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.
What Are the Benefits of a Travel Concierge for a Multi-Destination Trip?
A travel concierge coordinates routing, pacing, hotels, transportation and support across a complex multi-destination trip. Learn where the value matters most.
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 Far in Advance Should You Book a Luxury Italy or Greece Trip?
When should you start planning Italy or Greece? Learn how your dates, room requirements, flights and priorities determine what to arrange first.
From Amalfi to My Roots: How I Plan a Meaningful Italy Trip
Italy is personal to me. Here is how I approach a journey that combines the Amalfi Coast with my family’s roots in Gallo Matese and Letino, and how that shapes the trips I plan for clients.
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.
How Do I Choose a Travel Agency for a Custom Greece and Italy Itinerary?
Choosing a Greece and Italy travel agency takes more than finding someone who can book hotels. Learn what true destination specialization should include.
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.
Why Traveling with Intention Changes Everything
Instead of asking where you want to go, ask: “Why do I want to travel right now?”. Shifting from destination-driven to purpose-led transforms a vacation into a restorative experience. When you travel with intention, you don’t just come home with photos; you come home changed.
Enchanting Festival on the Amalfi Coast
Exploring the world through travel, you immediately step into a culture of new experiences, surrounded by diversity and opportunities to discover and build relationships. Explore travel ideas from sun-drenched beaches to ancient ruins. Read on to discover where your travels could take you next.
