{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/596ee8b36b3475a168b0d8f5/6a03e071caa0b0ea31fe7445?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Luxury Travel That’s Actually Worth It: How Travel Advisor Creates Seamless, Memorable Trips w/ David Axelrod beckonaire.com","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/596ee8b36b3475a168b0d8f5/1778638942987-19c381e8-1f27-473c-9d43-5263e67bd5b3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealthelevator.com/club</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.beckonaire.com/</p><p>david@beckonaire.com</p><p><br></p><p>The host shifts from investing to spending on experiences through travel, referencing Bill Perkins’ idea of trading money for memories, especially after 40. He interviews David from Beckonaire, who designs bespoke luxury trips—hotels, villas, yacht charters, private tours, and complex logistics—explaining that travel advisors are typically paid commissions by hotels and can add perks like credits and upgrades without costing clients more. David argues advisors reduce risk and friction across transitions (transfers, visas, timing) and become essential as trip spend rises. They discuss typical five-star costs for a family of four, where luxury isn’t worth it (overpriced hotels and buzzworthy destinations), the value of boutique hotels, and examples of upgrades like meet-and-greet services, private boats, and special experiences. David emphasizes upfront conversations, rapport, and long-term “leisure time” planning across life stages.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Why Travel Matters</p><p>01:05 Meet the Luxury Planner</p><p>03:11 How Advisors Get Paid</p><p>04:56 DIY vs Pro Planning</p><p>06:24 What Luxury Costs</p><p>09:49 Easy Luxury Upgrades</p><p>14:50 When Luxury Is Not Worth It</p><p>16:44 Boutique vs Big Brands</p><p>18:49 How Pros Vet Hotels</p><p>21:00 Choosing the Right Advisor</p><p>24:42 Avoiding Instagram Traps</p><p>28:20 Designing Meaningful Trips</p><p>31:09 Thrill vs Comfort Balance</p><p>37:32 Hands On Family Memories</p><p>40:23 Exit Trips and Quick Getaways</p><p>44:22 Travel Before You Cannot</p><p>47:24 Travel as Time Investing</p><p>49:29 Where to Find David</p><p>50:10 Final Thanks and Goodbye</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthElevator</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWealthElevator</p><p><br></p><p>Lane Kawaoka is a developer and multi-family syndicator who owns 10,000+ rental units and is the leader of “Hui Deal Pipeline Club” which has acquired over $2.1 Billion AUM of real estate by syndicating over $200 Million Dollars of private equity and most importantly distributed more than $45M back to our investors since 2016. </p><p><br></p><p>Check out our Top-50 Investing Podcast, The Wealth Elevator.</p>","author_name":"Lane Kawaoka, PE"}