Turndown Service

Turndown Service is a curated selection of destinations, hotels, restaurants, and everything in between that captures a true sense of place. Like a thoughtful turndown at your favorite hotel after a day of exploration, this column is akin to the treat you find on your pillow – insider recommendations, off-the-beaten-path gems, and candid musings. From city dossiers to full-fledged itineraries, to far-flung places you’ll dream of visiting, Turndown Service is your guidebook to the most enticing and authentic spaces and places, with a mix of luxurious and low-brow escapades for every traveler. Let’s go away together.

Megan Shelton

Hey there! Megan Shelton (that’s me!) is a writer, social media guru, and brand marketer with a profound love for travel and hospitality. She currently works on the corporate marketing team at Trailborn Hotels & Resorts, a new boutique outdoor-focused hospitality brand. She also contributes to Hotels Above Par, a boutique hotel and travel publication she helped launch in 2020.

Megan prioritizes discovering and spotlighting places that offer a true sense of place–whether through exceptional hotels, inspired food and beverage experiences, rich cultural offerings, and especially dog-friendly destinations.