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.
Are There Travel Planners Who Focus on Culturally Rich and Sustainable Travel?
Yes. Culturally rich travel starts with listening to a place. Jeanine draws on Italy, Greece, American Samoa and safari experiences to plan thoughtful trips with local context and a comfortable pace.
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.
What Should I Consider When Booking a Luxury River Cruise?
Compare rivers, cruise lines, cabins, excursions, seasons, mobility and land arrangements before booking a river cruise.
How to Plan a Luxury Trip to Greece (Without Trying to See Every Island)
How do you choose the right Greek islands without rushing? Jeanine shares firsthand observations from Athens, Paros, Naxos, Crete, Santorini and Mykonos, with advice on pacing and transfers.
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.
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.
How to Plan a Meaningful Europe Trip
Europe trips work best when the route reflects your interests and leaves room to experience each place. Jeanine explains how she chooses destinations, hotels and logistics for meaningful travel.
