There are few joys more heartwarming to me than knowing my clients have enjoyed the itinerary I created for them. I take very much to heart that vacation time is precious so I must make every effort to ensure my clients travels are fun, meaningful, and will exceed all expectations. Thank you to everyone who […]

If Rome and Italy are apart of your 2025 travels then time is of the essence to begin planning. On 24 December 2024 Pope Francis will open the Holy Doors at St. Peters followed then by the opening of the Holy Doors at St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls […]

My first visit to Rome, over thirty years ago now, was during the month of August – big rookie mistake, BIG. For a redhead the sun can be our worst enemy and, mixed in with stifling humidity, it is an utter disaster. I laugh at them today, but the photos of me are of great […]

After an incredible week exploring the Le Marche region of Italy I finally returned home to Cortona. It was bittersweet – happy see my little dog, Henri, but my apartment felt overwhelming empty without Maddy and Sam. I find myself going to check to see if Sam is STILL sleeping and automatically picking up items […]

I absolutely adore Florence. And living just over an hour by train from the city I visit quite often even if just to have lunch. On the first day we were allowed to travel after the initial lockdown I headed straight there and it proved to be a day that I will never forget. The […]

The heavy weight of the lockdowns over the past six months is easing across Europe and a bit of normalcy is returning. For the first time in four months I was able to enjoy lunch with my two best friends at a darling Osteria located in the hills behind Cortona. The biggest plus for me was that […]