March: The Perfect Time to Visit Lake Como March offers a serene and exclusive Lake Como experience, with spring’s early blooms and fewer crowds creating a tranquil atmosphere. Here are three unforgettable experiences to enjoy during this special time of year. Explore Villa Carlotta’s stunning gardens and art-filled interiors without the high-season rush. An early-morning guided tour offers a peaceful look at masterpieces like the Love and Psyche statue and vibrant terraces bursting with rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. This intimate access makes March the perfect time to savor its beauty. Step behind the scenes at Sartoria Orefice, one of Italy’s oldest bespoke ateliers in Cernobbio. Since 1856, the Orefice family has crafted tailored suits with unmatched artistry. Tour their archives, see ancient machinery still in use, and learn to distinguish bespoke quality while uncovering stories of their most famous clients. Join the Rivolta family, creators of RIVO Gin, for a foraging trek in Lake Como’s hidden valleys. Learn about hand-picked botanicals, visit the tiny hamlet of Erbonne, and enjoy a local lunch in this picturesque and untouched region. It’s a unique way to connect with nature and local traditions. March is an ideal time to experience Lake Como’s charm, offering exclusivity, tranquility, and moments of discovery. Whether immersing yourself in Villa Carlotta’s gardens, uncovering the secrets of bespoke tailoring, or foraging with the Rivolta family, March at Lake Como promises unforgettable memories
IC Bellagio
Tempo libero, viaggi e turismo
Bellagio, Lombardy 3.414 follower
Celebrating 20 years in business, Italy’s premiere destination management company. #icbellagio #italyexperts
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Industry veteran Andrea Grisdale founded Italian Connection Bellagio in 1999, using her experience in the travel industry to create tailor-made Italian experiences for a select group of discerning clients. Now, after twenty years in the business, IC Bellagio has become Italy’s premiere destination management company, serving thousands of clients each year and winning awards and accolades from such prestigious organizations as Conde Nast, Travel + Leisure, Virtuoso and Wendy Perrin. It’s all about the client at IC Bellagio: Andrea’s team of destination specialists are great listeners. They know how to turn a client’s dream of Italy into a workable itinerary, providing villa rentals, event planning, chauffeur driven tours and transfers, distinctive luxury accommodation and bespoke trip planning. A lot of energy, passion and on-site legwork go into sourcing – and testing – offbeat, non-Googleable experiences across Italy. IC Bellagio only sells destinations and activities that actually live up to the hype: from a private fashion show in one of Milan's couture ateliers to truffle hunting in the Piedmont. And if clients need to modify their itinerary, deal with an emergency or just find a sympathetic ear, they have 24/7 access to their own personal Guest Ambassador for the duration of the trip. IC Bellagio’s passion for Italy goes beyond destination management. In addition to Villa dei Sogni, their own luxury villa overlooking Lake Como, the company recently opened Palazzo del Vice Re, a geographically privileged boutique property in the lakeside village of Lezzeno. And giving something back to the community has always been a core company principle: non-profit work for organizations like the revitalization initiative ProLezzeno and our charity work with Cani Guida Limbiate, who work to train and provide 50 guide dogs for the blind per year.
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- Tempo libero, viaggi e turismo
- Dimensioni dell’azienda
- 11-50 dipendenti
- Sede principale
- Bellagio, Lombardy
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- Società privata non quotata
- Data di fondazione
- 1999
- Settori di competenza
- Luxury Destination Management Company for Italy, Luxury Travel in Italy, Culture Travel in Italy e Private Villas in Italy
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Bellagio, Lombardy 22021, IT
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Thanks Raffaella for this year of dedication and support - we love having you part of our team! ❣️ Raffaella Carni #icbellagio #itsallaboutthepeople
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Where to travel in February – Milan Milan in February offers a unique blend of winter charm, vibrant culture and peaceful exploration. The cooler weather and fewer travelers create a relaxed atmosphere ideal for uncovering the city’s hidden treasures. With its thriving artisan community, you can enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences in botteghe specializing in fashion, food, and design. Music lovers can delve into Milan’s rich musical heritage, from La Scala to the Cimitero Monumentale. And food enthusiasts will love private cooking classes celebrating authentic Italian cuisine. February truly lets Milan’s creative soul shine, the city reveals its secrets through intimate, curated adventures: Hidden Artisanal Treasures: Wander Milan's historic neighborhoods like Brera and Sant’Ambrogio to discover its botteghe, showcasing craftsmanship in food, fashion, and design. Each stop connects you to the artistry behind the prestigious Made in Italy label. Musical Heritage: Dive into Milan’s rich musical past with a guided tour that includes La Scala’s museum, the storied Cimitero Monumentale, and iconic theaters. Explore the legacies of Verdi, Toscanini, and other musical legends. Culinary Magic in Navigli: Join Chef Tommaso in a private Milanese loft for an immersive cooking class, crafting authentic dishes like saffron risotto and handmade pasta, paired with wine for an unforgettable meal. Whether you're drawn to craftsmanship, music, or cuisine, February is a time when Milan’s authentic soul shines brightest. This time of year offers a chance to connect with city’s authentic charm without the crowds, making it perfect for a more personalized visit. #icbellagio #slowseasontravel
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Thanks for your 14 years of dedication and enthusiasm Virna! We appreciate all that you do each and every day! ❤️1️⃣4️⃣⭐ Virna Fumagalli #itsAllAboutThePeople
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Federica & Michela - here's celebrating your two years as part of the IC Bellagio Community! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication and we so look forward to many more years of successes together! ❣ ❣ federica bartesaghi Michela Pavanello #ItsAllAboutThePeople
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Here's to you being part of the IC Bellagio Community for 2 years already! Thanks so much Yamila, and we look forward to seeing your continued growth! 💞 Yamila Balbiani #itsAllboutthePeople
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WOW! 11 years as part of the IC Bellagio Community - thanks Claudia for all that you do each and every day! #itsAllAboutthePeople
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We were honored to conclude our #25YearsofICB event with a Gala Dinner in Imola’s historic Piazza Matteotti, followed by an evening of live music. Andrea Grisdale Marco Panieri #ICBellagio #itsallaboutour25years #itsallaboutthepeople
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Global Travel Consultant, Award Winning Photographer, and Holistic Wellness-Yoga Specialist
I try to always walk gracious and kind. It's easy in this business to get jaded, used to where we're laying our heads most nights of the year. I love it; but I never want to get used to it. The suite I'm typing from is not lost on me that most will never see. It's the business I stumbled into nearly 13 years ago stemmed from a loved mashup of travel, writing, photography, and an insatiable appetite to see feel touch the world. I give thanks each night for a lot of things, following the crumbs of curiosity to here, wherever here may be any given day of the year, tops. Last big work trip of 2024, back in Italy visiting some favorite hotels & hoteliers on Lake Como. Also visiting my local partners who've long assisted me in collaborating with my clients' travels through Italy, to thank them in person, with a hug, and presence. I always say that I don't have a team, I don't have employees. That's true; but what I do have are trusted partners like these in every nation on earth, who are an extension of me in any given destination. Congratulations IC Bellagio on 25 Years of being the very best at what you do for guests visiting experiencing tasting this country, I'll be there in spirit in Imola this weekend. Thank you / Grazie mille. w/ Andrea Grisdale.
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CEO of IC Bellagio, Board Member, Educator, Advisor, National Council of FTO, Public Speaker and Thought Leader
DMC's (Destination Management Companies) - What Exactly do they do? When should Travel Advisors reach out and What is the Secret Recipe to ensure the perfect Experience for our Travelers. Thank you Jamie Biesiada Emma Weissmann and Travel Weekly for inviting me to join you on this podcast to discuss the Role of the DMC and how we can best support Travel Advisors by working side by side with them to create the best possible Experience for our Travelers. Not only did we speak about DMC's in general and the difference between DMC's and Tour Operators we also discussed the importance of having very clear roles in the process and how detailed information about each traveler is so important to enable us to truly personalize the trip around their likes, preferred pace, interests, how they want to split their time between organized experiences and time to explore at leisure, the kind of hotels that would be most suitable, how comfortable the travelers would be dining with a local family in their home (or otherwise) not forgetting of course number of nights, how many times they wish to change destination/hotel during their trip and least but certainly not least what budget do they have in mind. One thing I always seek to highlight is that the role of a DMC is not simply to use their knowledge, know how and network to create an amazing experience for our guests but it is also about using their time and money efficiently too. As a DMC in Italy one of my favorite questions to travelers is 'Why did you choose Italy this year' .. whilst this is one of my favorite questions - my personal favorite part of the trip planning is when we have the opportunity to organize a Zoom/Teams call with the Travel Advisors and the Traveler. Not only does this give us a deeper insight regarding expectations it also gives us the opportunity to answer many questions at the beginning of the Trip Planning Stage - all of which add up to enhancing the experience even further. #icbellagio #itsallaboutthepeople #travelweekly #dmc #dmcitaly #slowseasontravel #slowseason https://lnkd.in/dwxKeW-u