School
Quinnipiac University
Expertise
Sports Fan Travel, Golf Getaways, all-Inclusive Travel
- Alex has golfed on three continents and swam in three of the five oceans, bringing decades of world travel to his writing.
- His 2023 trip to Ireland featured relics and historical landmarks in the game of golf and an extensive background on tourism in Ireland.
- He is a veteran and aficionado of all-inclusive travel, and he finds the islands with the quietest beaches and best sunsets.
Experience
Alex has been a professional writer, podcaster, and content creator for 7 years. He co-founded the "Course of Life" brand podcast and social media brand and has partnered to create engaging travel content around the globe. He has also worked in the busiest ESPN and ESPN Radio Newsrooms and covered major sporting events for "Course of Life." His writing experience includes travel editorial and sports features for Splash Sports, The First Call Newsletter, and Sports Illustrated. Working in sports media has made hotels and planes of all types the norm in Alex's life, and he's on a quest to visit all seven continents. His content is a fusion of sports fan travel mixed with luxury paradise settings, and he believes that the best destination is the next one. Alex joined Static Media in 2024, and his affinity to travel both for golf getaways and sun-soaked pleasure fuels his creativity and curiosity in writing. Every trip creates new memories and shared experiences that he uses to help his readers plan itineraries for any schedule. If there's a locals-only food spot or a hidden gem landmark in town, Alex will unveil it for you.
Education
Alex has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Quinnipiac University.
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Massachusetts
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Massachusetts
By Alex Lauzon
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Massachusetts
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