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Biography

Zoë Hearne in a white dress, leaning against a sunlit ochre wall

I'm a British travel writer, editor and content strategist living in Nice. I've spent 25 years writing for luxury travel, hospitality and international consumer brands, across brand storytelling, destination content, campaigns, websites, email, print and long-form editorial.

I'm an art school graduate: I studied Fine Art at Camberwell College of Arts in London. I started my career in magazines, writing features and later running the editorial side of an international luxury title. Since then I've worked in-house at Booking.com, Silversea Cruises and Crystal Cruises, and now run my own content agency, Abroad & Away.

Search is part of the job: keyword research, SEO, answer-led search (AEO) and generative search (GEO). I also help brands keep a consistent voice across markets. I use AI for research and first drafts; the editing, fact-checking and final judgement are mine.

English is my first language and I'm fluent in French, with dual French and British nationality. I also speak some Italian.

Experience

  1. 2024–present

    Founder & Creative Director, Abroad & Away

    Remote

    Boutique content agency for luxury travel, hospitality and B2C brands. Clients include Aman at Sea, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Booking.com and EssilorLuxottica.

  2. 2023–2024

    Creative Content Manager & Copywriter, Crystal Cruises

    Monaco

    Campaign, website, editorial and email content across three regions; content for 1,000+ destinations and regional pages.

  3. 2016–2023

    Senior Copywriter, Silversea Cruises

    Monaco

    Digital, email, editorial and print copy for an ultra-luxury brand.

  4. 2015–2016

    Senior Content Editor, Booking.com

    Nice

    Edited and optimised consumer content for clarity, UX, search and brand consistency.

  5. 2007–2013

    Chief Editor & Features Writer, International Promotion

    Monaco

    Long-form features for an international luxury magazine with 600,000+ readers; progressed to Chief Editor.

Education

  • London Business School — Mastering Digital Marketing: SEM, SEO & Social Media (2022–23)
  • Camberwell College of Arts — BFA Fine Art, 2:1 (1992–96)

Languages

English (native) · French (fluent) · Italian (A2/B1)