Brian Hooper

Travel Advisor

Expertise

American Deep South,
Europe,
Central and South America,
Luxury Travel,
Black Travel

Minimum booking Budget

$500/night

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Profile details

About

Southern gentleman living in Los Angeles. When I am not planning travel, I am writing about it. I can put my Spanish literature degree to use for Spanish-speaking clients.

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Travel style

I call myself a "high-low" traveler. I love luxury, but I know that my most priceless experiences didn't cost me one penny.

Brian's travel guides & trip reports

A cobblestone street in Milan with a scooter and some cars.

Guide

How To Do Milan

Milan gets overshadowed by Florence, Rome, and Venice. Yet, it is a world-class city with an infectious verve that courses through every via. Street style is like a spectator sport here. Make sure...

Best Things To Do In Atlanta

Atlanta is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in the South. With a number of outstanding culinary options, newly imagined in-town spaces, and a burgeoning art scene, it is on the trajectory to...

The Ultimate Savannah Experience

Savannah, Georgia, has a fascinating synergy. It blends the aesthetics of the colonial south with a modern sensibility. Historic Savannah's twenty-two public squares hold the designation as...

Favorite hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee

Upscale property overlooking Lake Oconee with elegant rooms and suites.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Faena Hotel Buenos Aires

Elegant hotel with a bistro, a library bar and a cabaret venue in Buenos Aires' Puerto Madero neighborhood.

Fora Perks

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Breakfast daily.
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Guests staying up to 2 nights will receive a complimentary lunch or dinner for two people/room.
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Guests staying a minimum of 3 nights will instead receive 2 complimentary tickets for Rojo Tango show at the Faena, once during stay (this amenity is not cumulative).
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Kimpton Brice Hotel

Savannah’s undisputed hotspot in the historic district, with stylish guestrooms overlooking the garden pool and Washington Square.

Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Sleek high-rise property in the heart of Tokyo with elegant rooms and suites.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

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