By Jae-Ha Kim
Chicago Tribune and other outlets
September 5, 2023
“Entertainment Tonight” co-host Nischelle Turner knows a thing or two about traveling. She’s hosted the celebrity-oriented news show from Hawaii, Nashville and the Bahamas, and also traveled to Rome to cover Tom Cruise’s “Mission Impossible” franchise. Though it might be tempting to try to piggyback a vacation onto the trips, Turner said, laughing, “I don’t consider anywhere I go for work a vacation.” And when she vacations, she makes a concerted effort to leave work at the office. “When I’m off, I’m off!,” said the entertainment reporter, who is based out of Los Angeles. Fans may stay in touch with Turner, whose social media handle is @nischelleturner.
Q: How much traveling do you do for “Entertainment Tonight”?
A: I travel a great deal for work and have visited everywhere from Rome to New Zealand to Tokyo and Berlin. The job has really opened the world up to me in incredible ways. I’m extremely grateful for that.
Q: What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your travels?
A: Travel opens up so much. Experiencing other cultures and being exposed to customs and religions and fashion other than your own is one of the most beautiful things you can do. Not only does it give you knowledge, but it teaches inclusion, diversity and patience.
Q: What is your favorite vacation destination?
A: The Bahamas. The vibe is beyond relaxing and the water is the bluest I’ve ever seen. I get calm the minute I get there.
Q: What untapped destination should people know about?
A: Caerula Mar Club Resort, South Andros Island. It’s such a beautiful place – very serene and remote. Two really awesome people, Brian and Sarah Baeumler, own it. It’s on a small island in the Bahamas that isn’t easy to get to, but [it’s] well worth it.
Q: What was a trip you took as a child that stands out? Did you love it … or not so much?
A: We didn’t do a lot of travel growing up because we didn’t have a lot of money, but my favorite trips were to St. Louis Cardinals baseball games with my mom. It was a special time between the two of us and she introduced me to my love of baseball and sports in general.
Q: If you could only pick one place to eat, would you prefer a food truck or fine dining?
A: I love food so much, but I would be a food truck girl much more than fine dining. Anything wrapped in foil is destined to be beyond good!
Q: Where are your favorite weekend getaways?
A: Going up the coast to Santa Barbara or getting on a quick flight to Vegas.
Q: If you’ve ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip?
A: The Bahamas. That’s where I like to spend Christmas and New Year’s.
Q: Do you speak any foreign languages? And in the same train of thought, do you pick up new languages easily?
A: I do speak rudimentary Spanish. I’m taking classes again to try and get better. I do pick up languages fairly easily. I love learning new languages.
Q: What are your five favorite cities?
A: New Orleans, New York City, Atlanta, Nashville and Miami.
Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?
A: Spain.
Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?
A: The one thing I always have to have when I go away is a good pair of sneakers, because I love to walk and explore. Also a great sunscreen and sweats.
Q: What is your guilty pleasure when you’re on the road?
A: All the carbs! I love to eat so there are no food rules when on vacation.
Q: What kind of research do you do before you go away on a trip?
A: I find the best restaurants close to my hotel and try to make reservations beforehand. I also find great little shopping districts and the nearest beach.
Q: What is your best vacation memory?
A: Best vacation was taking my family to the Bahamas for the first time in 2019. We always have a great time, but this was the first time they had been and we just had the most fun and relaxing time ever. Ten out of 10!
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