and face of SmarterTravel.com (a Trip Advisor company). As a sought after travel expert, Anne has appeared on major broadcast programs like ABC Nightline, The Early Show, Good Morning America and CNN. Anne's commentary has also been featured among leading media outlets, including The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR and Condé Nast Traveller. Her travel stories have appeared on USAToday.com, ABC News and Boston.com. Also a trained pastry chef, Anne graduated with high honours in the Professional Pastry Program at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in 2012, and was granted the Jean Creveux (MOF) Award for outstanding skill with sugar. And while her main focus was pastry arts guided by a French master patissier, she also rounded out her culinary education with rotations in savoury cooking, wine/sommelier training and food and recipe writing. Her recipes have been published on HuffPost Taste. When it comes to travel and lifestyle, Anne is most passionate about local cuisine and culture, as well as sustainability, and she especially enjoys traveling to Europe, the U.K., the Caribbean, remote islands and even her own backyard. When she's not at the office or traveling, she's usually visiting local farms and markets, uncovering hidden restaurant gems, gardening, taking food photos or developing recipes in her "test kitchen." Anne received her undergraduate degree from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, and studied abroad at Trinity College, Oxford University.

Content

Total articles 54

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  Massimo Bottura's mission to end food waste for good

  By Anne Banas Verified

  Nov. 30, 2023

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  Fleur de courgette: The simple dish beloved in the South of France

  By Anne Banas Verified, Anna Bressanin Verified, Alain Llorca

  Aug. 16, 2023

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ShermansTravel

ShermansTravel is a New York-based travel media company founded in 2002 by James Sherman. It specializes in curating and publishing travel deals, destination advice, and planning resources for value-conscious travelers. With an annual revenue of $4 million and a team of approximately 20-25 employees, ShermansTravel has become a trusted source in the travel industry. The company operates primarily online, offering a mix of editorial content and deal aggregation. Its flagship product, the ShermansTravel Top 25 newsletter, reaches 4 million subscribers weekly, featuring hand-picked deals for flights, hotels, cruises, and vacation packages. ShermansTravel.com lists hundreds of travel deals, including exclusive partnerships and limited-time offers, along with a price-comparison tool to help travelers find the best rates. The company also provides in-depth reviews, destination guides, and money-saving tips to assist travelers in optimizing their budgets.