Jetsetter.com Launches Jetsetter 24/7:A Collection of Hand-Selected, Verified Vacation Recommendations Available 365 Days a Year

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jetsetter.com, the leading members-only travel site, today launched Jetsetter 24/7, a collection of more than 200 hand-selected vacation experiences, verified by our expert travel writers, representing best-in-class products from around the globe.  The new product line complements the company's popular flash sale business, which offers unique travel experiences for a limited time, at savings of 30-50 percent off.  Properties featured in Jetsetter 24/7 are available every day at Jetsetter exclusive pricing.  Like the flash sales product, Jetsetter 24/7 partners are by invitation only and meet the company's high standards.  

"We receive daily emails from members inquiring about a hotel previously featured in flash sales, or asking for Jetsetter's recommended hotels in a specific destination," said Drew Patterson, Jetsetter Founder and CEO. "It was clear that we needed to make the Jetsetter black book available 365 days per year.  Our members have grown to trust the site's recommendations, and rely on our curators to find distinctive properties in desirable locations.  They know Jetsetter's verification process means the experience will surprise and delight every time."

Jetsetter 24/7 was designed to help members decide where to go on vacation--whether the traveler is looking for a romantic beach resort somewhere in the Caribbean or the perfect design hotel in New York City.  Jetsetter members can browse Jetsetter 24/7 by destination (city, country, island, and region), interest (romantic, family, adventure, etc.) or hotel name.  Filters on the result page enable members to sort through options by destination and activity such as arts & culture, beach, romance, spa & wellness, shopping, and more.

Hand-Selected, Curated Vacation Recommendations that are Jetsetter Verified

Jetsetter 24/7 provides a curated collection of vacation options, thoughtfully selected by Jetsetter curators and verified by our team of expert travel writers.  Members prefer Jetsetter's limited number of curated properties above the overwhelming options presented by traditional online travel agencies without regard to quality.  While Jetsetter 24/7 includes properties from leading travel brands such as Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, Capella Hotel Group, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, One&Only Resorts, The Peninsula Hotels, Standard Hotels, The Rocco Forte Collection, and The Trump Hotel Collection; Jetsetter members will also discover charming boutiques and independent properties such as Bardesonna in Napa Valley, Hermitage Inn in Nevis, Alila Villas in Bali, and Vuyami Lodge in South Africa; as well as bucket list trips such as Bio Bio Expeditions' Machu Picchu trek.  

Each travel partner featured in the Jetsetter 24/7 collection is Jetsetter Verified, meaning a Jetsetter correspondent has visited and experienced the property, and provided an honest, first-person review including recommendations for the best time to travel, where to eat, what to do, and how to get there.  Unlike other travel sites which rely on the supplier's marketing text, the Jetsetter review reads like a conversation with a friend who has visited the property and is describing the attributes that make it distinctive and memorable, including must-have treatments at the spa, a favorite dish in the restaurant, an especially knowledgeable concierge, or a not-to-be-missed tour.  The review's "What to Know" section draws attention to factors that might not appeal to all travelers, such as humidity in the summer or the absence of air conditioning in an over-the-water bungalow.    

Customer Service that Meets Expectations of World-Class Travelers

Effectively selling luxury travel requires a level of customer service that meets the high expectations of sophisticated travelers.  Jetsetter is serious about service and has assembled a 12-person Member Service team located in the New York City office.  Jetsetter's highly trained service specialists are available to assist members via phone, email, Facebook, Twitter (@askJetsetter) and directly from the product details page.  Unlike other travel sites, each member service specialist is a trained travel expert who receives comprehensive background on each of Jetsetter's partners and destinations.  The team's primary goal is to ensure a memorable vacation, including assisting in the planning and booking process, as well as processing special requests such as a birthday surprise or marriage proposal.  

One-on-One Advice from World's Leading Travel Writers

Jetsetter is testing a paid research program that provides members the opportunity to consult with one of the company's travel correspondents representing the world's most experienced travel writers.  Jetsetter will pair members with a travel writer who best meets the needs, interests and personality of the member.  Jetsetter correspondents have already helped members plan over 30 trips including a vacation in Nicaragua for a group of friends, a hip design hotel and surf lessons in Hawaii, and even a trip to Australia for a U.S. Marine on leave.  The Expert Planning Service will continue to evolve through the beta testing period and will launch to all Jetsetter members later this year.    

"Our members are thrilled with the opportunity to speak to published travel writers whose articles appear in the country's leading travel publications," continues Patterson.  "Jetsetter's Expert Planning Service is unlike anything available because correspondents make their living traveling the world and writing unbiased reviews.  They are experts in the destinations they are recommending; they've slept in the beds, eaten the food, and participated in the tours."  

About Jetsetter

Jetsetter.com is the leading members-only website that helps travelers discover and purchase the world's best vacations.  Jetsetter curators search the globe for new destinations, hotels and memorable experiences.  Then, a Jetsetter correspondent personally verifies the vacation will meet the expectations of discerning members.  Jetsetters can browse offerings on sale in the flash section of the site which features 15-30 sales per week at prices 30-50 percent off. Or peruse Jetsetter 24/7, a collection of more than 200 hand-selected, verified vacation experiences available 365 days a year at Jetsetter exclusive prices.  Jetsetter is a member of the Gilt Groupe.  For more information, visit www.Jetsetter.com.  

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