If you are into the world of exotic travels, you probably already know about the so-called “jet-setting community.” To sum it up, a jet-setter is someone who travels frequently to luxurious, exotic destinations in the company of select individuals. Often, the term is used to describe members of high society who gather at invitation-only, posh parties in different parts of the world.
However, the above-described jet-setter profile is not necessarily true. Having been a jet-setter myself, I can tell you that the only things you need to join the jet-setting community are an open mind, a knack for travelling, and possibly a few connections to people who already practice this lifestyle. You do not have to be rich and famous to become a jet-setter. In the following blog post, I will show you how to curate high-end, exotic experiences around the globe on a budget. So read on and prepare for a supreme adventure.
How to join the jet-setting community
The easiest way to enter the global family of jet-setters is through personal connections. If you have friends, acquaintances, or colleagues who already practise this kind of lifestyle, you could simply ask them to introduce you to the community.
If you do not know anybody who is into jet-setting, then the best thing to do is go online. There are many Facebook groups you could join for advice and inspiration. Alternatively, you could visit a website that promotes the jet-setter lifestyle and simply pick a suggested destination. Once you are on the spot, you will most probably have plenty of occasions to meet and introduce yourself to like-minded jet-setters.
How to become a jet-setter on a budget?
In my opinion, the idea that you need to be filthy rich to be a jet-setter is very wrong. I know quite a few people of moderate means who curate smart, meaningful, and luxurious exotic travelling experiences. It is fully possible. The only thing you need to do is be conscious about your budget and remain open-minded about your definition of luxury. Here are a few ways you could do this:
Know your priorities
If your ultimate goal is to travel the world like a jet-setter, you can totally do that by scratching off low importance agenda items from your list. For instance, you can save a lot of money by creating new spending habits. I myself have learned to be very smart with investing in experiences. I never spend on anything that is just a waste of time and brings me no added value.
If I get invited to a dinner at an expensive restaurant with a company that I know will only be gossiping about other people, I politely decline and set the money aside into my travel fund. Similarly, I never go to see crappy movies or theatre plays just for the sake of not staying at home. You can never find me “just chillin’” at the club three nights a week. Instead, I use my time and money wisely to create my next amazing travelling experience.
Define luxury within your budget
While there is a general definition of luxury that we are all familiar with, you could still tailor that to your own circumstances. After all, the fact that we are not all millionaires should not prevent us from enjoying our lives to the fullest and living our dreams. Therefore, I suggest that you start by exploring what is within your reach.
Travel locally
Talking about fitting luxury into your budget, travelling locally is a great way to do that. There are plenty of intriguing, high-end locations within Ireland and the nearby countries, which you can visit to kick off your jet-setter experience. This approach has a couple of strengths.
First, you are likely to save money on transportation, which you can instead invest in better housing and more quality experiences. Second, by visiting jet-setter destinations close to home, you are likely to meet like-minded travelling enthusiasts from your area. This will help you gain meaningful connections and why not even start your own jet-setter gang? Last but not least, you have to start from somewhere, so this is an excellent opportunity to gain some jet-setting experience and have something to talk about with other members of the community.
Useful tips to travel with style
Jet-setting is all about creating refined, premium travelling experiences. That is why it is so important to look the part as well. You will find a few quick tips that might help you appear like an elegant, sophisticated, and well-mannered traveller in the video below:
- Invest in high-quality luggage items. They might cost more but are well worth the money. High-quality luggage is lighter, more durable, and easier to stroll around.
- Pack wisely. To begin with, it is a good idea to leave all unnecessary items home and instead take more of your essentials. Select a smart capsule wardrobe and use a few accessories to spice it up. Monochrome outfits are also a great idea because they create a sharp, elegant look.
- Always appear on point with your travelling outfits. Talking about clothing and style, I cannot stress this enough. While it is extremely important to feel comfortable travelling, please avoid wearing items like sweatpants, onesies, and any type of similar garment.
- Take constant care of your appearance. Travelling, especially long-haul flights, can be exhausting, so make sure you always carry a handful of supplies to help you maintain a fresh and put-together look.
- Opt-in for the small luxuries. After all, the jet-setter lifestyle is all about having fun and relaxing amidst premier experiences. Thus, why not just pay for resting inside the airport’s club lounges or hire a car to wait for you upon your arrival?