A-List John Clifford T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | LGBTQ TRAVEL 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 Clifford crafts active itineraries that get LGBTQ travelers off the beaten path, whether that means snowmobiling and heli-skiing in Iceland (with stays at Deplar Farm and Eldar Lodge) or tracking howler monkeys and jaguars in Belize, with a home base at the Coppola family–owned Blancaneaux Lodge. Some of his favorite properties as of late? "Last summer I fell in love with the reborn, iconic property The Claremont Hotel on Mount Desert Island, Maine. After a thoughtful restoration, they opened up two fantastic homes to rent on site, Harbor Rose and Ocean House," he shares. Further afield, he's been impressed with Habitas Santa Teresa, in Costa Rica. "I love to suggest this cool surf town on the very edge of the Nicoya Peninsula." Additional Specialties: Destination Celebrations and Multi-Generational Travel Languages Spoken: English and French Average Daily Spend: $750 Trip Planning Fees: Varies Contact Info John@InternationalTravelManagement.com | 619-299-2359 | San Diego www.internationaltravelmanagement.com facebook.com/InternationalTravelManagement twitter.com/LuxTravel instagram.com/IGLuxTravel Testimonial "Knowing my sensibility as an interior designer to all things beautiful and artistic, John arranged an extraordinary trip to Trancoso and Rio de Janeiro, followed by Buenos Aires. The arts, music, and natural habitat are a wonderland of inspiration, and I came home with fascinating pieces of art and vivid memories. John's attention to detail and communication were professional and personal; and a highlight was an invitation to attend an exclusive New Year's Eve party in Rio, high above Copacabana overlooking the millions of celebrants on the beach below. With the amount of traveling I do, I'm very appreciative of John Clifford's expertise every step of the way." – Keith B. John Clifford's Tuscan, Umbrian, & Pugliese FIAT 500 Adventure Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit