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Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Maria Bartiromo

By Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency on

Few business journalists make their way into pop culture. Then there's Maria Bartiromo, who was dubbed as the "Money Honey." Joey Ramone of the Ramones was clearly smitten with her, too. He sang her praises in his song, "Maria Bartiromo."

"I've traveled the world, largely on business going from Asia to Europe and Brazil," says the 46-year-old New Yorker. "I've been to so many places and it's hard to get out and see all the things I want to because I'm so busy with work. But I try to make time and go back on my own." She's the anchor and global markets editor for FOX Business Network's "Opening Bell with Maria Bartiromo" and "Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo." Fans may stay in touch with her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MariaBartiromo.

Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?

A. Italy is certainly a favorite destination. There are so many wonderful places to visit there, whether you're in Venice or Rome or Lake Como. Lake Como is a place I've been to a lot and it's on the top of my list. I love it. It's so calm and beautiful and it's just a wonderful place. I'd also recommend Singapore. Everything is so pristine. I've gone there on business trips largely. We went to the Singapore Safari Night Zoo, which is really a sight to see.

Q. What trip stands out in your mind?

A. I don't know if I'd recommend it now, because of the upset there, but St. Petersburg in Russia is amazing. When I've been there in the summer, you could be in a restaurant at 11 at night and it's broad daylight out because of White Nights.

 

Q. Did you travel a lot with your family when you were growing up?

A. We did a lot of domestic traveling. We stayed closer to home, more than not. We went to Upstate New York and the Catskills. I've always been a big hiker and enjoy biking and walking. We did things like that.

Q. What's a nice, low-key trip for you?

A. My husband and I go to Tucson, Arizona, and go to the Santa Catalina Mountains and hike. I love putting on my hiking boots and going into the wilderness. It takes me away and clears my head and helps me not be so busy and stressed. It's so nice to make time to be in nature. That's probably my favorite type of trip.

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