Meet Dawn
Hi, I’m Dawn – travel writer, content creator, New Jersey native, and the founder and editor of A New Dawnn.
For more than a decade, I’ve been sharing the places worth visiting, food worth ordering, hotels worth checking into, and finds actually worth buying.
Go. Eat. Stay. Shop. It’s a pretty simple philosophy – and the heart of A New Dawnn.
From charming small towns and unforgettable road trips to luxury hotels, cruises, incredible restaurants, recipes made in my own kitchen, beauty favorites and things that simply make life a little better, A New Dawnn is about making the most of where you are – and wherever you’re headed next.
Sometimes that means hopping on a plane for a bucket-list trip. Sometimes it’s discovering an amazing restaurant or hidden gem 20 minutes from home.
Because you don’t have to travel far to find something worth experiencing.
“Every new day brings a new adventure. Sometimes it’s across the world. Sometimes it’s right around the corner.”
Go. Eat. Stay. Shop.
Consider this your starting point for discovering somewhere new, planning your next getaway, finding something delicious or deciding whether something is actually worth the splurge.
📍 GO
Explore New Jersey & Beyond
New Jersey will always be home base, and after years of exploring the Garden State, I can tell you there is so much more here than people expect.
You’ll find charming downtowns, hidden gems, beaches, seasonal adventures, day trips, family attractions and plenty of ideas for your next weekend away.
But we don’t stop at the state line.
From road trips and theme parks to cruises and destinations around the world, GO is where you’ll find the places and experiences I think are worth adding to your list.
🍽️ EAT
Restaurants, Recipes & Food Worth Traveling For
Some of my favorite travel memories revolve around food.
Here you’ll find restaurants worth making a reservation for, dishes you shouldn’t leave without ordering and plenty of delicious discoveries from our travels.
And when we’re home, you’ll find me in the kitchen.
Every recipe on A New Dawnn is made in my own kitchen and tested by my family – from easy dinners and seasonal favorites to desserts, cocktails and recipes that make an ordinary day feel a little more special.
🏨 STAY
Hotels, Resorts, Cruises & Unforgettable Stays
Where you stay can completely change a trip.
I share the hotels, resorts, cabins and cruise ships we’ve experienced firsthand, along with the details I want to know before booking somewhere myself.
What’s the room really like? Is the location convenient? Is breakfast included? What’s worth the upgrade? Would I stay there again?
Whether you’re planning a weekend in New Jersey, a family vacation, a romantic getaway or your next cruise, STAYhelps you find somewhere you’ll actually look forward to checking into.
🛍️ SHOP
Beauty, Style, Travel & Things Worth Buying
I love beautiful things, but I also want to know whether they’re actually worth my money.
SHOP is where you’ll find the products I genuinely use, wear, pack and recommend – from luggage and travel essentials to beauty, fragrance, fashion, home finds and seasonal favorites.
Some products are purchased by me, some are sent for editorial consideration and some may appear through paid partnerships. Either way, I want you to leave knowing whether I think something deserves a place in your suitcase, your home or your shopping cart.
More Than a Decade of Exploring
A New Dawnn began as a place to share pieces of my life and has grown alongside me into something much bigger.
Today, it’s a travel and lifestyle publication built around one idea:
Life is too short to save all the good stuff for someday.
Take the trip.
Order the dessert.
Explore your own backyard.
Book the hotel.
Wear the perfume.
Make the recipe.
Find reasons to turn ordinary days into stories you’ll actually remember.
That’s what I’m doing – and I’m glad you’re here to come along.
Coming Late 2027
100 Things to Do in New Jersey Before You Die
I’m thrilled to be writing my first book, 100 Things to Do in New Jersey Before You Die, celebrating the hidden gems, iconic attractions, incredible food and unforgettable experiences that make New Jersey such an amazing place to explore.
After years of sharing my favorite Garden State discoveries on A New Dawnn, I can’t wait to share even more of them with you in 2027.
Work With A New Dawnn
A New Dawnn partners with destinations, hotels and resorts, restaurants, attractions, and lifestyle, travel and beauty brands to create engaging editorial and social content.
For press trips, editorial consideration, product submissions, partnerships and media inquiries, visit our Work With Us page or contact collabsAND@gmail.com