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We’ve planned some amazing trips for 2026, some of our favorite spots like Naples and the Amalfi Coast, as well as some exciting new destinations, like Umbria, The Green Heart of Italy, so give us a call to plan your trip.
Our intimate trips take us to gorgeous destinations where we stay in stunning villas and boutique hotels; my crew and I cook luscious meals for you and we work with the best guides and companions to give you a vacation that feels more like a dream.
There’s not one of these trips that we would advise you to miss. We can’t wait to see you at our table in one of these gorgeous spots.
LOVE Florence
Friday, March 20, 2026 to Tuesday, March 30, 2026
A dreamy vacation to Florence (and Tuscany) in March! A perfect time of year to visit this amazing city and region in Italy.
Tuscany and Florence are precious for a reason. This sun-kissed region with its golden hues and vast sprawling vineyards is special each and every time you visit. And if you think you’ve seen it, think again. Every time we visit this region, we are as enchanted as the first time as we discover new and glorious things with each stay.
Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell’Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”
We’ll visit and explore it all; and we’ll also experience the Tuscan countryside as we visit Siena, San Gimignano, Greve, Radda, Pisa and Forte di Marmi. Of course, there will be wine and olive oil tastings, luscious lunches at wonderful restaurants; and special dinners prepared by Christina…what more can you ask for?
Fall in Love with Barcelona
Friday, April 3, 2026 to Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and famous for Antoni Gaudí, the famous and seriously out of the box thinker as well as other Art Nouveau architecture, Barcelona is one of Europe’s trendiest and loveliest cities.
The Costa Brava makes up a large part of the Spanish region of Catalonia. It runs all the way from the French border down to the province of Barcelona. One of the Costa Brava’s most famous former residents is the late, eccentric artist Salvador Dali. With our charming and knowledgeable guide, Manfredi, we will take in the sights and sounds…and taste all that this region has to offer.
We’ll be staying right in the heart of exciting Barcelona, just a couple blocks from Plaza Catalunya, considered the city center, the beating heart of the city. Plaza Catalunya is where Barcelona’s major tourist attractions are located, including the Gothic Quarter, El Raval, Las Ramblas and La Sagrada Familia
A New Perspective of the Amalfi Coast & Naples
Friday, September 1, 2026 to Saturday, September 12, 2026
Magically suspended between the blue sky and the iridescent colored sea, the Amalfi coast is a beguiling combination of great beauty and gripping drama that is emotionally overwhelming to the senses, evoking everything from immense joy to tears as your senses attempt to absorb the totality of her majesty: coastal mountains plunge into the sea in a stunning vertical scene of precipitous crags, picturesque towns and lush forests.
From the town of Amalfi to Minori and Positano, Pompeii and Herculaneum; by land and by sea, this glittering coast will reveal its beauty under the engaging eye of our guides, Antonio Mosca and Maia Rubashvilli who show us that the coast is more than breathtaking views, shopping and sunshine.
We’ll begin our Amalfi Coast adventure with three days in the exciting city of Naples, with our intrepid guide, Antonio Mosca showing us all this vibrant city has to offer, from history to the best pizza in the city. From there, we head to the ancient town of Scala where we will spend a glorious week at Hotel Zi’Antonio, a family-run boutique hotel complete with majestic views, its own vineyard and biodynamic farm. We will feast like royalty
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Umbria…The Green Heart of Italy
Friday, September 18, 2026 to Tuesday, September 29, 2026
A perfect destination for those seeking a more authentic Italian experience away from large crowds. We’ll visit the many hill towns and medieval villages that make Umbria so very special, including: Assisi; Orvieto; Spello; Spoleto; Todi; Gubbio; Montefalco; and the capital of the region, Perugia.
Umbria is an Italian region bordering Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche. Often called the country’s green heart, it’s known for its medieval hill towns, dense forests and local cuisine, particularly foraged truffles and wines. Hilltop Perugia, the regional capital, is the site of medieval Palazzo dei Priori, housing the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria art museum. Pedestrianized Corso Vannucci is the focus of city life. Food and wine are as much a part of Umbria’s charm as its scenery and history.
Imagine wandering ancient streets in quaint medieval villages, enjoying a leisurely coffee in the piazza. Lunch of local delicacies is commonplace…and not in a hurry. Imagine…just imagine…no crowds; no stress; just our little group surrounded by the beauty that is the green heart of Italy
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Merveilleux Provence & Paris
Friday, October 2, 2026 to Tuesday, October 13, 2026
There is something very special about the Provence region. A feeling of quietude, calm, peace, but also an almost magical feeling when you are there. Imagine this: It’s a late Sunday morning; you are sitting at a cafe on the main square of Saint Remy de Provence, where our stunning five-star villa is located, enjoying people watching with a flaky croissant.
It’s a beautiful day, the sky is blue, with not a single cloud. You hear people talking with a lyrical southern French accent and no one…no one is in a rush. People are enjoying life on a day of leisure. Maybe you hear the water of a fountain sounding like laughter.
You may smell the perfume of fresh bread coming from the oven of a nearby bakery. It’s almost time for lunch, people are waiting in line to buy a warm baguette. The farmer’s market is about to close; the villagers bought their goods for the week: seasonal fruits and vegetables, olives, some olive oil, nuts, beans and grains…maybe some fresh flowers.
The sun reflects on the ochre, yellow-orange walls of the pretty town houses. They are old, the shutters need to be replaced. You can see some laundry hanging under the bright sun. The church bells ring 12 times; the shops are about to close for the day; the villagers are going home to enjoy their day with family, friends, good food and maybe some wine.
We’ll spend a week in this lovely French village of St Remy; and we are off to the City of Lights herself, Paris for four days enjoying the splendor of this magnificent city.
Ahh Paris, the most visited city in the world. The city of lights…the city of fashion…a city of cobblestone streets and alleys and historic cafes.
We’ll begin by visiting some of the many neighborhoods and museums of this magical city of love, including a guided tour of the Louvre where we’ll see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo; and trip to Paris would not be complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, as well as Tuilleries Garden, and Ile Saint Louis. And that’s just a taste of all we’ll see and do.
