Author: Anastasia Mills Healy

Anastasia Mills Healy is the author of Secret Connecticut (Reedy Press, 2021). A career travel writer and editor, her work has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s, Time Out, and Zagat, among others. Stasha has traveled to 64 countries on five continents and is particularly proud of having visited all 50 U.S. states. For information about and to buy Secret Connecticut, to see Stasha's travel clips, and to learn about her editorial services, go to stashamillshealy.com.

Top 10 Disney World Tips

I just returned from my second trip to Disney World in 15 months. In addition to the obvious like be in line at the park when it opens, I have learned some things that made my second trip so much better. Hopefully this will help other newbies have better experiences. It takes much longer than… Read More Top 10 Disney World Tips

March 18, 2015March 18, 2015 Anastasia Mills HealyLeave a comment

Major Goof in Annie Hall Credits

I hadn’t watched “Annie Hall” in years so I taped it, and while reading the credits was shocked to find that Christopher Walken’s name had a typo in it. I Googled it and found he addressed the situation in an interview from 2012. Funny that either Walken remembered wrong how his name was misspelled or perhaps… Read More Major Goof in Annie Hall Credits

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015 Anastasia Mills HealyLeave a comment

#1 Super Practical Disney Tip for Young Kids

Yes, I know I am certifiably insane. We are going back to Disney this March. Not my idea. My amazing, generous mother-in-law has arranged for us to stay at the Grand Floridian to celebrate my younger daughter’s 6th birthday. Well, the older one had her 6th birthday at Disney, so… I hope I’ve learned a… Read More #1 Super Practical Disney Tip for Young Kids

January 11, 2015January 11, 2015 Anastasia Mills HealyLeave a comment

The Latest in the Disney Debacle

I got a voice mail from a Guest Relations cast member at 7:08 on Nov. 25 as I was putting the kids to bed. I left a voice mail for him today. I wonder what he will have to say. I wonder if he will have to power to credit me for any number of… Read More The Latest in the Disney Debacle

November 28, 2013 Anastasia Mills HealyLeave a comment

Stay Put for Dinner at Disney if You Have Young Kids

The more people I talk to about my Disney experience the more I hear comments that are surprising to me like “Oh, I thought it would be like that. We have no plans to go.” And “We waited until our kids were [insert ages between 7 and 19].” People have also told me that if… Read More Stay Put for Dinner at Disney if You Have Young Kids

November 25, 2013 Anastasia Mills HealyLeave a comment

Health issues from Disney experience

To add credence to the amount of physical exertion and stress we experienced, an Orlando cardiologist I know says he sees at least one parent per week who has a heart attack at Disney. Many of them Brits. And they don’t always make it.

November 20, 2013 Anastasia Mills HealyLeave a comment

My Disney Misadventure

Just spent 5 nts/6 days at Disney on a multi-generational trip celebrating my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary and my daughter’s 6th birthday. I was not on assignment and Disney did not know I was a travel writer. I feel I have to share my misadventures so others — and Disney, if they choose to read… Read More My Disney Misadventure

November 19, 2013November 19, 2013 Anastasia Mills Healy4 Comments

Stasha's Travels

Travel tips from a travel writer, former editor at Conde Nast Traveler & Fodor's, & author of Secret Connecticut