Hi Gemma,
We have arrived back safe and sound from out Italy trip. Thank you. Your villa recommendation was terrific, we had a very pleasant stay, we saw a lot, ate a lot and laughed a lot. Marsha joined us and we thoroughly enjoyed our Villa.
Thank you again,
Regards Sue and Graham 2011
Thank you Gemma and Passion for Italy for a well planned and memorable holiday.
Your selection of accommodation for Florence and Venice was charming, well situated and gave us a good sense of the local lifestyle.
In Tuscany and Veneto we had the opportunity to wind down and savour the beauty, history, cuisine and wine of the regions in shear comfort and style.
A touch of everything Italy has to offer.
Marsha Sept 2011
My 26yr old daughter and I have had the most memorable 5 weeks in Italy. Gemma’s help and expertise in organising an itinerary that satisfied our requirements enabled us to experience places we may not have found ourselves.
The sharing of her vast knowledge and experience of the country gave us tips that I’ve no doubt contributed to our trouble free holiday.
We soon learnt that Gemma’s suggestions whether it be accommodation or restaurant choice were always reliable. My daughter on more than one occasion commented “where does Gemma find them”?
I am so thankful to have discovered “Passion for Italy” and know that the fabulous memories I have of our travels would not have been possible had I tried to organise such a trip without Gemma’s expert input.
What a magnificent Italian experience – thanks to Gemma and her passion for Italy.
The hard work of discerning and booking accommodation was taken care of…leaving us to arrive at each destination (not an easy feat).
Gemma took on board our budget and desire to mix up accommodation styles…booking for us a great value hotel in Rome, quaint beachside B&B, a perfectly positioned (not too many steps) family hotel on the Amalfi, a peaceful Monastery and the dreamy Villa in the Tuscan countryside.
Perfecto! Kaylene Benson 2010
I first met Gemma Green Close at Griffith University whilst completing Italian Studies and have since had the privilege to come to know her well. She has a passion for all things Italian and has a great ability to listen to her client’s brief, so all the trips she organizes for the independent traveler are certainly anything but run of the mill. She has personally visited many ten’s of hotels and villas and if she says she knows a place, she does.
Some of the extra activities she recommends, such as the Ghost Tour in Venice are great fun, especially if travelling with children. I personally travelled with her in the Abruzzo and Southern Tuscan regions last year and saw some amazing places. Gemma also has a great knowledge of art and culture and a deep respect for the Italian traditions. She is the consummate professional and I have no hesitation in recommending her business, Passion for Italy.
Gemma's enthusiasm is infectious and I highly recommend Passion for Italy to anyone wanting to design a personalised holiday to one of the most beautiful and captivating countries in the world.
Nothing was too much trouble and Gemma went out of her way to provide for my interests, arrange comfortable authentic accommodation, and offer valuable advice on all aspects of my travel. Gemma's thorough preparation made my holiday an absolute joy. I think about my holiday often, and also dreaming of my next one!
Warm regards, Jacqui, Brisbane, Australia
