Custom Italian Travel Planning for Unforgettable Moments

Ciao,

 

Last week, I spent Tuesday through Thursday at my host agency's annual conference for advisors, Live Forum.  I had a little bit of fun and met with a ton of suppliers.  

 

In addition, I'm excited to share that one of Fora's new tech features is now live, and it's going to make our work together so much easier, especially for those global hotel bookings outside of Italy. Because let's be real, while Italy will always be my first love and main focus, sometimes my clients need a perfect Parisian hotel or that dream property in the Greek islands, and I want you traveling with the best experiences possible no matter where you're headed.  Enter BOOKABLE QUOTES.

 

I can now send you a personalized link where you can view all the hotel options I've curated for you, compare rates, read full room descriptions and cancellation policies, and complete your booking directly all in one secure place. No more email chains trying to coordinate which property you liked best or playing phone tag to process payment. It's like having your own private hotel booking portal, customized just for your trip.

 

Here's how simple it is: I'll send you a link with your curated hotel options. You verify your identity with a quick one-time code (sent via text or email), review the properties I've selected with current pricing, and book your favorite with a saved payment method or a new card. Done. We both get confirmation emails, and you're all set.

 

This means less back-and-forth, faster bookings (especially important when availability is tight), and more time for me to focus on the fun stuff. Technology should make travel planning easier, not more complicated, and this feature actually delivers on that promise.

 

So whether you're dreaming of Lake Como or contemplating the Cotswolds, I've got the tools to make your hotel booking experience as smooth as possible. 

 

Now let's talk about where you want to go next...

Want to start planning YOUR next Italian vacation?

 

🛫Delta's new nonstops are pretty great if you're a European island lover.  United said hold my beer.

 

🛂Europe's new EES system is now live.  This is NOT the ETIAS.  No need to RSVP or do anything ASAP, just know that passport line wait times are TBD.

 

🍂Fall weekends are made for leaf peeping and flea markets

 

🛤️If you aren't adding this to your bucket list immediately, I don't know what to say.

 

Recently, my sister was looking for a gift for her summer intern who was about to spend the fall semester studying abroad in Europe.  In this age of digital everything, finding something tangible that isn't tech affiliated is tough.  

 

This shadow box to capture ticket stubs, wine bottle labels, postcards, etc. seemed like such a great idea, as a gift or to keep yourself.  Visual reminders of fantastic trips are great souvenirs, and they don't have to just be pics on your phone.

Sometimes the best romantic getaways don't require a passport, just a willingness to actually leave your house. Pendry Natirar sits on 500 stunning acres in New Jersey's Somerset Hills, a short drive from most places in the tri-state area.

 

The property strikes that perfect balance between "we're getting away from it all" and "we can actually get here without dealing with airports." The spa is legitimately world-class, the farm-to-table restaurant Ninety Acres sources ingredients from the estate's own farm, and the grounds beg for long walks where you actually talk to each other instead of just sending memes while sitting opposite on the couch.

 

So book a weekend, turn on your out-of-office, and remind yourselves why you liked each other in the first place, preferably with a glass of wine from their extensive collection in front of a cozy fireplace.