Travel Advisor
Rebecca Hanson
She/Her
Expertise
- Italy,
- Greece,
- Spain,
- Portugal,
- Hidden Gems,
- Arts & Culture,
- Food & Wine
Based in
Connecticut
Languages spoken
English, Italian & Spanish (conversational)
Profile details
About
Both a super-luxe and a "wow, I discovered the greatest pensione for $250/night" type of traveler. I discover off-the-beaten-path spots from designer-owned boutique hotels to over-the-top luxury properties. I create fully customized itineraries to enhance your travel experience. I also collaborate with corporate partners and help to create destination events (domestic and overseas).
Travel style
A global traveler with a taste for quiet poolside naps balanced by museum visits, cooking classes and boat excursions. I value an easy day relaxing and reading in a tranquil space as much as a day with a private guide visiting a private museum. I love to get lost in small towns and wander to discover special boutiques and eateries. No plans — "il dolce far niente" (the sweetness of doing nothing). No matter what, my day always starts with a fantastic breakfast spread!
Rebecca's travel guides & trip reports
Slow Travel through the Tuscan Hill Towns
What & Where To Eat in Rome - An Insider's Guide
More Than Shoes: My Fantastic Visit to Christian Louboutin's Boutique Hotel in Portugal — Vermelho
Il Dolce Far Niente in Sicily
Hidden Gems of Florence
Pecorino in Pienza - Where and What to Eat in the Tuscan Hill Towns
Hotel AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado Lisbon: Site Visit to a Lovely Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Lisbon
Best Hotels Near Pantheon, Rome for Every Kind of Traveler
My Favorite Portuguese Gem: Christian Louboutin's Vermelho Hotel
A Peaceful Stay at Hotel Can Ferrereta, Santanyi, Mallorca
Mallorca Has it All - Unspoiled Beaches and Villages, Fabulous Cuisine, Art and Adventure
Foodie's Guide to Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo
3-Day Beginner's Guide to Rome
Favorite hotels
Rebecca's reviews
I will definitely contact Rebecca to help us plan our next trip. First, we loved every hotel that she helped us choose, which anchored our trip so nicely. Then she provided a varied and fun selection of activities to choose in each location. We had several great experiences planned by her in Rome, including a golf cart tour, a cooking class, and an early tour of the Vatican. She got us all the train tickets and arranged for us to have a memorable time in Modena that included a once-in-a-lifetime dinner at Francescana at Casa Maria Luigia and a visit to a dairy farm to see the production of Parmigiano Reggiano. We then went to Venice, where we stayed in a wonderful hotel and had a delightful food tour. She looked after every detail, including airport and train station transfers, and she was available for questions while we were on the trip. She even made us a dinner reservation while we were traveling and our train was late. Finally, Rebecca was attentive to our budget, which I really appreciated. Rebecca's support made our trip memorable, fun, worry-free, and seamless.
- Peter E.
Booked travel to Rome
- November 2024
Rebecca was a delight to work with! She was so responsive to any questions or concerns I had throughout our process. She went above and beyond to communicate with the hotel for all of our wedding needs for the weekend. There were a lot of logistics involved in the process and she made it a breeze. Cannot recommend her enough for your travel needs!
- Sierra W.
Booked travel to Indianapolis
- October 2024
Rebecca offers white glove service. She is so knowledgeable, truly listened to what we were looking for and customized a magnificent trip for my husband and I. She curated the most fantastic hotels, found us wonderful places to dine at, arranged travel accommodations to and from each location we visited. We enjoyed many planned activities and the perfect amount of down time. Everything went off without a hitch. There were many special touches along the way that surprised and delighted us from gifts in our room to champagne toasts. We had the most special time because of all of the thought and effort Rebecca put into planning our trip. We are already looking forward to booking another dream vacation with Rebecca and would highly recommend her services as she sets the bar very high.
- Bridget G.
Booked travel to Italy
- October 2024
Becca was terrific about offering options and suggestions for the trip. Never pushed us to do more than we wanted and managed to get us terrific rates on the rooms we wanted where we wanted. We did ask questions and she answered them with skill. If she didn’t know the answer she researched it. Totally trusted her and it was the right decision.
- Craig W.
Booked travel to Ibiza
- June 2024
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