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 […]

As this years “wave” hit with new and returning clients eager to plan their 2024 vacations one wassurprised that I can assist with travels outside of Italy. I realized I need to step up my marketing. So YES – I offer Full-Service Itinerary Design & Trip Management Around the Globe! I work with all the […]

I am often asked if people actually still use travel agents. It is a common question for travel advisors since one can plan their travels on their own utilizing an overwhelming amount of online information. But, the question should be “Do you have the time to do it on your own?” Check out the top ten reasons […]

My host agency, Gifted Travel Network, is a member of Virtuoso and other individual hotel programs that are only available to top performing agencies.  These exclusive programs allow me to provide additional perks and amenities to your hotel bookings.   What this means to you is that, even if you are at the highest level […]

I recently received a wonderful review from clients who were visiting Italy for the first time to attend a wedding near Cortona and wanted to also visit Rome and Venice. They were such a joy to work with and I am so thrilled that I was able to create a memorable trip for them.  Honestly, nothing make me […]