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About this trip
Join our educational fam trip with Angela Macalusco of Italy by Experts and Angela Hughes of the Luxury Travel University to explore these stunning destinations and learn more about their unique features, traditions and customs. Through this trip, you will also have the chance to interact with locals, taste traditional cuisine and experience the vibrant atmosphere of these cities.
Meet Angela Macalusco and Angela Hughes
About Angela Macalusco Angela Macalusco is a well-known luxury, boutique DMC who was born and raised in Sicily, Italy. She has a deep love and passion for this country, and she loves sharing her experiences with others. Angela's knowledge of Italy goes beyond just the tourist attractions; she knows the hidden gems, local hotspots, and insider tips that will make your trip truly memorable.
About Angela Hughes
For Angela Hughes, coaching and creating marketing strategies for travel professionals and travel companies has always been her passion. For 35+ years, she has actively been selling and operating Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, a full service travel agency with 68 advisors. As a Certified Travel Consultant since 1993, Angela has made it her mission to create premium bespoke experiences through her luxury consultation business, all while privately consulting agencies and DMC’s to build their luxury travel market space through the Luxury Travel University.
Angela has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Travel Weekly, Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Market Report, Insider Travel Report, German LUXE magazines and appears on Fox 35 TV as a regular travel contributor, and often is a guest speaker around the country in the tourism industry and on social media. She has been recognized as one of the 1% of travel advisors [out of 100,000] by Internova.
Hughes lectures as an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Geography and Travel & Tourism. She has travelled to over 100+ countries and previously lived in Osaka, Japan and speaks Japanese. Angela also gives back through travel via their non-profit Color My World creating humanitarian trips meeting sustainable development goals around the world.
**Fam trip is subject to change without notice
**Fam trip is non refundable
Please do not purchase air until you have received a notice that this FAM has met the quota of participants
What’s included
- HotelsHotel list will not be provided until fam trip starts. Subject to change. 4 nights in boutique luxury hotels in single rooms breakfast included.
- RomaMarch 13: Golf cart tour in Roma drinks included
- FlorenceMarch 14: Minivan from Roma to Florence with stop in Montepulciano and Pienza + lunch + 2 hours golf cart tour Florence
- FlorenceMarch 15 : 3 hour walking guided tour florentine traditions + brunch
- Cinque TerreMarch 16: transfer from Florence to La Spezia + train tickets to visit Cinque terre + guide
- DepartureMarch 17:transfer to Florence train station + train tickets to Milano
What’s not included
- Rome arrival transferAirport Arrival transfer in Rome not included
- Meals not noted
- Tipping guides/ driver
- Payment processing feesyes it costs money to process financial transactions
- Travel InsuranceTravel insurance is not included and required
Itinerary
Arrival Roma- The By Night Drinks and Tour Roma with golf cart.
At your arrival at Fiumicino airport take a taxi to the hotel or ask us for a private transfer to be organized as extra
Check in at the boutique hotel
Spend some hours on your own
This late afternoon a Drinks & Golf Cart Tour Rome is perfect for those looking for a fun tour in the heart of the city!
Enjoy the comfort of traveling around in a zippy golf cart, with your local driver as your guide.
Learn the art of aperitivo, one of Italy’s favorite social traditions, as you hop on and off your golf cart visiting three local bars along the way.
Visit three local bars for prosecco, artisanal beer, and snacks while stopping at sites like the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and an amazing panoramic viewpoint.
One of the stop for a drink is in a charming Quarter to learn about the interesting history of this neighborhood established back in 1555 CE. You’ll also enjoy one of Rome’s most breathtaking panoramic views on Gianicolo Hill, where you can see St. Peter’s dome at night.
Back to hotel
Overnight (aperitif included )