Lisa Gentile

The beauty of travel is in discovering context. Through exploring cuisine, arts, crafts, local habits and even industry, I try to broaden my perspective — or at least taste, see and hear amazing things along the way! For getting a sense of a place, I like to organize adventurous activities as well as slower-paced interludes. I might swim to a volcanic mud pool one day then sleep in late before a cooking class the next. That cooking class might lead to a second class and then an invitation to the small restaurant of the instructor’s friend where we end up sharing stories with the chef and other travelers. Great travel includes balancing time to rest, space to reflect and the arrival of an interesting notion. I enjoy hotels that blend intriguing design, well-considered amenities and impeccable customer service into an atmosphere that is both comforting and inspiring. I will seek out every cozy nook on a property. If a glass of champagne appears, excellent! A new idea from a spontaneous conversation, superb! As your travel advisor, I am your partner in connecting with insiders, savoring little-known treasures and getting behind the postcard. I can't wait to hear where you want to go!