Testimonials

Tanya planned a truly “once in a lifetime” experience for my milestone birthday!! Not only does she have immense knowledge of the country itself, but she 'knows people" and also “knows people who know people.” This resulted in a carefully crafted trip with a “high-touch experience” at every turn - from the initial welcome at the hotels, to the drivers, tour guides, restaurants, vineyards, etc. At each point, I felt that someone was expecting our party and ensured we were having a top-notch experience. (And also made sure we said “hello” to Tanya!”). She also knows how to fully optimize your time in the country and can efficiently “fill the gaps” between locations - which allowed us to see and experience some pretty amazing things while moving through the country. This was a “wow” experience for me and my family - and as I have described the trip to others upon returning home, the consistent response from them has also been “wow.” Thank you, Tanya - you just nailed it for us!!!

Our vacation in Italy was more than we could have ever hoped for, thanks to Tanya and Amici Vacations. Tanya truly listened to what we were seeking in our vacation - from the style of lodging and dining to the interest level of scheduled activities vs downtime. Tanya helped us think through the different regions and cities and created an itinerary that worked for us. She had incredible insights into the popular must-see tourist stops as well as the lesser-known unique elements of each city. Her work in booking hotels, restaurants, and the most amazing tours, was invaluable for our preparation. And, as we had heard from others, the information and guidance Tanya provided on the history, culture, food, wine, and customs, and the detailed information for every single day of our trip was priceless. While we stayed plenty busy, we were incredibly relaxed, thanks to the wonderful planning and support of Amici Vacations!

Planning our 9-day trip to Italy with Tanya was an absolute delight! She meticulously organized every aspect of our journey, including trains, dinner reservations, tours, hotels, apartments, and even an agriturismo stay. Our itinerary covered Rome, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, and Florence. Each recommendation Tanya made was spot on, and the tours and guides she arranged were exceptional. Her attention to detail ensured that we experienced the very best of each location. We can’t wait to plan our next Italian adventure with Tanya. Her expertise and thoughtful planning made our trip unforgettable. Thank you, Tanya, for an incredible experience!

Tanya’s passion for Italy, thoughtful recommendations, and impeccable attention to trip design detail blew us away! From the start, Tanya’s extensive travel and depth of local knowledge became a clear differentiator from other travel agencies we have used. Tanya took great care to understand our travel preferences and interests. From there, Tanya created a personalized itinerary that included helpful travel tips, interesting location overviews, and packing lists in an easy-to-use app. From ensuring seamless transfers between our travel destinations, arranging an archaeologist guided private tour of Pompeii, to creating a custom cicchetti (Italian tapas) walking map, Tanya took care of details large and small so that we didn’t have to! And, while we were enjoying our vacation, we were grateful to know that Tanya was available to support us if needed! Grazie Mille, Tanya!!

We were referred to Tanya by a friend, and from our first meeting with her we were blown away by her passion for Italy as well as her intimate knowledge. We booked her immediately to help with all the details of our trip. She pushed us out of our comfort zone and elevated our 2-week trip to Italy from one that would have been fun, to a trip of a lifetime that was perfection at every turn. Our experience was simply spectacular, and we can't recommend her enough.

A couple of years ago, my best friend and I slightly jokingly threw out the idea of traveling to Italy for each of our 20-year wedding anniversaries. We just returned from that much anticipated trip – traveling from Rome to Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast and finishing up in Naples. The history in Italy is almost hard to grasp and the landscape is mind blowing. This amazing trip would not have been nearly what it was without all of the work and planning done for us by Amici Vacations. Tanya created a trip we will never forget!

When starting to plan our first family trip to Italy, I knew I needed the help of a knowledgeable travel agent. When I discovered Amici Vacations online, I was immediately drawn to this small, husband-and-wife agency and appreciated that Tanya is an American married to a born and raised Italian, Davide, so their experience in all things Italy is real and authentic!

Our connection was immediate - I felt Tanya had known me forever. She understood the trip I was hoping to plan for my family with two teenage boys. Tanya helped me plan EVERY aspect of our trip – from helping to determine which cities to visit city to hotel and restaurant reservations, train tickets, places to see and things to do, and more. We had the trip off a lifetime. I am beyond grateful to Tanya and know, for certain, that our experience would not have been what it was without her!

When working with Tanya, you can expect (1) to have several calls throughout the planning process (which I loved!) (2) a spreadsheet outlining your anticipated expenses by day; and my personal favorite, an app that connects you with your trip plans for each day of your travel - I never want to travel without this app again! And, best of all you have access to Tanya and David while traveling should you need anything. I can’t wait to work with them again!

I had been planning our wedding in Lake Como and our Italian honeymoon for two years. But as the trip got closer and more of a reality, I was too overwhelmed with the wedding events to plan the rest of the trip details. Tanya recommended and booked tours for us, so we were able to see a lot in a very short period of time in 10 different cities. Tanya also made arrangements for all the transportation between airports, train stations, hotels, boats, ferries, etc. and put everything in the most amazing app that was so easy to use. I know that I could not have managed this part of the trip without her, or at least not without a tremendous amount of stress! As a result, we had the most perfect wedding and a completely stress-free honeymoon :))).

Amici Vacations gave us the trip of a lifetime!  We traveled to Milan to visit our son who was studying abroad.  We have traveled extensively, but never to Italy. Tanya met with us to learn about our travel style, expectations, and budget.  From there, she planned a 10-day, 6-city trip that took us from the places everyone must see to the lesser-known hidden gems.  Tanya had great recommendations for everything - where to stay, where to eat, and what to do.  Her attention to detail meant we had all the information we needed for every aspect of our journey at our fingertips.  While we were on the trip, she checked in and made sure everything was going smoothly.  Everything was perfect!  Thank you, Tanya for the trip of a lifetime!

One of the things we liked the most was that Amici Vacations provided us with a very personal, custom trip. Tanya carefully listened to what we were interested in and developed an itinerary that was personalized to our goals, not a generic “here’s what we think you should see” tour. I think that’s a huge value that she adds. Tanya recommended great boutique hotels and small-group tours – it’s clear she focuses on the quality of the experience. We would absolutely recommend Amici Vacations and plan on working with Tanya for our next trip to Italy.

We could not be happier with our experience in Italy thanks to Tanya! Her guidance was amazing every step of the way as she helped us put together the trip of our dreams. We are a busy family, and it would have been nearly impossible to do all the research to create this on our own. This was a graduation trip for our family, and despite all the differing requests, Tanya listened to every word and put together an itinerary that gave us a truly memorable experience. From the tours, to the incredible accommodations, to the hidden gem restaurants she recommended  - we loved it all. And her trip app was indispensable - we referred to it multiple times a day and having everything at our fingertips was the ultimate convenience. We look forward to the opportunity to have Amici Vacations plan our next Italian adventure!

We would like to thank you for arranging our travel adventure to Italy. We had a wonderful time, and your recommendations and detailed arrangements made our trip worry-free and very relaxing! The quality and location of all accommodations were perfect for our group to gather and easily explore each destination. We also appreciated each of the private tour guides that you arranged – they were full of information and very entertaining! And we were able to navigate the trains and ferries without problems thanks to your guidance. Thank you again for designing the best trip – it was wonderful!!

Without Tanya’s help, our dream honeymoon would not have come true. From the hotels, to restaurants, to attractions, every recommendation lived up to the hype. She was very responsive and helpful to every question we had! When we go back to Italy, we will 100% be using Amici Vacations!

We organized a Mediterranean cruise with five couples that started and ended in Rome. Tanya with Amici Vacations helped develop an itinerary for our add-on days in Rome and created custom, private excursions for our stops in Sicily, Naples and Livorno that allowed us to escape the cruise-ship crowd.

What a spectacular trip! Coordinating the interests of a group of ten was no easy task, but Tanya developed an itinerary that accommodated couples arriving in Rome on different dates and maximized our time together. Everything was seamless and we were able to see so much, including experiences we wouldn’t have thought of on our own. We’ll definitely be referring others. Thanks again!!

I am so glad that our family engaged Tanya to plan our trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast.  I typically plan our vacations but had no idea where to start when it came to planning 10 days in Italy for a family of five.  I felt overwhelmed.  Tanya’s trip planning removed all of the stress.  She helped us decide which cities to visit, where to stay, what activities to book and even recommended her favorite restaurants and patios.  We found having all of the trip details in the phone app to be very convenient.  She checked in and helped us make a few changes to our itinerary while we were there.  I highly recommend using Amici Vacations and plan to use Tanya again when we visit Northern Italy.

Tanya was amazing and helped us create a personalized itinerary based on our interests and personalities. All the recommendations from hotel selections, tour options, car service, and restaurant choices were excellent. Her attention to detail was evident in the app she used that laid out everything for us daily - even walking directions!!! She was so detailed, energetic, responsive, and became a friend we will absolutely use again in the future! If you have an upcoming trip to Italy, you need to connect with Amici Vacations!

I've been talking about taking my family to Italy since 2019. Tanya at Amici Vacations finally helped make it a reality for me in 2024. She was so pleasant to work with and I truly don't think I could have pulled off a 14-day adventure to 3 different regions without her. The guided custom trip plans she created were essential and I had all my documentation at my fingertips. She is extremely organized and knowledgeable about the country and took away so much stress from me. I highly recommend her!

Choose Amici Vacations! We promise you will not be disappointed. Tanya built a relationship with us from day one. She met with us to understand our wish list and then went to work! She provided options, without it feeling overwhelming. The details Tanya included in our itinerary were easy to follow, and we never felt lost or unsure of our next adventure. We loved all of Italy and will be going back! Our first step will be to call Tanya!

Tanya helped us plan the most wonderful vacation! Every suggestion, from the cooking classes to the wineries to the lunch and dinner spots, was perfect for our group of four couples. The travel app containing all of our travel information and reservations made Italy so easy to navigate. We would highly recommend Tanya to anyone wanting to explore Italy!

When we (3 couples) decided to visit Italy, we weren’t even sure where in Italy we wanted to go. Each couple had a few specific areas of interest, would be arriving/departing on different dates, and we wanted to spend about a week together in one location. Tanya organized several group video calls with us to discuss our interests, tourist preferences, and budget range, and then went to work using her extensive personal experience, local knowledge and contacts to develop a tailored itinerary for the group and each couple. She arranged lodging, private guides, museum tickets, car service and restaurants, all compiled into an App – even walking maps! Further, she checked in with us almost every day to see if everything was going okay and if anything else was needed. For us, our vacation couldn’t have been as wonderful and effortless as it was without Tanya’s assistance. We highly recommend Tanya and if we decide to visit Italy again, she will be our first contact.

Do yourself a favor and let Tanya at Amici Vacations plan your trip to Italy.  She will take care of every detail and make sure you have the trip of a lifetime without worry or hassle.  And, unlike traditional travel agents who most likely have never travelled to your destinations, Tanya has personally been there to ensure that every recommendation is Amici approved.  This was important to us.  You can’t ask for anything more.  Make your Italian dream trip a reality!

We visited Italy with two other couples. Tanya paved our way with valuable insider information everywhere we went. She listened to our needs and delivered in every way. Great advice on where we should visit and what we should avoid. We had a great experience, largely due to Tanya's guidance.

We appreciated Tanya’s expertise and attention to detail.  We stayed at the most charming boutique hotels, tasted the best restaurants and wine, and explored the most scenic views.  If you’re looking for help in planning a dream vacation to Italy, we can’t recommend Amici Vacations enough!

The vacation of a lifetime awaits  - don't hesitate to rely on Amici Vacations.  Tanya will help you design the trip of your dreams in Italy! I've traveled with Tanya personally for many years and have loved every minute of it! Put her experience, passion, and knowledge of Italy to work for you! You will be happy you did.