Welcome to 2016!
We invite you to see Italy through the eyes of our clients in 2015...
An Amazing Honeymoon October 2015
Planning a 12 day trip to Italy, through four different areas seemed overwhelming. Having Kathleen plan our trip proved to be the best decision we could have made. The planning process was very informative and seamless, but we realized the true value of Kathleen’s expertise throughout our amazing honeymoon. From the moment we arrived in Italy, everything was handled. The drivers in each city went out of their way to create a memorable experience. The hotels were perfect and located in ideal settings. The tours were personalized and exactly what we were looking for. The cooking class in Tuscany was unforgettable. Our trip exceeded our expectations and we look forward to booking our next trip with Kathleen! -- Rory and Tom F., NY
Special Birthday Memories October 2015
“Kathleen Guglielmo — Just want to let you know that my trip was amazing. Every detail was perfect—the lodging, the limos, the tours, the guides, train connections and, of course, the food were all perfect. My stays in Lido di Camaiore, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Orvieto, Sorrento and Rome were a dream come true. Visits to Lucca, Pisa, Volterra, Chianti, Civita Bagnoregio, Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi and Capri made this special birthday trip a memory I will have forever. Can’t wait to return next year. Thank you.” -- Louis A., Mt. Vernon, NY Ease Into Italy & Beyond, LLC
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Giovanni’s Dream Trip October 2015
“A huge shout out to Kathleen Guglielmo and her company, Ease Into Italy & Beyond, for making my dream trip to Italy come true. Kathleen spent an amazing amount of time planning the “Trip of a Lifetime” for me. My Itinerary included visits to Venice, Florence, Sorrento, and Rome. Also included were gorgeous hotels, train tickets, excellent drivers, and wonderful tour excursions. Everything went so smoothly and was so perfect. I cannot thank you enough for making this trip an experience that I will never forget. I will highly recommend your company to everyone. Thank you so much!!!” -- John M, Cohoes, NY
Can’t Wait to Go Back! September 2015
“Our trip to Italy was AMAZING! I loved every leg of the trip. Hotel I Pini in Lido di Camaiore was fantastic! The service was impeccable and the accommodations provided such a relaxing vibe. Hiking the Cinque Terre provided for some remarkable photos and memories! Tuscany may have been my favorite part of the trip! Driving through the rolling Tuscan hills and being surrounded by Cypress trees made us truly feel like we were on vacation. Casa Emma was a blast — from their delicious homemade food to their wines and strolling through the olive groves and vineyards. Lastly, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast gave us a good taste of the small, southern Italian fishing villages. All the tours you coordinated were fantastic. Thanks again for all the help! Can’t wait to go back!” -- Laura T, Washington DC Ease Into Italy & Beyond, LLC
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Magnificent 30th Anniversary Trip September 2015
“We returned the end of September from a wonderful 16-day trip arranged by Ease Into Italy & Beyond. It was trip of a lifetime to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We travelled from Venice to Florence to Tuscany and Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Sorrento, Naples, and Rome — and many little stops along the way. The tour guides Kathleen recommended were so knowledgeable— the drivers were on time and friendly; the hotels were perfectly placed for the best access to all that we would want to do. Every step of the trip was perfectly planned with Kathleen’s help and recommendations! We are so pleased with our trip and are letting all our friends and family know the great services Ease Into Italy provides!!” -- Jayne D, Carmel, NY
Pelella Family Makes Italian Memories July 2015
“Thank you, so much for planning this trip for us… It was the trip of a lifetime. The most special part for me was Hotel I Pini. Everyone there is just full of love. Guiseppe from Florence was an amazing guide. We learned so much from him. He is a brilliant man and such a good teacher. The different activities you planned for us were the perfect balance of touring and resting. I assume you have been to Casa Emma? It was breathtaking….” -- PJ Dailey, NY
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Incredible First Trip to Italy June 2015
“Just got back from an incredible first trip to Italy, thanks to Ease Into Italy and Kathy! Kathy helped pick hotels in our budget, and arranged for all independent train travel and site visits! Thank you so much, Kathy!” -- Adrianna and Max, Yonkers NY
Lifelong Friends
Experience Italy June 2015
“Kathleen, OMG what an amazing trip!!! We had a wonderful, wonderful time in Italy, thanks to your knowledge and expertise. Taking into consideration where we were staying in Tuscany at our villa, you put together an awesome itinerary leaving out nothing. We loved it all — everything you suggested. We especially enjoyed the dinner you arranged for us at your family’s Hotel I Pini in Forte Dei Marmi after spending the day in the Cinque Terre. It was most delightful. We appreciated relaxing in their beautiful garden enjoying our dinner. The food they prepared for us was beyond delicious. Thank you for arranging that for us. I want to let everyone know it was so easy working with you. You went above and beyond all expectations. Looking forward to having you plan another trip for us sometime in the future.” -- Marianne, Sarasota, FL
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Italian Divas Discover their Roots May 2015
“Thank you, Kathy, for putting together the most incredible Italy trip for the Italian Divas. The personal tour guides were very knowledgeable, and showed us all the sites and some off-thetourist-area sites, and made us feel so comfortable. We spent 16 days touring, but the way you scheduled our tours we had enough relaxation time also! The bed and breakfast inns were very well-appointed and so very clean! Can’t wait for you to plan another AMAZING trip for me!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!!” -- Janet P, Valhalla, NY
The Trip of a Lifetime May 2015
“Just came back from a wonderful trip to Italy. I cannot thank you enough for all the planning and time you put in to make our trip a ‘trip of a lifetime’. Everything was perfect — the tours you arranged; the hotels were lovely and quaint just what we were looking for. Your drivers and tour guides were excellent and so knowledgeable. Thank you!!!” -- Linda N-P, Yorktown Heights, NY
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A Perfect Honeymoon March 2015
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In this newsletter, we are pleased to introduce Gail Altieri. Gail and Kathleen Guglielmo have been friends since childhood. Gail and Kathleen attended Florence University of the Arts together during the 2015 spring semester to study Italian language and culture. Gail shares her personal account of living and studying in Italy at: www.studenteitaliana.wordpress.com
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Welcome to 2015!
We gratefully acknowledge our incomparable team in Italy who works so diligently on behalf of our clients. Sending a big ‘mille grazie’ to: • • • • • •
Francesco and his team for Rome Marta and her team for the Veneto Region and the Amalfi Coast Paola and Giuseppe for Florence and Tuscany Our chefs, Tze’ela and Mauro, Fulvio and Katia Andrea for Capri Tours Stefano and his staff for Sicily
Let our team make your Italian dreams come true in 2016! kathleen@easeintoitaly.com matt@easeintoitaly.com Ease Into Italy & Beyond LLC Family Business https://www.facebook.com/EaseIntoItaly www.easeintoitaly.com
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