Travel agencies are slowly dying out. Booking your own travel arrangements has become as easy making a phone call. With the click of a button, an entire vacation package can be purchased. Though the need for a travel agent is dwindling companies like Mr. & Mrs. Smith are flourishing, by offering unique experiences for travelers. Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a travel club that specializes in small boutique hotels. We met with the founders and some of their club members for an evening of cocktails and a panel discussion on the future of travel. The intimate gathering was hosted by Public a fairly new boutique hotel owned by real estate mogul Ian Schrager.
You may not know Ian Schrager by name but you should be familiar with a few of his projects. Mr. Schrager was a co-founder of Studio 54 and credited with founding the boutique hotel category of accommodation. Public is one of his most recent endeavors. Though open for just under a year the venue has gained a reputation as an up and coming destination for travelers and locals alike. The hotel is a destination in its self with several event spaces, two restaurants, three bars, and stylish common areas. Public was recently added to Mr. & Mrs. Smith’s elite group of hotel partners.
Access to the Smiths growing assortment of hotels is easily obtainable once you’ve joined their travel club via quick sign up here. The panel discussion gave us the opportunity to learn more about Mr. & Mrs. Smith while exploring one of public’s chic event spaces. James and Tamara Lohan are the founders of the travel club and have amassed an impressive listing of over 1100 hotel partners all over the globe. Their attentive, detailed reviews and descriptions are unlike those offered by mainstream booking sites. Each hotel has been visited by one of their “undercover experts” so you get real-life experiences instead of compensated niceties. The “Smiths” individualized approach, also includes 24-hour access to a travel specialist should any issues arise. In addition to providing information to their members, the travel club also offers discounts and a price match guarantee. Guests who book through their site may also enjoy a complimentary offer or two such as premium cocktails and other treats upon arrival.
Head over to www.mrandmrssmith.com for more information.