Senior features editor

Jackie Burrell

Jackie Burrell is the Bay Area News Group's senior features editor overseeing Mercury News and East Bay Times coverage of restaurants, food and drink, as well as arts and entertainment topics, which include music, movies, theater, outdoor activities and other things to do. An award-winning writer, Burrell joined the Bay Area News Group staff in 2000. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in history.

Malasadas, glazed raised, mochi style and even savory sourdough donuts -- here are a dozen fab doughnut shops to try from Lafayette to Santa Clara, Belmont, Walnut Creek and more.

12 fantastic Bay Area doughnut shops that will knock your socks off

November 4, 2023 at 7:56 a.m.

Malasadas, glazed raised, mochi style and even savory sourdough donuts -- here are a dozen fab doughnut shops to try from Lafayette to Santa Clara, Belmont, Walnut Creek and more.

CN Traveller just unveiled its 2023 Readers Choice Awards, which lavish love on cruise ships of every variety, from mega ships to expedition and river cruises.

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The world’s top 10 best cruise lines, according to travelers

October 17, 2023 at 4:37 a.m.

CN Traveller just unveiled its 2023 Readers Choice Awards, which lavish love on cruise ships of every variety, from mega ships to expedition and river cruises.

A recent U.S. News & World Report travel ranking found some of the most affordable and memorable vacation destinations in the country -- including one California wonder.

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10 best cheap vacation destinations in the U.S. for 2023-24 travel

August 15, 2023 at 8:07 a.m.

A recent U.S. News & World Report travel ranking found some of the most affordable and memorable vacation destinations in the country -- including one California wonder.

This year's travel awards include not only the ever-popular "most popular" category, but destination rankings aimed at culture lovers and foodies. And yes, San Francisco gets a nod.

Top 10 cultural and food destinations for 2023

February 17, 2023 at 8:15 a.m.

This year's travel awards include not only the ever-popular "most popular" category, but destination rankings aimed at culture lovers and foodies. And yes, San Francisco gets a nod.

Beach towns and college football are driving fall travel plans, the vacation rental company says, but the two California "beach towns" on this list are ... not exactly on the coast.

Airbnb’s top 10 trending U.S. destinations for fall travel are an odd lot

August 17, 2022 at 6:56 a.m.

Beach towns and college football are driving fall travel plans, the vacation rental company says, but the two California "beach towns" on this list are ... not exactly on the...

If you use Airbnb bookings as a guide to what destinations are hot, hot, hot this summer, Venice tops the trending list. Here are the other top destinations.

Airbnb calls these the top 10 summer travel destinations for 2022

June 13, 2022 at 2:47 p.m.

If you use Airbnb bookings as a guide to what destinations are hot, hot, hot this summer, Venice tops the trending list. Here are the other top destinations.

Tripadvisor’s hottest new U.S. hotels include a Bay Area marvel

Tripadvisor’s hottest new U.S. hotels include a Bay Area marvel

May 19, 2022 at 4:33 a.m.

The travel site's annual Traveler's Choice awards just announced their list of the most impressive new hotels around the world.

A San Francisco holiday celebration made the list

Best 25 Christmas markets in U.S. include a California delight

December 6, 2021 at 9:26 a.m.

A San Francisco holiday celebration made the list

Sure, you could give your favorite book lovers a, you know, book. But what about some of these ideas instead?

5 awesome gifts for Bay Area book lovers

November 15, 2021 at 9:22 a.m.

Sure, you could give your favorite book lovers a, you know, book. But what about some of these ideas instead?

Fodor’s 101 ‘most incredible’ hotels include 2 California hot spots

Fodor’s 101 ‘most incredible’ hotels include 2 California hot spots

November 8, 2021 at 9:38 a.m.

A Palm Springs escape and a beachy boutique inn made the 2022 list.