Travel Advisor

Michael Hay

He/Him

Expertise

  • Australia,
  • Western US,
  • Surf Travel,
  • Luxury Travel,
  • Adventure Travel
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Advisor - Michael Hay

About

Laguna Beach local married to an Australian, hopping between both countries.

Home airports

SNA for short hops and LAX for the long hauls.

My travel style

Varied and diverse – luxe couples getaways, remote surf and ski missions, large group get togethers and epic road trips.

Favorite hotels

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MACq 01 Hotel

Historical property in a mock shipping shed with airy rooms, overlooking Constitution Dock.

Montage Healdsburg

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of Sonoma Valley, Montage is an authentic hotel with a spa, zero-edge resort pool and three signature dining options.

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.

Tavarua Island Resort

Oceanfront resort surrounded by white-sand beaches and world-class surfing/snorkeling.

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Recently returned from:

  • Adventuring through outback Australia on a three month long road trip. 

  • Taking a surf pitstop on Namotu Island, Fiji.

  • Riding dune buggies in Todos Santos.

  • Getting off the grid in style in the Canadian Rockies.

Dreaming of:

  • Iberian Peninsula to sample all the food they've got.

  • Skiing off-the-beaten-path in the Middle East.

  • Christmas Island surf trek.

  • Hang out with a Blue-Footed Boobie in the Galapagos.

One thing I can't travel without...

Noise canceling headphones.

Two truths, one lie:

  1. I've surfed on every continent except for Antarctica.

  2. I've been hit by a once in a century storm while on vacation.

  3. I've been chased by a bear.

Michael's guides

Advisor - Michael Hay

Travel Advisor

Michael Hay

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