Italy Retreats Consulting and Trip Planning Services

Bella Italia! So many riches, so much history, so much beauty! What to chose? How to plan? Where to start?

Start with Italy Retreats Consulting Services.

For 15 years I have been providing tailor-made trips for clients, utilizing my Italy expertise.

What is my expertise?

Twenty-five years ago I learned to speak Italian while living in Florence. Since then I’ve become a Florentine Renaissance Historian, lived in Italy a few more times, got married in Italy, walked alone on a pilgrimage route in Italy for a month, ran a wedding business in Italy, and created countless trips and special events for Americans and other foreigners in Italy.

What will you get from my consulting and trip planning services?

- Convenient one-stop shopping! I will handle every aspect of your trip except for airline tickets.
- Save time! Don’t spend hours on the internet. Take a break from the computer and rely instead on my expertise. I will do the work for you!
- Location Location Location! Don’t get stuck staying in the wrong end of town. Use my knowledge of Italy’s cities to be sure your hotel is well-located.
- Get off the beaten path! As well as sharing with you the “don’t miss” attractions, I can get you off the tourist track, even when you’re visiting some highly touristed places.
- Where to eat? I will provide you with my restaurant lists that are tailored to all budgets and will help you avoid tourist-trap mediocre restaurants.
- Festivals! Use my insider knowledge to visit local food festivals or I can book tickets for a fantastic music festival. There are endless possibilities on the insider track!
- What to pack? How to save your feet? I can tell you and help to make your trip more comfortable.
-How to appreciate the art & history? I’ll book you on wonderfully insightful private or group historic walking tours.
- Transportation? Unsure about renting a car versus using the trains? Consult with me!
- Where to stay? Don’t know what an agriturismo is? Not sure about boutique hotels versus B&Bs? When and why would renting an apartment make sens e? I will lead you expertly through the array of choices and help you make decisions that work best for your interests and your budget.

I guarantee your comfort level will increase dramatically by using my services!

Here’s what others have said:

Darrin & Sheila C. — Houston, Texas

If you are searching for a unique, customized Italian vacation, you should contact Chandi for assistance. Her personalized and attentive service goes beyond any and all expectations one would have for a travel planning agency. One only realizes Chandi’s knowledge of Italy once one is on their vacation.

Lisa B. — Denver, CO

Our trip to Italy was absolutely perfect, Chandi, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Because of your knowledge, expertise and planning, our two week trip throughout Italy (from Venice, to Florence/Tuscany, to the Cinque Terre, to Rome) couldn’t have been any better. Your hotel and restaurant recommendations were perfect and the train transportation from each city was smooth. Thanks again, Chandi. I have already given your name to friends and will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone.

Barbara C. — Golden, CO

My husband and I have traveled to Italy on three occasions over the last several years and we’ve always chosen Chandi’s travel planning services. Chandi’s ability to recommend top quality restaurants, accommodations and sights within our budget is always exact. Our last trip to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary with our grown children was the most memorable, complete with renewal vows on gondolas in a Venetian canal!

Leeann I. — Denver, CO

We had never been to Italy and I actually had never been to Europe so we really didn’t know anything about traveling there. Chandi asked a lot of questions about the ages of our kids, our interests, etc. She did an excellent job of putting together our hotels, the locations and yet she was always respectful of our budget. The time we spent in each city was good as well as the tours she recommended. We had a trip of a life time thanks to Chandi!