Travel Planning Advice & Destination Guides
I’m Jeanine Cioffi, founder of Lavishly Travel. Here I share firsthand travel experiences and practical advice to help you plan a trip that feels right for you, from Italy and Greece to honeymoons, anniversaries, retirement celebrations and journeys across Europe and beyond.
Explore the latest articles below, or start with my Italy guide, Greece guide, honeymoon and anniversary planning, and cruise planning.
Santorini vs. Mykonos: Which Greek Island Is Right for Your Honeymoon?
Santorini or Mykonos for your honeymoon? Both are stunning, but they’re built for different kinds of trips. Here’s how I help couples choose between quiet caldera romance and Mykonos’s livelier energy - including cost, timing, and how many days you actually need.
How Many Days Do You Need in Greece for Your Honeymoon?
How many days do you need in Greece for a honeymoon? Jeanine shares planning ranges for one island, Athens and two islands, and a fuller Crete stay, with time for real connections.
What’s the Best Time of Year for a Greece Honeymoon?
When is the best time for a Greece honeymoon? Compare spring, hot and crowded summer, and early autumn. See why I rarely recommend winter for island stays.
Can You Do Greece and Italy on One Honeymoon? How to Combine Both
Can you combine Greece and Italy on one honeymoon? Jeanine explains how to choose a selective route, allow for transfers and decide whether two countries fit your time and budget.
How Do I Plan a Luxury Honeymoon in Europe?
Plan a European honeymoon around the feeling, pace and experiences you want, not the number of countries you can fit on a map.
Greece or Italy for Your Honeymoon? How to Choose the Right One
Greece or Italy for your honeymoon? Jeanine Cioffi compares pace, travel dates, hotels, transportation and budget to help you choose a trip that fits you both.
How to Plan a Luxury Italy Honeymoon
Choose the Italian regions, hotel setting and pace that fit the two of you, with firsthand guidance from travel advisor Jeanine Cioffi.
How to Plan a Luxury Greece Honeymoon
Choose Greek islands for the experience you want, then connect the hotels, flights and ferries into a honeymoon with room to enjoy being together.
Unveiling Romance: Honeymoon Destinations That Will Steal Your Heart
Finding a backdrop that matches the magic of a new marriage is an essential part of the honeymoon journey. From the secluded, overwater bungalows of Bora Bora and the Maldives to the rugged, authentic charm of Madeira, the world is full of destinations that transcend the ordinary.
Falling in Love with Destination Weddings
Modern couples are rewriting the wedding rulebook, trading rigid traditions for destination celebrations that prioritize soulful connection over convention. By favoring intentional, smaller settings, couples find the freedom to be truly present for their first day of forever. How do you want your wedding day to feel when you look back?
