The experiences we had felt authentic and real!
Marcello,
the Italian experience you crafted for our family of 5 was extraordinary. From the moment we landed in Venice to the drop off in Milan, everything was done with thought, care, and a focus on getting the best experience out of Italy. The hotel in Venice was fantastic and we really enjoyed NOT being on the main Grand Canal. The experience in the Dolomites was amazing and our guide (Jasmin) an absolute delight. I would highly recommend her again and in 3 days of hut to hut hiking she became part of our family and we were very very sad to part ways with her. The Dolomites aren't to be missed and the hut to hut hike is very special, but certainly requires some stamina and a great attitude - but we had both and it was an absolute highlight for us.
We continued our journey to Parma for a single night and the cooking class arranged with Antonia was out of this world. We have 3 teenagers and weren't sure what to expect from them but they fell in love with her and by the end of the evening we adopted another family member in her - she was just terrific, genuine, sweet, kind and made the class informative and fun.
Overall, the experiences we had felt authentic and real - from the food to the people, the recommendations you provided helped make some memories that will last a lifetime AND actually created some new relationships we'll keep a lifetime.
Ciao Ciao!!
Derek - United States (June 2023)