Stories by Melinda Sheckells

Melinda Sheckells is Forbes Travel Guide's Las Vegas correspondent. She is an award-winning writer, editor and television correspondent specializing in luxury travel, hospitality, dining, drinking, art, spas and entertainment. Sheckells lives and plays in Las Vegas but canvases the world for once-in-lifetime travel experiences to share with those who desire awe-inspiring moments.

Her writing appears in The Hollywood Reporter, Business Traveler, Hospitality Design, People, Infatuation and Apple Music, among other publications. She hosts a weekly food segment on ABC called “Tasty Tuesday” and appeared on Vice Munchies as “the queen of Las Vegas.”

Guide, Road Trips

How To Road-Trip Along The California Coast
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

August 21, 2017

Hit some surprising and diverse destinations for a wellness-inspired and culinary-charged luxury road trip.

See A New Side To Old Barcelona
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

August 1, 2017

Hidden, exclusive and clandestine spots in one of Europe’s most popular port cities.

4 Things We Love About Grand Velas Los Cabos
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

June 14, 2017

You can have it all at this all-inclusive resort where gourmet dining, a sumptuous spa and stunning views come standard.

Chefs, Interviews

How Chef Mario Batali Is Celebrating A Decade In Las Vegas
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

May 30, 2017

The passionate toque talks to us about Sin City’s past and all the delicious places it’s headed.

Gadgets and Gear, Hotels

3 Las Vegas Hotels With Cutting-Edge Technology
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

May 9, 2017

Top properties are embracing virtual advancements to improve your real vacationing experience.

Las Vegas Mega Suites We Bet You’ll Love
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

April 18, 2017

When it comes to Sin City’s most sublime spaces, these fresh units will be nearly impossible to beat.

Drinks, Interviews

Whiskey Business: Hollywood Director Brett Ratner Becomes A Leading Man In The Spirits Industry
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

April 6, 2017

The Hilhaven Lodge may be for Tinseltown’s elite, but the A-list auteur makes sure you can at least savor its essence.

Destinations, Restaurants

5 Winning Las Vegas Restaurant Openings
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

March 31, 2017

Thanks to this list of fresh eateries, you won’t have to roll the dice when it comes to planning your next meal.

Chefs, Interviews

Meet Twin Chefs Doubling The Deliciousness In Spain
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

March 10, 2017

Brothers Javier and Sergio Torres discuss finding the right formula for culinary success.

3 Things We Love About The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

February 10, 2017

We’ve always adored this desert oasis, but a fresh redesign has us in the honeymoon stage all over again.

Destinations, Guide

Spending Two Perfect Days In Las Vegas
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

January 24, 2017

Here’s how to seize the day (and night) during a 48-hour stay in Sin City.

Chefs, Interviews

Morimoto Dishes On Life Beyond ‘Iron Chef’
By Correspondent Melinda Sheckells

January 4, 2017

Masaharu Morimoto discusses his first Las Vegas outpost and why his new teppan concept is a formidable competitor on the scene.