A-List Jean-Michel Jefferson T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | NEW ZEALAND SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Jefferson shines when it comes to catering to clients’ passions, whether they’re motivated by rugby, cycling, Maori traditions (like wood or bone carving), or simply searching for a spiritual connection to the land. A polyglot who has spent more than 20 years planning travel throughout New Zealand, Jefferson shines when it comes to planning niche itineraries. Among the recent trips he's coordinated: For an Irish billionaire (and avid cyclist) visiting New Zealand for a rugby series, Jefferson arranged for him to meet a Maori guide with Irish heritage to introduce him to locals in the town of Taupo on the North Island. “We arranged a cycling day around Lake Taupo mirroring an annual competition with specific bike requirements, and an experience to see sacred Maori carvings,” Jefferson says. “Based on that trip, the and his companions are all planning to return with their families for a longer trip.” ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES: The Cook Islands and Spiritual Travel Languages Spoken: English, French, and Russian Average Daily Spend: $1,000 per person Trip Planning Fees: 7.5% Contact Info jean-michel@ahipara.com | 64-03-447-3558 | Otago, New Zealand www.ahipara.com facebook.com/ahiparatravel instagram.com/ahiparatravel "A Tale of Three Carvings" New Zealand Sample Itinerary Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit