Grazie Fabio!
Italy | Aug 11 - Aug 23, 2024

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Ryan K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2024

Fabio was an absolute pleasure to work with and booked the most incredible 2-week trip to Italy for us. We reached out with a vague itinerary and needed some guidance in terms of places to visit. Fabio was very helpful in terms of helping us narrow our focus and providing his honest assessment of what he thought we would like based on getting to know our preferences and desires for the trip. Fabio even suggested one town that we had not previously considered, which ended up being our favorite destination! He was very responsive, and overall a pleasure to work with. We had a number of calls to refine the itinerary, and each time Fabio was extremely patient and thorough. It is clear that Fabio cares about his clients and takes pride in his work. Fabio was also very accessible while we were on the trip in terms of helping to adjust dinner reservations, and even helping us to change our train tickets an hour before the departure time when we were running late. Overall, the destinations and activities that Fabio recommended were fantastic, and we loved the hotels too. We would gladly work with Fabio again, and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to plan a trip to Italy. Thank you for everything Fabio, we had such an amazing time and will be back soon!

Hotel Review
Hotel Helvetia
Sestri Levante

Our favorite hotel of the trip. Service was impeccable (thanks in large part to the hotel’s small size). The views are fantastic, we felt like we were in a movie. The common areas and rooms are beautifully appointed. The pool, restaurant patio and rooftop bar were also fantastic. Our favorite part might have been the private beach chairs and paddle boards. An easy walk into town too. We will be back!

Authenticity & Character
Very charming
Location
Easy walk into town with great views
Staff
Very friendly and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Fabio Ilardi
Fabio
Fabio Ilardi
Local specialist in Como, Italy | Replied on Sep 06, 2024

Hello Ryan,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time in Italy and that the itinerary we created together exceeded your expectations. It was a pleasure working with you to fine-tune every detail. I’m especially happy that the town we added, Sestri Levante, became your favorite — those discoveries are what make trips so memorable! :)

Thank you again for trusting me with your travel plans! I’d be absolutely thrilled to work with you and Evan on your next Italian adventure. Wishing you both all the best!

Arrivederci,
Fabio