Why work with a Travel Agent who Specializes in Italy Vacations
There’s no denying that Italy is a beautiful and diverse country with some of the best food and wine in the world. There is something for everyone to do or see in Italy. For the art or history buffs, there are ancient ruins and world-class art and history museums. For the naturalist, the stunning landscapes and restaurants offer delicious food and spectacular wine. But with so much to see and do, it can be difficult and time consuming to plan the perfect trip. Most people will consider 15+ hotel options per city and even more restaurants. That’s where a travel agent who specializes in Italy can come in handy.
Why you should consider working with a travel agent who specializes in Italy:
Expert Destination Knowledge: It’s important to work with a travel agent that knows not only the major cities and attractions in Italy, but also one that knows the lesser-known towns and villages that may be the perfect match for your travel interests. A good travel agent for Italy would put together a nice standard itinerary that checks the boxes for the normal places to see and go. But a GREAT Italy Travel Agent will leverage their expert knowledge of the off-the-beaten-path destinations to allow you to have an immersive experience as part of a customized itinerary that is crafted just for you. The expertise can range from family-owned vineyards to charming bicycle rental shops, or perhaps somewhere to taste fresh limoncello and olive oil.
Convenience: We don’t look to take the planning out of your hands. We look to take the stress out of the planning and make it a truly joy-filled experience. Send us the Instagram Posts you want to recreate – but don’t worry yourself with having to Google 500 things with 15 tabs open to find the perfect hotel. We present options so that you can make the easy decisions. We save you time and hassle – especially when you’re planning a complex multi-city trip. We also have an App where you can access your itinerary at any time, so you’re able to enjoy every step of your journey! Oh – and did we mention you can also chat with our agents through the app? That way if you’ve stumbled across something fun and you need to rework your itinerary a bit, we can help on the spot!
Peace of mind: A good travel agent will book everything for you, send you documents and point you in the right direction. A GREAT travel agent (Hint: that’s us!) will ultimately provide you with peace of mind knowing that your trip is well-planned and that you have someone to help you if something goes wrong. We often have direct contacts on the ground in Italy if something comes up – so we can quickly call to get it resolved! We’re also often on WhatsApp texting with people on the ground, just to check in!
Here are some specific examples of how we as a travel agency that specializes in Italy can help you:
Selection of Destinations: Italy can’t be seen in one visit. So it’s important for a travel agent to be able to work with travelers and identify the key themes they would like to see woven into their itinerary. For some, it is art – others, history. For me, it’s food and wine, inclusive of immersive cooking classes! the cities or towns visited will influenced by this travel interests list!
Create a personalized itinerary: Once you’ve chosen your destinations, we create a personalized itinerary. We take into account your interests, budget, and travel style. For example, if you’re traveling with children, we have a great list of kid-friendly activities. We’ve got young families ourselves and travel with them extensively. If you’re on a tight budget, we can help you find affordable accommodations and activities. It’s customized to you, 100%
Accommodation recommendations: The style and offerings of your accommodations can completely change the vibe of your vacation. Are you into modern clean white lines? Or do you prefer more traditional with dramatic drapery? (And don’t worry, we know to ALWAYS include air conditioning – although many boutique hotels may not have it!) It can be difficult to narrow down choices when there are hundreds of hotels to choose from. That’s why we get to know you and then consider what hotels to recommend based on your style – then we provide you with just a few to pick from. That way you’re not overwhelmed with 50 open tabs. And, we can always rework the suggestions as needed.
Book your flights and accommodations: We can book your flights and accommodations for you. Prior to your arrival we confirm directly with the hotel staff to make sure everything is taken care of as arranged. And we make sure you have access to that confirmation documentation on arrival, if needed.
Arrange tours and activities: We have established relationships with local guides and arrange tours and activities for you, such as museum tours, cooking classes, and wine tastings. They can be arranged as private tours or small groups – based on your preference. This can save you a lot of time and hassle, and it can also help you get the most out of your vacation. Some examples include (1) if you’re interested in art, we easily arrange a private tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence or (2) If you’re a foodie, we can arrange a cooking class with a local chef in a Tuscan Villa! A new recipe book is the perfect moment from a trip!
(The big one!) Provide assistance if something goes wrong: We have local contacts on the ground so that if something goes wrong during your trip, such as a missed train or lost luggage – we can help – and quickly. We can also help you navigate language barriers and cultural differences.