What
You plan your dream trip to Italy, with my coaching. We can start from scratch, with suggestions on what cities to spend time in, based on your interests. Or, if you're farther along than that, you can ask for detailed recommendations for activities, hotels, restaurants or local guides. Every question you send over the 7 day period will be answered with a guaranteed response time of 24 hours or less.
Most of the questions sent are along these lines:
- Guidance on your overall itinerary, including the flow, which places to see, and how long to spend in each place - all based on your interests.
- Specific suggestions for each day based on your interests. Recommendations for hotels, restaurants, guides and activities.
- Budgeting advice (what to expect to pay for X in high season, for example).
- Detailed information on transfers from A to B by train, car, boat, or public transportation, where to find schedules, and advice on the best way to do it.
How
Email, instant messaging, phone or webcam - your choice. Email is the best option if you want everything in writing.
For How Long
After I have received payment, I will send an email which initiates the 7 day period. Any questions you have already sent will be answered within 24 hours.
Fees
Each 7 day period is $300, payable through Paypal. If you decide at the end of the 7 days that you'd like me to plan your trip, the coaching fee will be credited towards my trip planning fees.
What I need from you
Send me an email introducing yourself. Please tell me:
- Number of days you'll be in Italy.
- Number of travelers in your party.
- The dates, if you have them.
- Your interests and goals for this trip. For example do you want to include any of the following in your trip: castles, churches, walled hill towns, ancient ruins, great food, great wine, cooking classes, vineyard tours, hiking, biking, skiing, scuba diving, soccer, beaches, mountains, hot springs, volcanoes, paintings, sculpture, history museums, aquariums, theme parks, mosaics, trains, boats, ceramics, glass, opera, pubs, views, outdoor markets, fairs, festivals, people-watching, shopping.
- Describe an ideal travel day so I get an idea of your travel pace.
The more specific you are about your interests, the better my answers will be. If you are vague, the first several emails from me will be questions in response to your questions.
After I receive your payment in my Paypal account, we kick off the 7 days of coaching! My first email response to you after payment will mark the starting time and day.
A Note on Availability
Because I answer all emails myself, I only accept a limited number of coaching clients at one time. However if I am unable to provide coaching services during the week you'd like them, you'll have first dibs on the next available coaching week.
