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Joel Balsam

Joel Balsam was born and raised in Canada and wrote the Quebec chapter in the most recent Lonely Planet Canada guidebook. Joel’s work has also appeared in National Geographic Travel, Time, Travel + Leisure and BBC Travel. His favorite destinations include Brazil, Mexico, the U.S. South and Southwest, Armenia and Morocco.
The 10 best hotels in Jasper
Discover the top hotels in Jasper, handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
The 10 best hotels in Alamogordo
Discover the top hotels in Alamogordo handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
The 10 best hotels in Missoula
Discover the top hotels in Missoula handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
The 10 best hotels in Edmonton
Discover the top hotels in Edmonton handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
The 10 best hotels in Reno
Discover the top hotels in Reno handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
The 10 best hotels in Montreal
Discover the top hotels in Montreal, handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
The 10 best hotels in Québec City
Discover the top hotels in Quebec City, handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
The 10 best hotels in Mont-Tremblant
Discover the top hotels in Mont-Tremblant, handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
The 10 best hotels in Ottawa
Discover the top hotels in Ottawa, handpicked by local expert Joel Balsam.
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