Eli Ashear
Founder & Partner
Favorite Destination
I honestly can’t choose one. In the summer, I love the Mediterranean- South of France, Italy, Monaco-for the lifestyle. The 3 p.m. lunches, the endless nights. There’s just something about it. In winter, I’m all about the Caribbean and Cabo- they’re a sunny escape from the doldrums of winter in New York. Come spring, I love the cities in Europe.
Areas of Speciality
Large-scale destination events. A 500 person week-long wedding in Puglia is one example.
My Travel Style
Make myself feel like a local so I get a sense of place. That could be going to local restaurants for lunch or hitting homegrown stores that tourists don’t know of.
Fun Facts
I live in a beach town on the Jersey Shore year-around. It’s a vacation place for most but home for me. I am a huge perfume collector. Wherever I travel, I take a cologne with me so that I associate that scent with the destination. Since I’ve been a kid, I have an affinity for all things vintage, from watches to sports cars.