Travel Advisor
Vanessa Abbe
She/Her
Expertise
- Italy,
- Brazil,
- International Travel,
- Solo Travel,
- Food & Wine,
- Off-the Beaten Path
Languages spoken
English, Italian, Portuguese, French
Profile details
About
Always going somewhere! I call Minnesota home. Lover of international travel & cultures. Amateur photographer. Enjoy culture and arts. Love to cook and enjoy wines. Sunset chaser.
Travel style
Most of my travel experience is as a single, solo woman. I've visited over 35 countries across North America, Europe, Latin and South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. You can usually find me seeking experiences that immerse me in a culture and give me new opportunities. My travel typically focuses on my passions: people, food and wine, off-the-beaten-path locations, arts & culture, local experiences and beautiful views! I like my travel to be a mix of activity, rest and relaxation!
Vanessa's travel guides & trip reports
A Businessperson's Perspective on the Grand Hyatt São Paulo
Shopping & Eating in Florence – A Local Perspective
Wandering Through Italy’s South – Puglia, Basilicata and Paestum
Favorite hotels
Vanessa's travel photos
Vanessa's reviews
My wife and I worked with Vanessa to celebrate our 20th anniversary in Italy this Fall (Oct 2024). I have never used a travel agent before, but I am confident Vanessa will be helping us with future trips. Vanessa was a pleasure to work with and made our Italian adventure worry-free. She coordinated daily tours, made meal recommendations, and ensured we were aware of nuances in each city (e.g., ensuring we get off at the right train station). Her network of friends in Italy allowed us to enjoy dinner at a local home in Florence and experience a perfect wine tasting in the Tuscan countryside. It was clear Vanessa was vested in ensuring our trip was personalized and stress-free. She prepared a daily itinerary (with options) that had flexibility to relax but also ensured we hit all the main attractions!
- Glenn B.
Booked travel to Italy
- October 2024
Top notch agent that made our trip ever better than I could have imagined. Her attention to detail and creative ideas really allowed me to travel stress-free. She prepared documents and had everything extremely polished and put together for us. I can’t wait to book my next trip with her!
- Lauren B.
Booked travel to Florence
- October 2024
Vanessa listened to my request and created a thoughtful plan that the whole family could enjoy. She provided a variety of options for excursions to choose from for exploring multiple areas of Costa Rica. It was just the right amount of activity and relaxation. Vanessa curated a special trip for our family to celebrate!
- Karin S.
Booked travel to Costa Rica
- April 2024
I had an awesome experience with Vanessa as a travel advisor! She planned my trip to France, which focused on Paris and two other regions - Alsace and Burgundy. Vanessa always listens to all requests, is able to ask the right questions and understands very well what my travel preferences are. She is very knowledgeable about various places and travel in general. Vanessa arranged the perfect trip with a clear and efficient schedule that was not overwhelming, and she made sure to include "less active" days to rest a bit. One other thing that made my trip enjoyable was that she included activities and sites that were off the beaten path and not typical tourist activities. Always reachable, she was able to fulfill all my requests and more!
- Alexandre F.
Booked travel to France
- January 2024
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