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Jet Setting with Me Travel Blog
I'm a lover and seller of travel based in the great state of Texas.
Cheers. Welcome to my little corner of the inter-web. You might know me as an only child, bonus Mom to two fabulous humans, and a soft-core Starbucks addict.
Michele Here!
Founder, CEO & Travel designer
Here is the question I get more than almost any other: is it actually worth using a travel agent for luxury travel, or is that just something travel agents say? If you have wondered whether a luxury travel agent really makes a difference, you are not alone. I just got back from Virtuoso Travel Week […]
Is Emily in Paris accurate? The honest answer is: not especially. That is the most useful thing a traveler can know before landing at Charles de Gaulle. The show is ending. Season 6, confirmed as the final season, is filming now across Paris, Greece, and Monaco, with a release expected in late 2026 or early […]
The Statue of Liberty Paris visitors are most likely to walk past without recognizing stands on a narrow artificial island in the Seine, facing west toward New York. She is a quarter the size of the one in the harbor. She holds a tablet inscribed with two dates, not one. Most people who pass her […]
The restaurant booking window is the single most overlooked skill in food travel, and it explains why some travelers eat brilliantly abroad while others settle for whatever table happens to be open. Three extraordinary meals can run on three completely different clocks. One opens a reservation window months out. One rewards a traveler ready to […]
A Thanksgiving cruise is not a consolation prize for people who could not get flights home. It is a deliberate decision, and this year the math makes it more compelling than it has been in years. I am making this decision right now, in real time, for my own family. November 27th is my wedding […]
River cruise vs ocean cruise is the question every first-time cruiser eventually asks, and most of the answers they find online were written by someone trying to sell them a cabin. This one wasn’t. If you’ve ever wondered about the differences between a river cruise vs. an ocean cruise, you’re not alone. I have sailed […]
Group trip welcome gifts are the moment a traveler stops wondering if she made the right decision and starts knowing she did. That’s what Hollis in The Five-Star Weekend understood immediately. In the first episode, Hollis Shaw doesn’t hand her guests a printed itinerary and a room key. She lays out a welcome package — […]
Shogun won eighteen Emmys. The novel it’s based on has been on bestseller lists since 1975. If you’re searching for a Japan travel advisor to help you explore the real history behind Shogun, the story is rooted in genuine historical events: the rise of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the unification of Japan after a century of civil […]
Most travel conversations start with “where do you want to go?” That is the wrong question to start with this summer. Instead, focus on where US dollar goes furthest 2026 for the best value. The right one is: where does your money actually buy something extraordinary right now? The math has shifted. And it has […]
There’s a version of a set-jetting trip you can plan in a browser tab. You search the show, find the filming locations, cross-reference a hotel ranking site, and book whatever appears first in the results. For those looking for a more customised experience, a set-jetting travel advisor can help design the perfect itinerary inspired by […]
Your Passport to Movie & TV Inspired Dining.
Sip, Savor, Set-Jet:
Discover a curated collection of iconic restaurants, hidden gems, and delicious treats featured in your favorite films and TV shows. From savoring sushi in Tokyo à la Lost in Translation to sipping cocktails in a chic London bistro worthy of Bridgerton, this guide will inspire your taste buds and fuel those pop culture travel dreams.
Are you dreaming of iconic vacations filled with enchanting experiences and cherished memories that will last a lifetime??
Grab your bevvie of choice and get ready for a one-of-a-kind podcast as she shares insider tips and firsthand experiences for set-jetting vacations, unravels the secrets to bougie travel, and indulges in amusing conversations with her Extra Friends.
Jet Setting with Me Podcast
Travel is most meaningful when it connects you to a place, its culture, its stories, the scenes that made you want to go in the first place. That's the standard at Jet Setting with Me, whether that means following a filming location through the streets of Paris or stepping into the London that exists between the pages and the screen. No generic itineraries. No trips built from a template.
Michele Schwartz has been in hospitality longer than most travel advisors have been traveling. She started as a Walt Disney World cast member, built and sold a content business that held Page 1 on Google, and has spent the last several years designing travel rooted in real experience. She holds CTA and VTA credentials, is affiliated with Virtuoso travel and knows the difference between a trip that looks good on paper and one that actually delivers.
Every recommendation comes from having actually been there. Michele travels the destinations, sails the ships, and walks the locations her clients ask about. That's the standard — and it's what separates a trip that's booked from one that's remembered. The work is in the details. The experience is yours.
