Jody Bear T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | DESTINATIONS CELEBRATIONS 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 February 4, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Bear is used to seeing her clients go big: she's dedicated her career to creating one-of-a-kind itineraries for special life events, such as weddings and milestone birthdays. Recently, she's been booking hotel buyouts for family reunions at domestic resorts like Dunton Hot Springs, in Colorado, and organizing luxurious van-life road trips through the American Southwest. She stays on the pulse of what's trending, knows all the insider addresses, and familiarizes herself with the newest and hottest restaurants. At the same time, this travel expert has a wide knowledge of the most reliable establishments, can secure tickets for hard-to-get events, or arrange private access to tours not offered to the general public. Bear has also noticed that travelers want even more out-of-the-park, "YOLO" trips. "My clients see these experiences as worthwhile investments, for them and their families, like never before," she says. Additional Specialties: Family Travel, Villa Stays, and Lifestyle Concierge Services Languages Spoken: English Minimum Daily Spend: From $1,000, based on the destination and number of people Trip Planning Fees: From $300 Contact Info jodyb@beartvl.com | 212-340-0301 | New York bearandbear.travel facebook.com/bearandbeartvl twitter.com/jodybeartweets instagram.com/jodybearstravels Testimonial "I've known Jody since 1988. At the time Jodi was arranging all my business travel, and soon I asked if she could help my husband and me to plan our leisure trips. I've spent my career working with luxury brands, so my expectations are high. Jody has arranged trips to Thailand, China, India, Africa, South America, Caribbean, Mexico, Greece, Italy … each adventure has been spectacular. Probably our most impressive memory of Jody's talent and influence was when we were returning from safari in South Africa. The driver took us to the wrong airport, and so when we arrived there was no plane. Jody was able to contact the plane and had them divert the flight to pick us up. Wow!" - Paulette G. Finland and Sweden Sample Itinerary Jody Bear's 20-day Itinerary Around Egypt, Israel, and Jordan Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit