Ciao For Now Travel
Bespoke Italy Travel, Thoughtfully Designed
Custom itineraries, boutique hotels, and immersive experiences — planned by Italy specialists who know it like home.
Salve! I’m Valerie, founder of Ciao for Now Travel, your personal Italy travel advisor.
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My ties to Italy go back more than 15 years. We have a second home there and spend part of each year fully immersed in its beauty, flavors, and daily rhythms.
Over time, that love evolved into a passion for helping others experience the real Italy - the one beyond the guidebooks, where every meal, view, and conversation feels unforgettable.
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Travel for me isn’t just about checking destinations off a list; it’s about connection. I pour that same passion into planning custom Italy itineraries that capture what makes the country so special: boutique hotels with character, hands-on cooking classes, intimate vineyard tastings, and private tours that reveal Italy’s hidden corners.​
Whether you dream of a romantic escape along the Amalfi Coast, a culinary adventure through Tuscany, or a once-in-a-lifetime family journey across Italy, I’ll design every detail so you can travel effortlessly and experience Italy like a local.
At Ciao for Now Travel, every itinerary is infused with Italian charm, thoughtful touches, and the promise of la dolce vita.
Words From Our Travelers
From booking flights to eating right....Ciao For Now Travel had you covered. Thank you so much for taking care of everything! You truly made me & my wife's experience magical. I never thought I could feeel like a local in another country!
Everywhere went based on your itinerary we got the same question..."How did you find us?, we dont get many tourists" (Loosely translated from Italian of course)
To experience Rome, Pompeii, Gaeta, Formia, Sperlonga, Cori and the amazing island of Ponza in 2 weeks, feeling as a local was an unparalleled experience. It's a trip we will never forget! All thanks to you guys.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Ryan H-
Valerie created an unforgettable Southern Italy and Rome experience. We enjoyed sun-soaked beach days in Gaeta and Sperlonga, lively evenings in Formia with concerts and fireworks, a beautiful vineyard lunch with wine tasting, and an overnight escape to Ponza that felt effortlessly chic. The trip continued with a fascinating Pompeii tour and finished in Rome with a hands-on pasta and spritz-making experience. Perfectly paced, thoughtfully curated, and truly memorable from start to finish.
Alina S -
Valerie planned an incredible high school graduation trip to Italy. From the beautiful beaches of Southern Italy to a hands-on cooking class in Rome, fashion tours and the Gucci Garden in Florence, and time in the stunning coastal town of Sperlonga—every detail was perfectly planned. The trip was seamless, stress-free, and truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Ella D -
Valerie curated a truly elevated Italy experience. From Herculaneum and a private vineyard lunch on Mount Vesuvius to ancient Roman sites in Formia, followed by exclusive catacomb and Castel Sant’Angelo tours in Rome—every detail was impeccable. Our stay at Hotel Vilòn was absolutely stunning. Seamless, refined, and unforgettable. Highly recommend.
Christian D-