Here, Jason Stevens, CEO of ethical travel company Wayfairer Travel, shares his insider knowledge to ensure your journey is hassle-free and enjoyable. His firm is known for creating the ultimate six-figure luxury vacations. With extensive experience navigating the globe and assisting clients with complex travel arrangements, Stevens offers practical advice applicable to all travelers, regardless of budget.
Wayfairer Travel is an ethical, high-end multi-sector travel company that crafts tailormade travel moments. The median price of a Wayfairer Travel holiday is $30k, with some arrangements priced at more than $200k. Stevens capitalizes on his exhaustive knowledge of international travel to ensure that his affluent clients’ specific and eccentric needs are always met. He has skillfully led clients through hundreds of travel mazes. Whether that’s securing VIP, last-minute access to private ski lodges or routing clients to their African safari after boarding the wrong flight – he always has their back with an answer.
Stevens emphasizes the importance of pre-trip research, recommending the use of Google Street View to familiarize oneself with the surroundings of hotels and accommodations. This zoom level is not meant to give the user all of the details specific to a neighborhood’s existing or future conditions.
As for cash, Stevens points out that U.S. dollars are essentially the global standard, still accepted in most countries.
You'd be amazed at how many countries still accept U.S. dollars with a big smile on their face. - Jason Stevens
He is a strong advocate of strategic layovers, especially on long-haul trips. He urges would-be travelers to keep the most important things in their carry-on baggage. This needs to be at least a day or two worth of clothing. This smart move handsomely mitigates risk from potential baggage disruption. He explains that bags often don’t get lost, but arrive a day or two later.
Stevens shares tips on how to make the most of your stay by asking hotel staff for the best local recommendations.
The staff at the hotel desk will tell you a lot more than people realize. - Jason Stevens
Stevens, who has traveled to all seven continents and most of the world’s major cities, lends his expertise to key policy areas. He encourages thinking about accommodations you might not expect when you travel to cities such as New York, Santiago, or Lima.
If you get outside any major city — and you don't have to go too far — the hotel quality doesn't drop but the hotel prices drop disproportionately. - Jason Stevens
This smarter buy results in better value overall, with no loss of quality or time.
