Can I afford it?
My trips are all customized to fit your needs so the price
will vary for each group. My range is usually from $2,400 to
$3,600 .What
if I have to cancel?
I
recommend travel insurance which I also sell. For additional
information , you can go directly to their website at
Travelex-insurance.com. I have the application form that I
can mail directly to your home.
If I don’t know what to do, can you suggest an itinerary?
Of
course, I consult with my Italian Tour Operators that assist
me with an ideal itinerary to fit your budget and needs.
Is there any limit
to what we can plan?
You can
plan an itinerary that will take you all over Italy or just
a specific region of your choice for a certain length of
time. I also specialize in Sicily where my grandparents were
born and raised. I also lived in Sicily.
Do I have to plan my own transportation once I get there?
My
Italian Tour Operators provide all the transportation prior
to your trip. It is included in the cost of the trip My
clients usually choose private drivers.
Have you seen or stayed at the hotel or villas we are
staying at?
Yes I
have. I believe in seeing is believing!!! It is important
that I have lived , breathed, and tasted the places that you
will discover.
Who do I contact if we have any problems while in Italy?
My
Italian Tour Operators give me their private cell phone
numbers in case of any emergency. I also recommend renting a
phone, a service that I also provide.
How far in advance do I need to book my trip?
I suggest
booking at least two to four months in advance. This allows
my Italian Tour Operators to make all the necessary
reservations with their suppliers. I do need a $100.00
deposit prior to planning a trip which is applied towards
the full cost of your trip.
What’s the next step once I book my trip?
I require
50% of total cost of trip. 15 days prior to the trip , I
require the total amount to be paid in full. I will send all
the require documents and vouchers after payment is received
via e-mail or regular mail. Please read my cancellation
policies under Terms and Conditions.
Do you have any other recommendations for traveling
overseas?
Yes,
always make copies of your passport. Keep several with you
and give one to someone back home. Call you credit card
company prior to departure to let them know you will be in
Italy for a certain length of time. I like to bring more
than one credit card. Separate some of your money and
credit cards. Don’t keep all your important items together.
Leave extra cash in another place besides your wallet.
Carry all your emergency telephone numbers with you and give
your itinerary with phone numbers with a family member back
home. Travel lightly and bring an extra duffel bag inside
your luggage for future purchases.
Tipping: What is the appropriate amount of tipping
for the Private Transfer drivers, Guides, Bellhops, Room
Service, Restaurant servers, etc.?
I usually like to tip my
drivers after a full day of service. 5 Euros per person. So
10 or 20 Euros if they spend the whole day. I also
like to tip the waiters 10% of the bill. It is up to you. If
you have a private guide explaining things for 3 hours a 10
Euro tip or more is fine. Bellhops- 2 Euros or 1 Euro per
bag,
Should
men bring bring a suit jacket nor a sport jacket?
Perhaps , one sport jacket.
Comfortable shoes. When I go on these educational tours, the
guys always wear a jacket to dinner. Bring a rain jacket,
umbrella.......
What's the best way to minimize jet-lag when we get to Rome?
I
change my clock on the plane before I land or the night
before. 7 hours in advance. Don't sleep until the evening.
If you nap, it will make your body confused. Jet lag usually
hits me the day after...... Not day of arrival. Drink plenty
of water on plane and get up and stretch your body.
Do the hotels have shampoo and hair driers?
Yes, small portions of shampoo and they
do have hair dryers. I don't know about the other ones that
you booked.
Where is the best place to exchange Dollars for
Euros? In a US bank-At an airport exchange-At an
Italian bank-At the Hotel-Other? Is it best to use a
Credit Card to get Euros-Travelers Checks-Cash?
I
like to bring at least 200 Euros
with me to start. I have a Debit card that withdrawals from
my checking account. I exchange my money here first. A
credit card is good for purchases. Make copies of all cards
and call them before you leave.
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