Deborah really listened to what we wanted and...
Italy | Jun 19 - Jun 27, 2023

Kristin
Kristin C.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023

Deborah really listened to what we wanted and planned a wonderful trip. We stayed in Rome for 3 nights and Sorrento for 5 nights. All of the drivers that we had were WONDERFUL! One of the best activities we did was a cooking class in Sorrento with Chef Martina. It was one of the best things we have ever done! We also had a great time in Ravello at a wine tasting and vineyard tour. Hotel Corallo in Sorrento (Sant'Angello) was a perfect location away from the crowds, but close to everything with beautiful views. I tried several travel agents before deciding to use Deborah, and none of them really listened to what I wanted. Deborah was a great listener, patient, and communicative!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Della Conciliazione
Rome

Our stay at Hotel Della Conciliazione in Rome was fantastic. The location was close to everything, and the hotel was clean with a friendly staff. The hotel seemed to be located in a neighborhood with a lot of locals, which added to the authentic feel of our stay.

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Hotel Corallo
Sorrento

Our stay at Hotel Corallo on the Amalfi Coast was also fantastic. The hotel had a beautiful view of the water and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Despite initially getting a room off the lobby without a balcony or terrace, we found our stay to be excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the Amalfi Coast.

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Activity Reviews
Evening Aperitivo Tour
Evening Aperitivo Tour
Rome

Valeria was our guide through the foods and neighborhoods in Rome. We were exhausted from our travels, but she was fabulous. Valeria was knowledgeable, kind, warm, and fun! We had a great experience trying food that the locals ate. She also helped us get oriented to where we were in Rome so that we knew the area on the first day.

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Really felt like a local
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Small group tour of Vatican City , Sistine Chapel & saint Peter's Basilica
Small group tour of Vatican City , Sistine Chapel & saint Peter's Basilica
Rome

We had Sylvia as our tour guide. She was an art history major so she had a true passion for what she was showing us, but she made it easy for all of us to understand. Highly recommend Sylvia.

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Cooking Class in Amalfi Coast
Cooking Class in Amalfi Coast
Italy

Best thing we did on our whole trip! Chef Martina is amazing. You go directly to her home and actually cook in her kitchen. The views from her home are amazing! She has such a passion for what she is doing. There are not words to describe this wonderful experience.

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Visit of the Amalfi Coast  villages  with wine tasting and lunch at Tenuta di San Francesco
Visit of the Amalfi Coast villages with wine tasting and lunch at Tenuta di San Francesco
Italy

Our driver was Tony. Tony was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. He was so much fun! He made the drive around the Amalfi coast so much fun. The wine tasting was great. The family who runs the vineyard were so kind and humble. The food and wine were great. It says it is a light lunch. We were STUFFED!

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Tony is fabulous!
Small group tour of Colosseum with Arena access, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Small group tour of Colosseum with Arena access, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Rome

The Colosseum tour was also great. Our guide was fantastic and the small group size made the experience enjoyable. The historical sites were breathtaking and our guide made them come alive with interesting facts and stories.

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Local specialist: Deborah Boarolo
Deborah
Deborah Boarolo
Local specialist in Venice | Replied on Jun 30, 2023

Ciao Kristin,
thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure planning your trip with you, my aim is to have my travellers experience their dream vacation and I am so happy you came home with such good memories of my country!
If in the future you'd like to come again to Italy again, don't hesitate to contact me, I'll be glad to plan another amazing trip with you!