A-List Jody Bear T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | DESTINATION 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 January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Hyper-personalization is what sets Bear apart. She recently helped a family explore their ancestry in Poland and arranged a private tour of Krakow’s Jewish Quarter with an Auschwitz survivor. For a musically inclined traveler who wanted a smashing 60th birthday in New Orleans, Bear set up a special second-line parade—and got the client into a recording studio to sing backup vocals with a local band. 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. A three-week trip around Australia for a group of friends ended with a private, behind-the-scenes tour of an exclusive jewelry house to see rare South Sea pearls in Sydney. Languages Spoken: English Average Daily Spend: $1,000 per person, based on the destination Trip Planning Fees: From $500 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