Jennifer Schwartz T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | WINE AND GASTRONOMY 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 Published on February 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Schwartz, who speaks English, French, and Italian, has lived in Europe for two decades. Whether it's fishing and digging for clams in the bay of St.-Malo, in northwestern France, or spending a morning at the Healdsburg Farmers' Market followed by a day of wine tastings in Sonoma vineyards, she knows how to make it happen. "I have always specialized in gastronomic travel," Schwartz says. "We plan where we want to eat and what's interesting to see between meals. Because food and drink are a gateway into the culture of any country, my mission is that all meals are special experiences. Our clients have dined in many Michelin-starred restaurants, but increasingly now the road less-traveled, and access to places and people, is the new luxury." As an American who lives in Florence and Sonoma, Schwartz says, "I'm able to bridge not only the language barrier, but I also understand Americans' expectations. Every day I "walk" though the itinerary to ensure it makes sense logistically and is the best use of our guests' time." Additional Specialties: France, Italy, Luxury Yachts Language(s) Spoken: English, Italian, French Minimum Daily Spend: $750 per person Trip Planning Fees: varies Contact Info jennifer@authentic-explorations.com |+39-334-904-3541 | New York, NY authentic-explorations.com facebook.com/authentic.explorations.travel instagram.com/authentic_explorations_travel Testimonial "Jennifer and her team can put together the trip of a lifetime! She planned my 50th birthday party, which consisted 13 women. It was no small feat to make sure there were activities (enjoyed by all), top-notch transportation, fantastic food and wine, and all the nuances and details were taken care of. She has since planned a couple of other trips for me and my family (all spectacular!) and I have referred her and her team to several different friends and colleagues. She thinks of everything, steers you in the right direction, and likely saves you money and time in the long run by just taking the hassle out of everything. I can't recommend her enough!" - Lisa M. Itinerary Paris and Normandy Sample Itinerary Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit