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Riviera Maya Magic

As I found myself traveling a great deal for work throughout the summer and fall, I also found myself daydreaming of a vacation where I was not on the move and could simply be. Be with my boyfriend. Be on the beach. And be in a luxurious location within easy travel distance from the United […]

Manchester and Yorkshire Are England’s Cultural Sphere

Northern England, North Country, and the North are geographical nicknames for England’s upper half, a world away from the country’s more-visited south or, shall we say, London. Mention Manchester, and most seem to know it as an industrial city, myself included—that is until I thumbed through “Where to Go: Manchester,” a not-so-ordinary guidebook that hooked me […]

Insider Favorites: Dorothy’s Guide to Sausalito, California

Living in Sausalito for many years only intensifies the anticipation of rounding the last curve on Bridgeway when, magically, the postcard view of the bay with Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge comes into focus. An ever-changing panorama includes a variety of water craft: ferry boats, sail boats, James Bond-type yachts, a Darth Vader black […]

Day Trip From Rome: The Amalfi Coast and Pompeii

We were up before the sun. Monica, our cheerful guide from Avventure Bellissime Tours, greeted us in the lobby of our hotel near Piazza Navona. It was 7 a.m.—dark and early, but not too early for two double espressos to go. After one stop to pick up three additional passengers, we were on our way. […]

Alaska: Where Your Adventure Dreams Come True

It was 90 degrees Fahreinheit when we stepped off the plane in Anchorage, Alaska, during summer 2015—blazing hot in a place we expected to be chilly. Not a good sign when it comes to global warming, but because of that warm sun the land portion of the Princess Cruises trip we took was an absolute delight.

Insider Favorites: Linda’s Guide to Long Beach

Located in the heart of Southern California’s beach communities, Long Beach blends urban sophistication with a relaxed beach resort vibe. Interesting hotels, world-class attractions, front-line museums, a walkable downtown, award-winning restaurants, unique shopping, a cruise line port, and a thriving, multi-faceted arts and culture scene make this city by the sea a great place to live. […]

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Jetset Extra is the go-to online travel hub for industry professionals and seasoned and aspiring travelers looking for inspirational vacation ideas. Our content includes exemplary in-house professional video production, as well as entertaining and informative articles from our global network of hand-picked Insiders. We also nurture a lively wide-reaching social media community that enables travel aficionados to engage in weekly “tweet-ups” where they can share ideas, experiences, and information.

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#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Trends around the world

Trends around the world influence how we view destinations, what we find interesting and what we being to bring into out daily lives. Find out what our participants are noticing as trends the world wide.

Have you ever used rewards points to book travel? I recently had my first-ever experience attempting to make the most of points earned from a credit card and airline/hotel memberships. Though it wasn’t even close to free, I am still pretty proud of the money we were able to save. All in all, our round trip-flights […]

#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: “What’s in Your Bag?” Game

What do you have in your travel bag at any given moment; a passport, sunblock, a map? See what our #JSETT participants carry with them at all times. You never know when the travel bug might bite.

In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city of Boston, now the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located on the Shawmut Peninsula, the city became the site of several crucial events in the American Revolution, including the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. I […]

Beverly Hills, California, fascinates with its glittering, glamorous façade. The city attracts myriad famous faces—people with seemingly bottomless bank accounts and a penchant for the latest designer fashion and exquisite cuisine. Surprisingly, the city has humble beginnings as a lima bean ranch, but through a series of strategic developments and the support of a few […]

Over thousands of years, our world has developed a vast and fascinating history, and many ancient cities still hold on to elements of the past that made them stand out above the rest. Florence, Italy, is one such city; its inhabitants have been influential characters in art, architecture, politics, religion, literature, fashion, and information for centuries, […]

Announcing Our Stanton Luggage Set Winner!

Olympia USA manufactures and distributes high-quality, durable, and reliable luggage, backpacks, and other travel-ware and accessories. The company strives to provide cutting-edge models in contemporary styles, giving travelers a wide variety of products to choose from. We have one such Olympia USA product to give away: a Stanton Three-Piece Hard-case Spinner Set with a built-in TSA lock!

It’s built to charge and sync; it’s built to hang and bend. The ChargeKey from Nomad is a portable lightning cable in the shape and size of a house-key—which means it will fit on your keychain and save you from worrying about a dead phone battery. We have one ChargeKey to give away!

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Jetsetting With “The Dead Files” Star Steve DiSchiavi

A former homicide detective for the New York City Police Department, Steve DiSchiavi teams up with medium Amy Allan to solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in the Travel Channel’s popular series “The Dead Files.” Since most of his business travel involves exploring reportedly haunted locations, Steve understandably prefers to spend his personal vacation time with less […]

Jetsetting With Restaurateur Frank Pellegrino Jr.

Frank Pellegrino Jr. is a co-owner of Rao’s Restaurant Group and the author of “Rao’s On the Grill.” It’s no surprise then that his travels are often dictated by food—whether he is checking in at one of Rao’s three locations or exploring the globe for culinary inspiration. Read on to learn about Frank’s favorite far-off locales and […]

Jetsetting With Indie-Pop Starlet Darnaa

Darnaa is a rising indie-pop artist who is ready to take the world by storm. The YouTube sensation kicked off a 16-city tour in February and released a new single titled “Cowgirl.” The performer is passionate about women and children’s rights and uses her music to celebrate empowerment, encouraging others to speak out against injustice in […]

Greetings, When was the last time you went on a vacation? Last year, last month, last week? Do you travel often, or are you one of many who save your money for a trip of a lifetime?

Dear Readers, It’s a pleasure to meet you! I am Jetset Extra’s managing editor, which means I’m in charge of coordinating our awesome group of Insiders who live and travel all over the world. I got my start in journalism while studying at San Jose State University in San Jose, California, where I wrote for […]

Greetings, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you and tell you a little bit about Jetset Extra.