With a background in marketing and advertising, Art has always loved planning the most amazing vacation for his wife and himself. But he didn’t stop there. Art has always seized the opportunity to help his friends and colleagues plan their own trips as well. This can mean only one thing. Having Art as your Travel Advisor, you’re in the best hands. And the JayWay family is happy to have welcomed yet another travel passionate member.

What's your favorite thing about traveling?

Getting a glimpse of what daily life is like in another part of the planet.

Why do you think it's important to travel?

Exposure to other cultures broadens one's perspective.

What is your idea of a perfect vacation?

A new city, no rain, wandering around the neighborhoods, and finding a few nice local restaurants.

What do you consider to be the best finds from your travels and where was it?

Difficult to pick just one. For the sheer degree of difficulty, I would say the two chrome rocking chairs that we brought back from Cuba.

What destination is at the top of your must-visit list?

For me? Japan. Haven't been yet.

What was the most exotic dining or cultural experience you've had when traveling?

Las Parrandas, a Christmas Eve celebration in Remedios, Cuba, back in 2012.

What's something you always bring with you when you travel?

My wife.

Best advice for travelers to Europe?

Learn a few basics of the language if you can - at a minimum, it shows a bit of courtesy and interest in the local culture. And if you can really communicate in the local language, it opens up a whole lot more for you.

Mountains or beaches? Why?

Mountains. I sweat ugly in anything over 25ºC.

Planes, trains, or automobiles? How do you like to travel and why?

Cars. I always love to stop along the way for things that catch my eye. Restaurants, roadside artesanía, random vistas.

When you travel are you more interested in history, relaxation, cuisine, or adventure?

Cuisine, but not 5-star restaurants. I prefer local, small, casual places. And grocery stores. I love going to the snack aisle when visiting a new country. Cipsters rocked my world during my first trip to Italy.