Comments about Vima’s trips to Italy ......
I loved the small group and visiting Vima’s personal favorites. It was a real insight into the Italy of the Italians.
Sylvia Pestoni
St Helena, CA
My trip log runs forty handwritten pages. There were a joy of highlights: Vima’s enthusiasm, meeting her special Italian friends, the friendship of the other people on the trip; the dinners and lunches.
Dave Bauer
Palos Verdes, California
I have been on 25 of Vima’s Italia Mia trips and hope to go on many more. Each time I feel I am visiting friends as I bask in the good will and love shown to Vima when we meet special people in places unknown to ordinary tourists. The accommodations and transportation are always the best.
Margaret Macfarlane
Nanoose Bay, British Colombia
This was truly a “once -in-a-lifetime” experience. But the highlight was Vima and the wonderful group of people who make the trip so special. Thank you for making everyone, new and old, feel so at ease and welcome.
Janice Czapla
O’Fallon, Missouri
This was truly a Vima’s experience in planning and organizing this trip which was most admirable. I enjoyed all the good food and wine and the laughter that I love so much. Italy is such a beautiful country, North and South.
Silvia Bard
New York City, New York
The highlight of the trip for me was Vima’s incredible energy and enthusiasm for all that she shared with us ... from the Italian sights and history to the accomplishments of her many talented friends. Her extensive knowledge and vast experience made this trip so smooth and “effortless” for the participants _ what a pleasure! All the connections were flawless _ not easy to achieve when so many others are concerned. I enjoyed every aspect of this trip _ it was truly outstanding!
JoAnn Staab
UC Davis, California
Thank you for your generosity in all things _ you share your knowledge, your experience, your friends and those things that make Italy so special. Your enthusiasm and love for bella Italia is contagious.
Pat Gosch
Denver, Colorado
Vima has found the “best of the best” in each location, so no time is wasted on the trip. If a traveler has a special request, Vima will track down the best available local sources.
Susan Marshall
Prairieville, Louisiana
I was the only male with a group of women but any pre-trip concern was soon dispelled. I was pleased with the “first-class” accommodations and the fin e food. Well planned, well executed, a delightful experience.
Joe Schwartz
Sacramento, California
As was often said during the trip, you “opened the door” to countless fantastic experiences. The towns we visited, the hotels, the wonderful people who made us all feel part of their family, the fantastic meals, the introduction to regional foods and cooking.
Norm Komar, M.D.
Tucson, Arizona
As was often said during the trip, I really feel that traveling the way we do with you _ a small group, having our own bus driver, staying in really great locations, i.e. historic areas _and having your incredible enthusiasm and knowledge of so much _ plus the added benefit of meeting your friends _ who also add so much _ is really even more wonderful than all the amazing things that we see and do.
Julia Bender
Richmond, Virginia
This was the best trip ever! And I should know because I’ve said it five times before as each of my spectacular travel with Vima has come to an end. And it is true! Each one was the best because it had just taken place, and each trip has its own unique “once-in-a-lifetime” experiences never to be duplicated again.
Marilyn Gosch
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Thank you for the beautiful trip and memories of Sicily and Sardinia. Through you I have had the opportunity to explore Italy and make special friends. You have taught me to appreciate Italian culture.
Armida Taylor
Boise, Idaho