Jessica Amato
The Road
Jes Traveled
Luxury travel writing. Curated experiences. Stories that move you.
"Seek out the soul of a place — the hidden café, the storied suite, the meal that makes you forget where you came from."
Jessica Amato · Travel Writer & Ambassador
Published Work
Featured Articles
Hotel Review · New York City
The Mark
From Street-Level Spark to Penthouse Renewal
On Madison Avenue at 77th Street, The Mark stands regal but inviting — a hotel that captures the allure of a neighborhood defined by sophistication and style. From Caviar Kaspia lunches to a 10,000-square-foot penthouse above the Upper East Side, this is New York at its most refined.
Hotel Review · The Hamptons
Discover The Roundtree
A Hidden Gem in Amagansett
Set back on two lush acres in the picturesque hamlet of Amagansett, The Roundtree feels less like a typical hotel and more like a welcoming country hideaway. Understated luxury blends effortlessly with the beauty of nature.
Article Coming · October 2026
The Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Article Coming · July / August 2026
International House Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
About Jessica
A Life Lived
Between Destinations
I discovered my love of travel at 17, when a visit to Mexico City turned into a stay far longer than I had planned. I found myself immersed in a world I hadn't known existed — surrounded by restaurateurs, private chefs, and cultural icons, and meals that felt like occasions. It rewired how I saw the world — and how I saw myself.
Since then, life has taken me from a client's villa in Monte Carlo to three months in Bali, from an ashram in the Sierra Nevadas to the streets of London — which remains, above all others, the great love.
I started writing as a little girl. My 6th grade English teacher told me it's what I should do. It took a lifetime of living to find the right story to tell. The Road Jes Traveled is where the journey lives — and keeps going.
As Featured In
Through My Lens
On the Road
A curated look at the places, spaces, and moments that define the journey.
The Mark Penthouse · NYC
The Mark · Madison Ave
The Mark · Lobby
The Mark · Interior
The Roundtree · Amagansett
The Roundtree · Barn Rooms
The Roundtree · Dining
The Roundtree · Rooms
En Route
The Mark · Caviar Kaspia
The Roundtree · Grounds
The Mark · NYC
The Roundtree · Exterior
The Mark · Kaspia Tacos
The Roundtree · Gardens
Jessica Amato
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