GAIL LEICHT has worked as an associate producer in film and television; a trial consultant; a marketing manager; a focus group facilitator; even as a trapeze artist for Club Med.  

She was prompted to create the Skinny series after…

• having lived in several different cities and observing how most tourists were getting it “wrong” and missing out.

• observing how (more portly) guide books all seem to share a similar mind-think about where tourists should spend their time. 

• taking many trips herself and lamenting there was no discerning best friend in town to help limit the choices.

The recommendations in “The Skinny on…” are not based on the author’s opinions and experiences, but are culled from extensive research with a cross section of locals.