Traveling for business and pleasure with Sandra Smith BY DEBBI K. KICKHAM
Sandra Smith is from suburban Chicago, graduated from Louisiana State University and distance-dated husband John Connelly, traveling on weekends to Chicago from Manhattan, where she worked for Aegis Capital Corp. and Hermitage Capital Corp. before joining Bloomberg Television and ultimately Fox News.
So it’s not surprising to learn that she is both passionate and knowledgeable about travel. And a good thing, too, as it can be an important part of her work for Fox, for whom she covered the 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. On Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” she and co-anchor John Roberts are joined by newsmakers and experts to discuss the latest afternoon headlines and issues of the day. Recently, she talked with us about being at home in Westchester — and the wider world.
What do you like about living in Westchester County?
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What frequent-flyer memberships are you part of?
“Just about every single one. I’m more serious with American and United and Delta. I’m on board with everybody. My husband and I long-distance dated. He lived in Chicago and I lived in New York and I was on a plane every Friday night. We did that for years. Even when we married in May 2010, we still lived in distant cities.”
“I just love the proximity to the water and it’s a great place to have a family, with great restaurants and parks for the dog. I enjoy the history of Westchester, too.”
Where did you honeymoon?
What’s your favorite vacation spot?
“Scandinavia. My husband is Norwegian and we celebrate a lot of their heritage. I love the culture and the food. I can’t wait to see it in person. Denmark, Finland: It would be amazing.”
“We go once a year to Naples, Florida, one of my favorite spots for birds and beauty and beaches — plus a nice restaurant scene. It’s an absolutely beautiful place, great golfing as
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well. We play golf and tennis. And I’m a big runner. I run a lot. We usually stay at a private home there and The Ritz-Carlton Naples. It’s a great spot.”
“We went to Bermuda.”
What are some of the destinations on your Bucket List?
