Oh, Greek food, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. From the tangy feta cheese to the succulent gyro meat, Greek cuisine is a flavor explosion that will make your taste buds dance the sirtaki. But let’s not forget about the healthy Mediterranean staples like juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and heart-healthy olive […]

Luxury travel in Ireland can be a truly spectacular experience, offering a chance to explore the country’s rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty in style and comfort. Washed by abundant rain, the country’s pervasive grasslands create a green-hued landscape that is responsible for the popular sobriquet Emerald Isle.

When you work with me to plan your travel, you get extras. Who doesn’t love extras? And when you do not work with me, you’re leaving money on the table. All my clients are frugal. No one likes to waste money. And one of the perks of working with a travel advisor is that I can extend your dollar. As a Virtuoso advisor, I can maximize the value of any trip through my relationships, connections, knowledge, advice, creativity, and advocacy.

With all the time spent at home these last few years, many of us retreated to the escapism and entertainment of incredible dramas on television, streaming services, and film. We could not travel except through our screens. Here are some films and television series that inspired, and continue to inspire, travel to Italy! 

Ah, lovers in Italy – Dante & Beatrice, Cleopatra & Julius Caesar (and for that matter – Cleopatra & Mark Antony), Romeo & Juliet, Lord Byron and the very married Teresa Guiccioli. And fictional ones, too, like those in Roman Holiday, Call Me By Your Name, Il Postino, and my all-time favorite love story – […]

Have you heard of Pantelleria? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. I think I impressed one of the Italian partners I met with at ILTM last fall because I had heard of it. And I recently fell hard in lust for it!  Last year, I fired up the film of a favorite Italian director Luca Guadagnino (who also […]

We love to reduce as many friction points as possible for our clients and their trips. We can’t promise nothing will go sideways. But we can anticipate pitfalls and plan optimally with our inside knowledge. Travel and planning travel has always been complex. And both planning and actual travel are still mightily disrupted coming out […]

The Italian Lake District, located in the Northern region of Lombardy, is a popular destination for travelers due to its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and diverse range of activities. This region encompasses several stunning alpine lakes, including Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, and others. This area of Italy offers a rich cultural and […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! This year, perhaps you and your partner elected to have an at-home date, or you and your friends decided to have a Galentine’s Day, or you just laying low for the romantic holiday. Regardless, one thing is probably sure: you are not traveling internationally for a Valentine’s getaway.

Oh Scotland! I love you. I love the history, the landscapes, the nature, the castles, the poetry, the whiskey, and the men! What’s not to love? We wrote about Scotland earlier this month, and here we dive into our many favorite hotels and resorts. Truly, it will be hard to choose! The Fife Arms The […]