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Careful planning

The success of each of our tours is based upon careful, thorough and imaginative planning. 

"The tour was fabulous and planned so carefully.  All the wonderful things we had heard about your tours was so true.   Many thanks for your hard work and for making it so special." -Arkansas

Careful attention is given to the overall pace of the tour and the rhythm of each day.  Whenever possible, sightseeing visits are scheduled to avoid crowds, and free time is built in for individual, serendipitous discovery.

"I really appreciate your obvious advance preparation and attention to detail because I know these are the things that make your trips so effortless for us!" -Maryland

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First-class hotels

Hotels are chosen on the basis of comfort, service, and central location.  They are always first-class, but sometimes, depending on the destination, a deluxe hotel may be preferred.  Location is especially important, because our travelers want to enjoy the freedom to come and go as they like, including the ease of exploring on their own.

 

"What a wonderful trip!  Your careful planning showed an artist's eye...One vivid stunning experience after another.  Your choice of hotels was also superb."
-North Carolina

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Fine dining

Full-course meals are included in every tour, often in fine restaurants as well as beloved local trattorie and bistrots.   Dining spots are chosen for their cuisine, the quality of ingredients and their ambiance.  In every case, Travel-Designs works directly and closely with the chef to create interesting menus for the group.  In fact, group meals are one of the most popular aspects of our tours!  Substantial buffet or Continental breakfasts are served daily in our hotels.  Special dietary needs can almost always be satisfied.   There also are opportunities for you to enjoy local cuisine on your own, and suggestions for dining out are included in the materials prepared for each tour.

 

 

 

 

Your knowledge and passion for Italy as well as your special "insider" tours and dining experiences made the trip a delight." -Georgia

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"We travel with you because you work so hard on the food and wine of the area!" -S. Carolina

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"Your dinners were great.  The place cards were a great idea." -New York

 

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