Travel Advisor
Jake Lara
He/Him
Expertise
- LGBTQA+ Travel,
- Luxury,
- United States,
- Portugal,
- Spain,
- Mexico
Based in
Austin, TX
Languages spoken
English
Minimum booking Budget
$300/night
Profile details
About
👋🏼 Hey! I'm Jake, your gay luxury travel advisor with an eye for design-forward hideaways that feel like home, not a dated or basic hotel lobby. Based in Austin but planning worldwide, I create the kind of trips where you can fully be yourself while living your best life. ✈️🌈
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Travel style
I seek out vibrant cities and historic hotels that blend old-world charm with modern luxury — places with stories to tell and character in every corner. My perfect day starts with wandering city streets, involves plenty of local food discoveries and ends at a hidden speakeasy or cocktail bar where the mixology is as impressive as the ambiance. From Portugal's cobblestone streets to Mexico's vibrant neighborhoods, I'm drawn to destinations that feel both welcoming and wonderfully authentic.
Jake's travel guides & trip reports
Tokyo: A Luxury Guide for LGBTQ+ Travelers
Magical Spring in Tel Aviv
Your Ultimate LGBTQ+ Luxury Travel Guide to Cape Town, Africa’s “Gay Capital”
Favorite hotels
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