30 Minutes with Me.
A Clear Italy Plan
You Can Actually Use
Stop drowning in tabs, conflicting advice, and decision fatigue. One focused conversation with someone who's lived in Italy and your trip finally has a direction.
Sound Familiar?
Italy planning can feel like a second job you never signed up for.
Dozens of tabs. Contradicting blog posts. A Pinterest board full of places with no idea how to connect them. The frustrating realization that no amount of Googling tells you whether to base yourself in Rome or fly into Naples, or how long to actually spend on the Amalfi Coast.
That's not a research problem. That's a you-need-to-talk-to-someone-who-actually-knows problem.
This call is that conversation.
This Call is For You If…
What's Included
One focused session.
Everything changes.
Destination Shortlist That Actually Fits You
No more decision paralysis. I'll help you narrow down the regions and cities that match your trip length, travel style, and bucket list and explain exactly why each one makes sense for you.
A Rough Day-by-Day Flow
Not a rigid itinerary, just a realistic framework. How to sequence your destinations, how long to spend where, and what to anchor each section of your trip around so the whole thing flows.
Transportation Clarity
Trains, ferries, private drivers, or rental cars. I'll tell you what makes sense for your specific route. No more wondering if you need a car in Sicily or which ferry to take from Positano.
Must-Do Experiences & Timing
Which things to book immediately, what has limited availability, and what experiences are truly worth it. I will share with you my favorite tours and provide direct booking links.
Hotel Direction & Perks
Area-by-area guidance on where to base yourself and which properties I trust. Plus, if you book hotels through me after the call, you get exclusive VIP perks at qualifying properties at no extra cost.
Ask Me Anything
Every Italy question you've been sitting on. The ones Google can't answer with confidence. Bring them all. This is your dedicated time with someone who actually lives there.
After the Call
You'll walk away with a clear plan.
- 01A 2 to 3 destination shortlist matched to your trip length and how you actually like to travel
- 02A logical day-by-day flow showing how to sequence your trip so it makes sense geographically and experientially
- 03Transportation answers covering what to take, where to book, and what to avoid for your specific route
- 04A priority booking list of the experiences and hotels to lock in first so nothing sells out
- 05Confidence — the kind that only comes from talking to someone who's been there, not someone who Googled it
Meet Your Advisor
Not just visited.
Lived it.
I'm Karissa, a certified FORA Travel Advisor who splits my time between the U.S. and Italy. I haven't just toured Italy's highlights. I've navigated its train system, worked out which ferry routes are actually reliable, learned which hilltop towns justify the drive and which experiences are worth it and which ones you should skip.
When we talk, you're not getting advice assembled from a laptop. You're getting years of being there distilled into 30 minutes, specifically for your trip.
I've helped travelers plan first-time Italy trips, honeymoons, anniversary getaways, solo adventures, and multi-generational family vacations. Every one of them started with a conversation exactly like this one.
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The Process
Simple from start to suitcase packed.
Book & Pay
Click the button below, check out securely, and your spot is confirmed instantly.
Schedule Your Call
You'll immediately receive an email with a link to choose a call time that works for you.
We Talk Italy
Our 1-on-1 call is your dedicated time to ask me questions, explore ideas, and refine your plans.
Walk Away With a Plan
Leave the call with clarity, direction, and exactly what to book first. Your Italy trip is real now.
Book & pay securely
Complete checkout and your spot is confirmed. A scheduling link lands in your inbox within minutes.
Schedule your call
Pick a time that works for you. I'm available most weekdays and some weekends.
Share your travel details
Before the call, you'll fill out a short form with your dates, destinations in mind, and must-haves so we hit the ground running.
30 minutes with me
We talk through your trip. I help you narrow destinations, build a flow, answer every question, and tell you what to book first.
Walk away with a clear roadmap
A destination shortlist, day-by-day flow, transportation plan, and priority booking list. All from one conversation.
Optional: book hotels through me
If you'd like, I can book qualifying hotels on your behalf at no extra charge, which gives you access to exclusive perks like free breakfast and upgrades.
Pack your bags and go
Your Italy trip is no longer a someday dream. It's a real plan with real direction!
What Clients Say
Real trips. Real results.
Questions
Everything you're wondering.
What exactly happens during the 30 minutes?
+We talk about your trip, including your dates, who you're traveling with, your travel style, your budget range, and what matters most to you. From there, I'll help you narrow down destinations, talk through a logical route, answer your specific questions, and tell you what to prioritize booking. It's a real conversation, not a sales pitch. You'll leave with actionable clarity, not more things to research.
Do I need to have a plan already, or can I come in completely undecided?
+Either works perfectly. Some clients come in with a rough itinerary they want to pressure-test. Others come in with just a vague dream of Italy and no idea where to start. The call is designed to meet you wherever you are and get you to a clear next step regardless of your starting point.
Is 30 minutes really enough time to be useful?
+Yes, and here's why. Most Italy planning confusion comes from too many options, not too few. With focused expertise, 30 minutes is enough to cut through the noise, give you a clear framework, and answer your biggest questions. Clients consistently walk away feeling like they accomplished in 30 minutes what months of self-research hadn't. That said, if you want deeper full-service planning, the VIP Itinerary package is the next step up.
Do you only cover Italy?
+Italy is my deep specialty. If your trip is primarily Italy-focused, this planning call is exactly what you need. If you're planning a broader Europe trip that includes Italy as one stop, please reach out to me at [email protected] to see if this call is the right fit.
What happens after the call?
+After the call, you're in control of your own bookings unless you want my help. If you'd like to book hotels through me, I can access exclusive perks (free breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits) at many qualifying properties at no extra charge. For full end-to-end planning (including hotels, transfers, and tours), you can use my VIP Itinerary Planning service.
What's your cancellation or reschedule policy?
+Life happens. You can reschedule your call up to 24 hours before your booked time with no issue at all. If something comes up last minute, reach out directly and we'll sort it out. And if for any reason the call doesn't meet your expectations, I stand behind a full satisfaction guarantee.
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Your Italy trip
starts here.
A dedicated call with someone who actually lives in Italy. A clear plan you can use confidently. Everything changes after this call.
Instant scheduling
- Private 30-minute 1-on-1 video call with Karissa
- Destination shortlist matched to your trip length & style
- Day-by-day flow framework for your route
- Transportation guidance for your specific itinerary
- Must-do experiences & what to book first
- Hotel direction — with exclusive perks available after the call
- 30 minutes to ask every Italy question you've been sitting on
Instant scheduling
- Private 60-minute 1-on-1 video call with Karissa
- Destination shortlist matched to your trip length & style
- Detailed day-by-day flow framework for your full route
- Transportation guidance for your specific itinerary
- Must-do experiences & what to book first
- Hotel direction — with exclusive perks available after the call
- Deep dive into every Italy question you have — no rushing
One call from now, your Italy trip
could actually have a plan.
Stop researching and start planning. One conversation with someone who lives there is worth months of browser tabs.
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