Stylish getaways have become more than just a travel trend. They're a way of reconnecting with what feels personal, warm, and inspiring. It's that unmistakable sense of place that transforms a simple escape into something unforgettable.

Our guest today, Jackie Caradonio has masterfully captured this magic in her new book, The Inn Crowd, a beautifully curated collection of independent inns that celebrates style, soul, and storytelling.

Jackie is an award-winning editor, journalist, and photographer whose work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Town & Country, National Geographic, and The New York Times, among others. With 15 years in luxury hospitality, including editorial roles at Departures, Robb Report, and Travel + Leisure, she has chronicled some of the world’s most exclusive hotels and resorts.

In this episode Jackie shares:

• The inspiration behind The Inn Crowd
• A captivating glimpse into some of the inns featured in the book—each with its own story, shaped by the vision, creativity, and warm hospitality of its owner.
• Where these inns are located and the unique experiences that await you at each destination.
• What’s on the horizon for this exciting author!

As a storyteller and trusted guide, she stirs our curiosity and inspires us to seek out beauty, meaning, and connection in the places we stay.
Listen now – and let yourself be inspired to uncover the story behind each stay. You might even find yourself starting your own journal alongside Jackie’s pages.

Purchase The Inn Crowd using code Phaidon20 at Phaidon.
Connect with Jackie @jackiecaradonio
Connect with Anne @styledbyark and @classicandcuriouspodcast.