CARMEL D'ARIENZO is passionate about Italy. She has traveled all across the country and has lived there off and on for more than 12 years. Working with Carmel gives you an insider's view and the benefit of extensive, intimate knowledge of Italy.

Carmel can help you develop a customized itinerary featuring a detailed, day-by-day sightseeing plan and valuable information about restaurants, special sightseeing trips, and shopping recommendations. Airport transfers, guides and car and driver tours may be arranged.

COSTS: The average charge for a two-week trip is $650.00, which covers all booking fees for hotels, etc. Call or write for a specific request, as the complexity of your itinerary affects the cost. This represents a small fraction of your total trip cost, which clients feel is money well spent.

PRIVATE CONSULTATION: If you are feeling adventurous, and want to do more of the planning and arrangements yourself, you can hire Carmel for a one-hour minimum consultation at an hourly rate of $90. Your meeting can be by phone or in person, if possible.

HOTEL BOOKINGS: As a Cornell Hotel School graduate, Carmel is very particular about hotels and makes it her business to know and inspect most of Italy’s top hotels. She can help you find the right accommodation at the right price.