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- About Jetsetter
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Invitation-Only Travel Sales
Jetsetter is a private online community that provides members with insider access, expert knowledge, and exclusive deals on the world's greatest vacations. All of the properties we feature are hand-selected by our team of globe-trotting correspondents, and sales last five to seven days. Our philosophy is that travel should be fun and easy — and that includes the planning part.
First Come, First Served
Jetsetter sales are valid for a limited time only, and offered on a first come, first served basis. Remember, the earlier you log in, the better the selection.
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It's refreshing to see a travel booking site that not only caters to sophisticated travelers but is also actually appealing to look at. — Condé Nast Traveler
Mesmerizing photography makes the Web site an exciting destination on its own. — The Associated Press
Drew Patterson
CEO & Founder
| Recent hotel stay | The Viceroy Snowmass |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Ski-boot warmers |
| Travel ritual | Pack the morning I leave |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
My iPhone loaded with my Jetsetter tips, Google Maps and a roaming data package and I’m ready to go
Where are you dying to go?
Trek to the top of Kilimanjaro.
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I came by way of Starwood and Kayak. More specifically when I heard about Gilt from Alexis, I thought the model would be great for travel.
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Heather Leisman
V.P. Partner Development
| Recent hotel stay | Amansara, Siem Reap Cambodia |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Cool cucumber-scented towels waiting for me when I return from a run. |
| Travel ritual | Cutting it way too close |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
Cashmere socks and People magazine
Where are you dying to go?
Heli-skiing in Russia
How did you land at Jetsetter?
Fate or maybe luck. I've been working in the online travel industry since 1996, most recently at Orbitz Worldwide. But when Drew called to talk to me about Jetsetter, he described my dream job. I have to pinch myself at least once a week to make sure I'm not dreaming.
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Colin Kroll
V.P. Engineering
| Recent hotel stay | Petinos Beach, Greece |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Heated towel rack |
| Travel ritual | Making my bedroom spotless before I leave. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
Wired magazine
Where are you dying to go?
Kuala Lumpur
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I've spent my entire professional career in software engineering and technology management. Prior to finding Jetsetter, I held engineering positions at Right Media, Yahoo, and Bounty Jobs. I've always been passionate about travel, and I'm thrilled to be working on an exciting product that makes unique travel experiences more accessible.
Tom Foster
Creative Director
| Recent hotel stay | Zeavola Resort, Ko Phi Phi, Thailand |
| Best hotel amenity ever | A bowl of water with rose petals at the cabana door, for rinsing off beach sand. |
| Travel ritual | Packing at the last minute |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
All the books I never have time to read at home
Where are you dying to go?
Back to New Zealand
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I've been covering travel for 10 years as an editor and writer at magazines ranging from Men's Journal to Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel. When I heard about Jetsetter, I immediately loved the idea – not only telling people about amazing destinations but giving them insider access. I joined the team in January 2010.
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Peter Manice
Director of Partner Marketing
and Hotel Ops
| Recent hotel stay | Le Crillon, Paris |
| Best hotel amenity ever | A fast and free Wifi. |
| Travel ritual | Exploring and getting away from tourist traps |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
A well-packed roll aboard to avoid checking in luggage - I can go 10 days.
Where are you dying to go?
Safari or Asia on a luxury train.
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I've been around the travel industry for years, having worked in revenue management at American Airlines and Hilton Hotels, and I discovered the power of a members-only community through my friend Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, one of the founders of Gilt.com. From our earliest white-board discussions when Jetsetter was just an idea, I've been convinced that this model will take revenue management to the next level. I'm thrilled to watch us realize the vision.
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Charles Merrit
Marketing Manager
| Recent hotel stay | Westin Grand Cayman |
| Best hotel amenity ever | On-premise dairy farm. I've never seen this, but if it existed, it would win, hands-down. |
| Travel ritual | Trying to pack everything into my one carry-on sized bag, no matter how long the trip. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
Leica IIIf and loads of film.
Where are you dying to go?
Hike the Andes.
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I was last seen in Kayak's marketing department specializing in SEM but after that...I must have taken a wrong turn at Albuquerque.
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Roberta Seiler
Curator
| Recent hotel stay | Firmdale's The Haymarket in London |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Jacuzzi |
| Travel ritual | Checking in on the First Class line at the airport (when my ticket is budget economy...oops!) |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
YSL Passport Holder and my Bose noise-cancelling headphones.
Where are you dying to go?
Galapagos and Patagonia.
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I started my career at Leading Hotels of the World and then went to the Peninsula Hotels and worked in PR. After a decade in luxury marketing and as the “go-to” person for travel advice and unusual recommendations, I decided to return to travel, joining Jetsetter as a Curator.
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Judy Winitzer
Curator
| Recent hotel stay | The Connaught, London |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Coffee with cream brought to my room. Sometimes the smallest indulgences are the best! |
| Travel ritual | Purell anyone? |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
Pack and Plays for my twin boys.
Where are you dying to go?
India
How did you land at Jetsetter?
Four years of luxury partnership marketing for American Express' Platinum and Centurion cards taught me a thing or two... When I heard Jetsetter was launching I jumped at the chance to work on such an innovative product.
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Dennis Sarlo
Content Director
| Recent hotel stay | The Ritz-Carlton Cancun |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Earplugs to drown out the sea lions at the Hotel Portofino in SoCal. |
| Travel ritual | Charging two iPods the night before a flight. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
Tie between flip flops and go go boots.
Where are you dying to go?
Bora Bora.
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I started years ago in the creative department at Fodor's, essentially as the guy who handled photographers' slides. Later I worked in travel & local content for PlanetOut Inc, before becoming the senior travel editor and executive producer of About.com. I joined Jetsetter in 2009 as content director.
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Farryn Weiner
Associate Editor
| Recent hotel stay | The Library in Koh Samui, Thailand & Villa Padierna in Marbella, Spain |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Monkeys! Monkeys by the pool, monkeys on my terrace, monkeys anywhere! |
| Travel ritual | Dressing like a local (I love a good Sari) |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
My Canon DSLR w/ Sigma lenses, Solio solar charger, sharpies and my North Face kicks.
Where are you dying to go?
Borneo, Zanzibar, Varanasi, Kilimanjaro, Cusco, Sri Lanka and Bhutan (I could easily keep going...)
How did you land at Jetsetter?
As a travel photographer, writer and television host, I was looking for the right place to set up shop and Jetsetter came by way of fate! I knew we were destined to end up together; it was only a matter of time before they let me in.
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Sara Morrow
Assistant Editor
| Recent hotel stay | Villa Montparnasse, Paris |
| Best hotel amenity ever | At NYC's Muse Hotel, you get a hula hoop in your room – way more fun than any hotel gym. |
| Travel ritual | Obsessing over the details and doing a TON of research beforehand, especially on where to eat. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
A great new book, my Moleskin journal, and a Muji pen.
Where are you dying to go?
To cooking school in Thailand. Ever since I learned to make gnocchi in Tuscany and paella in Madrid, I've been dying to learn how to make authentic Thai dishes in Bangkok.
How did you land at Jetsetter?
After more than two years of covering affordable luxury at Budget Travel, I wanted a new outlet to help travelers find dream vacations for the right price, and Jetsetter proved to be just the right place.
Queenie Leung
Operations Analyst
| Recent hotel stay | The Palace Hotel and Clift, San Francisco |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Hotel karaoke bars |
| Travel ritual | Creating a dedicated playlist for every trip. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
Toe socks to keep my feet warm and cozy for the long haul flights.
Where are you dying to go?
Backpacking through Japan, from Kyoto to Hokkaido
How did you land at Jetsetter?
After being an intern in the industry for years, I snatched up this job after wrapping up my intensive hotel studies at NYU.
Sarita Bibliowicz
Operations Analyst
| Recent hotel stay | Riad Meriem in Marrakesh, Morocco and Normandy Barriere in Deauville, France |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Limonada de Coco served poolside with the view of Cartagena's old fortress |
| Travel ritual | Magically cramming varying seasons of clothing into a small carry-on |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
My camera small enough to fit in my pocket
Where are you dying to go?
Southeast Asia! Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos...
How did you land at Jetsetter?
After a stint at the Gramercy Park Hotel and some other luxury properties, I knew travel was my calling. Jetsetter offered me the ability to be in a variety of hotels all at the same time and I jumped at the chance to join the team!
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Kelly Mallegni
Associate Producer
| Recent hotel stay | The Great George Inn on Prince Edward Island |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. |
| Travel ritual | Flirting with disaster |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
A journal
Where are you dying to go?
Sardinia, The Seychelles, Mongolia, India
How did you land at Jetsetter?
Prior to Jetsetter, I worked in travel PR, branding and positioning luxury hotels and resorts. I was a member of Gilt and heard about the concept for Jetsetter from Drew. I couldn't pass up the chance to work on such an innovative and creative product, so here I am!
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Lindsey Goldstein
Associate Producer
| Recent hotel stay | Shangri-La in Vancouver |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Oversized bath tub |
| Travel ritual | Searching for the best local restaurant. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
Camera, lip gloss and tennis racket.
Where are you dying to go?
Greece, Thailand, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janerio, and a Safari – to name a few.
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I had always thought life was about traveling, but then traveling became my life. While working in the sales department of GQ magazine, I was always plotting my next travel adventure. But the day I discovered Jetsetter, was the day I wanted to make it my career. Soon enough, I landed my dream job in the Jetsetter community.
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Troy Payne
Software Engineer
| Recent hotel stay | The Standard, Miami |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Print job delivered to my room. |
| Travel ritual | Packing everything into my carry-on duffle bag, regardless of the amount. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
My Kindle
Where are you dying to go?
Paris
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I traveled to New York in 2008 and fell in love. I decided to relocate here from Los Angeles and found Jetsetter to be the perfect match for someone who's excited to travel and work with exceptional individuals.
Ivana Naeymi-Rad
Software Engineer
| Recent hotel stay | Grange Blooms Townhouse Hotel in London's Russell Square |
| Best hotel amenity ever | If I'm traveling with my dog, pet-friendly hotels are the most important. Otherwise, a complimentary happy hour or tea time is my favorite! |
| Travel ritual | Making sure I have all travel documents printed and neatly organized. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
A few audio books loaded into my iPod, comfortable clothes and shoes, good moisturizer and a fully charged camera (I guess that's more than one!).
Where are you dying to go?
Petra in Jordan, Machu Picchu, Galapagos, Maldives, or any other exotic/adventurous locales.
How did you land at Jetsetter?
Prior to Jetsetter, I worked as an engineering manager for Yahoo's display advertising business. I have always been an avid Gilt fan and when I heard about Jetsetter, I immediately jumped at the opportunity.
Kenneth Sham
Software Engineer in Test
| Recent hotel stay | The InterContinental, Hong Kong |
| Best hotel amenity ever | Heated outdoor whirlpool with a killer view |
| Travel ritual | Deliberately getting very little sleep the night before a flight so that I can fall asleep quickly on the plane. |
What's your favorite travel accessory?
A good pair of walking shoes and my Oakleys
Where are you dying to go?
A motorcycle tour from Bologna to Florence (via the Futa Pass)
How did you land at Jetsetter?
I spent quite a few years working in the financial services industry, with a few stints in the online video and telco industries. I decided it was time to work on a product that actually brings real joy to people.
It's refreshing to see a travel booking site that not only caters to sophisticated travelers but is also actually appealing to look at. — Condé Nast Traveler
Ever find yourself daydreaming at work about booking a last-minute trip? Thanks to Jetsetter.com, it's easier and more tempting than ever to do just that. — Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter.com is a nicely-curated deal site, offering good bargains at top hotels. — The New York Post
Mesmerizing photography makes the Web site an exciting destination on its own. — The Associated Press
Gilt members will recognize the sleek graphics and crisp layout at Jetsetter, but they get even more eye candy here. — Fortune
For discounts on places you actually want to go, Jetsetter. — Thrillist
For media inquiries, please contact press@jetsetter.com
Recent Press
- For Members Only 01.28.10, The Wall Street Journal
- An Insider's, Insider's Guide to Luxury Travel 01.26.10, Luxist
- Turns out you can afford it... 01.10.10, The Washington Post
- Travel Picks: Top 10 islands off the beaten path 01.08.10, Reuters
- Mexico and Caribbean Hotels Remain On Top at Jetsetter 01.05.10, HotelChatter
- Top-Tier Travel Discounts to Promote a Magazine 10.21.09, The New York Times
- Join The Club: Jetsetter.com Members Get Steep Travel Discounts 10.14.09, Travel + Leisure
- Jetsetter "Flash-Sales" Offer Luxe Travel, for Less 10.13.09, ShermansTravel
- Jetsetter 10.06.09, Thrillist
- Gilt Groupe's Jetsetter takes off 09.30.09, CNNMoney
Want to partner with Jetsetter? Contact us at partners@jetsetter.com
