About Cultural Italy
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About Us
Cultural Italy is a travel agency and tour operator. We are Italy Travel Experts. Millions of tourists visit Italy annually to partake in the country's rich culture, and to fall in love with the scenic beauty, the food, and the people. We enhance the experience by promoting premium accommodations & places to stay, events tickets, city tours and excursions, villas and castles, conferences and yoga retreats, as well as helping you avoid the long lines for Italy's most popular attractions. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is ready to help you arrange the vacation of your lifetime!
BUON VIAGGIO!
Toll free USA & Canada: 1 800 380 0014
San Diego office: 1 619 822 1099
Italy office: 39 06 983 50 706
Fax: 1 619 342 0311
e-mail: info@culturalitaly.com
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Pacific Standard Time
Address: 3245 University Ave #1, Suite 350, San Diego, CA 92104 USA
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ELENA BERNARDI I was born and raised in Italy, in a small town in the province of Vicenza. I ended up in San Diego in 1994 through a student exchange between the University of Padua and the University of California in San Diego. I studied political science and art. I worked for two years at the Italian Government Tourist Office in Los Angeles and in 2002 I founded Cultural Italy. It was my way to bring my knowledge of Italy to people traveling there. I wanted to give tourists the opportunity to see a good production, to avoid lines at the entrance of museums, to have somebody waiting for them at the airport, good guides to show them Italy's treasures, and overall I wanted to help making the experience easier, more enjoyable and richer. I've been studying and practicing yoga since the year 2000 and I teach at the recreation center of the University of California in San Diego. I feel lucky as I have a creative husband and an adorable dog. I thank all the people working at Cultural Italy (in front and behind the scenes) for their passion, hard work, and for making all of this possible. Namaste. |
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VALENTINA LOSAVIO I was born and raised in Rome where I graduated at the University of Rome with a Bachelor of Arts in Languages and specialization in Travel and Business management. I studied ballet for over a decade and danced professionally in Italy and the United States. I moved to San Diego in 1998 and became a certified as travel planner in 1999. I worked for many years at Travel Experts as the company’s principal planner for Italy and Europe trips. Since 2006 I have focused on Italy as a travel planner with Cultural Italy. I know the importance of proper planning when traveling to Italy. Because I have the knowledge and experience to make your trip a success, you will be in expert hands. Your trip to Italy will be a relaxed and enriching experience that will transform into beautiful lifelong memories. I am a certified Pilates instructor and enjoy teaching at a local studio. I love dogs, especially my girl Beatrice, a classy miniature pincher. P.S.: I LOOOOOVE TRAVELING!!! |
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ROBERTA ALBERT Born and raised in Italy, I bring my Italian flare and passion for life to travel planning.When not helping create magical trips I spend my time with my other passion, teaching yoga. I love offering others the wonderful experience that the practice of yoga can create for a person physically, mentally and emotionally. Inspired by my intention to share my knowledge of yoga with others and to create a local yoga community in Pacific Beach area, I founded Bird Rock Yoga in 2003. I feel that traveling can offer the same type of awakening and enhancement for a life. Italy is an amazing country, rich in so many aspects that a person is forever changed after a visit. I love helping plan an amazing trip and then hearing the change in a person when they call me to thank me upon returning. I can't wait to show you all Italy has to offer. |
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ANTOINETTE FILIPPONE I am first generation Italian American with a great passion for my Italian heritage. I worked for many years organizing Italian classes at the Italian Cultural Center of San Diego and being part of the San Diego Italian Community. I started traveling to Italy at a young age, spending my summers in Porticello, Sicily, where my parents were born. I lived for 6 years in my husband's hometown Bassano del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza. I speak fluent Italian, Sicilian and English. I am a proud mother of two amazing children, and I still travel to Italy every summer to visit family and experience the art and the culture. My personal favorite Italy spot is the Dolomites; truly like no place on earth and once witnessed in person a sight never to be forgotten. I love to help clients explore this amazing country. I know your time is valuable, both when planning the trip and while in Italy. I have many great ideas about how to maximize your time in Italy and look forward to helping you. Your journey awaits! |
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BARBARA CARRA I was born and raised in Florence, where I developed a passion for languages (English, French, German and Spanish) and obtained my Diploma of Specialized Translator in Travel and Tourism. I started my career in tourism by working for the prestigious line of Hotel in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, and also worked at the Grand Hotel in Florence. My love of travel and learning new cultures has led me around the world, finally settling in South America, Venezuela, where I worked as a tourist guide for international tourists. I arrived in San Diego in 1995, to train as a pilot. I graduated and obtained my private pilot license from the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a specialty in Technical Management. I have been active in the San Diego Italian Community as an organizer and teacher. I also enjoy cooking the tasty and unique dishes from the various interesting places I’ve visited :) I love Italy and love to travel, and I feel I can transmit this passion and use my knowledge to plan the best vacation for you in the Bel Paese. |
