Custom Italian Travel Planning for Unforgettable Moments

Ciao,

 

I had lunch with a friend the other day, and we were commiserating about how insane December feels - the shopping, the planning, the never-ending to-do lists. She stopped mid-bite and said, "Actually, every month sort of feels this way in this season of life, doesn't it?" And honestly? Ouch. But also, yes.

 

God speed to everyone navigating this holiday crunch. We're all just doing our best out here.

 

Speaking of the crunch, my calendar will be closed for calls between Christmas Eve and New Year's since I'll be visiting family outside of Denver and hitting the slopes at Breckenridge. I haven't skied there since middle school, so if you have restaurant or après-ski recommendations, send them my way! 

 

But then comes January or Planuary as the travel industry has now nicknamed it. Every year, clients come off the holidays ready to finally plan those 2026 trips they've been talking about. 

 

And I'm ready for you! 

 

Whether you're thinking spring in Italy, summer on the coast, fall in the vineyards, or next winter's ski trip, January is the perfect time to start planning.  (Early planning is always the best kind of planning if you want the best rooms!)

 

Let's make 2026 the year of trips worth collecting ornaments from.

Want to start planning YOUR next Italian vacation?

 

📋The city named Italy's 2026 Capital of Culture has been on my list for a while.  Want to add it to yours?

 

📚Prepare for the Olympics and some quiet holiday reading time with these books set in Northern Italy.

 

🥇Speaking of the Olympics….

 

🎁Flying with gifts this month? Read this first!

 

Look, compression socks aren't sexy, and they aren't going to win any fashion awards. 

 

But your legs on hour 6 of a transatlantic flight? They're literally begging for these things.

 

Toss a pair in someone's stocking this year (or your own) because swollen ankles are nobody's idea of starting an Italian vacation on the right foot (pun absolutely intended).

 

Your calves will thank you somewhere over the Atlantic.

Las Casitas at El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo - private villas perched 300 feet above where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic. 

 

Looking for an 18-hole golf course with rainforest views, a water park for the kids, multiple pools including one with a swim-up bar (obviously), enough restaurants that you won't eat at the same place twice, and a chance to thaw out before June? Look no further.

NYC is calling: Some of our favorite NYC neighbors are offering 3rd night free - Fifth Avenue Hotel, Fouquet's and Lotte New York Palace.

 

Ski season with Auberge: Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection & Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection - Festive availability and up to 35% off.

 

Sunshine with Auberge: Esperanza - Festive availability and up to 40% off.

 

Enjoy European holiday markets with 1 night free from IHG: Six Senses Rome, Kimpton Bem Budapest, Kimpton De Witt.