Nila Do Simon is a freelance writer and editor who has written for Conde Nast Traveler, Marie Claire, The New York Times, Garden and Gun, Philadelphia Style, Miami Magazine, Flamingo Magazine, Gulfshore Life Magazine, Boca Magazine, Alaskan Airlines and Bostonmagazine.com, among several other publications and outlets. In addition, she is the founding editor-in-chief of Venice magazine, as well as the custom publications Botaniko, 1926 and Florida Panthers’ CATS. Her work has received several industry accolades, including first place honors for feature and headline writing by the Florida Magazine Association.