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How to Travel to Italy

Confession: Italy is my favorite country to visit in the world. I absolutely love planning travel for my valued clients to go to Italy & see the places I love. Today I’m bringing you some basic facts, tips, a sample itinerary, and more to get you thinking about your Bucket List trip to Italia! Why […]

Looking for Romance? Here are 5 Getaways for Couples

Ready to whisk that special someone away on a trip they’ll always cherish? Here are 5 unforgettable destinations ready for romance. Northern Italy From the winding canals of Venice to the Dolomites’ white domed peaks, Northern Italy is a magnet for lovers of nature, art, and literature. The city of Verona is even the alleged […]

Travel Insurance: When You Need It & When You Don’t!

One question I always wondered, before becoming a travel agent, is 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 pay for travel insurance? I have learned so much, as an agent, that makes me realize just how very lucky I have been in my travels up to this point. Today, we’re going to dip our toe into the […]

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Seeking Peace in Assisi: A Memoir

During this visit to Assisi, my favorite Italian hilltown, I was serving as guide to a group of my students. If you have ever wanted to know what Assisi feels like, I hope this gives some small sense of its wonder.

4 Italian Agriturismi Off the Beaten Path: Staying in the Heart of Italy

After you’ve become familiar with the “beaten” path in a foreign country, it’s time to stretch yourself and reach out onto the side streets and countryside that are the lifeblood of any community. Talk to people. Get to know the proprietors. Make memories that will last a lifetime.  Here are four of my favorite private […]

5 Tips for Italy Vacations Off the Beaten Path

Too often, European vacations fall victim to “so much to do; so little time.” Here are five tips to taking your Italian vacation deeper and creating unique memories that will last a lifetime. Rent a car. Don’t worry – Italians drive on the “correct” side of the road; they just do it with a bit more […]