Rita Steinlight

I specialize in designing personalized travel experiences throughout Italy. I’ve arranged everything from independent tours—carefully selecting hotels, sightseeing opportunities, and travel by train or car—to escorted group tours that focus on specific regions of the country. I also book cruises that include stops at Italy’s most iconic ports, along with other European destinations. I have planned many, many trips including family reunions, honeymoons, anniversary and birthday celebrations, and even let's get away trips.

This summer, I’ll be traveling to Cinque Terre, the picturesque cluster of five seaside villages in Northern Italy. It’s the kind of experience I love to recommend to clients—staying in a small town for a few nights allows you to truly absorb the local rhythm and flavor of daily life.

I also help clients access exclusive experiences, like early morning visits to the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public. One of my favorite activities to arrange is a food tour in the city they’re visiting—it’s a delicious way to connect with the culture and the locals. I also love booking hands-on experiences like cheese-making or pizza-making classes, which create lasting memories and authentic connections.

When you book travel with a luxury travel advisor like myself, you get privileged information that you won't get booking on your own. We have contacts with hotels that will offer upgrades or early or late check ins, or will give you a credit to use on hotel charges. We have local tour guides available who will suggest the best itineraries and show you places that are not often available to people who book a package on the internet. Most importantly, if you run into a problem on your trip – you have someone to call and guide you through any situation.

Most of my clients are regular clients who call me to arrange their vacation every year! My expertise and my wealth of travel experiences allow you to feel certain you’re receiving a well thought out and detailed vacation.