Rita Madrigali
An independent affiliate of Travel Experts, Inc.
Chicago, IL United States
I joined Travel Experts in 2013 and have 17 years of travel industry expertise, however my passion for travel started much earlier in my life at the age of 8 when I experienced International travel for the first time on visits to relatives in Italy and Ireland. I was hooked for life! Weekends in Chicago spent cooking with my Tuscan-born grandmother further developed my culinary sensibilities and set the stage for a career combining a love of cooking, food and wine with travel.
Fast forward several decades and over 40 trips to Europe later, which allows me to truly excel at crafting for my clients unique and amazing itineraries to Europe in general, and Italy , Ireland and France in particular. I am a certified Italy Specialist and France Destination Specialist. Whether by independent stay at a Tuscan Villa or private car and driver, Escorted tour , a River Cruise through Provence or a Mediterranean voyage, my frequent travels allow me to determine the style of travel that will result in the best possible trip for each client, as well as step-by-step preparation on what to expect and most importantly , instilling the same sense of wonder and excitement for travel I felt on that first trip so long ago (not to mention sharing my secrets for where to find the best sandwich in Florence or the tastiest tapas in Barcelona ! )
My recent travels have focused on discovering some of the lesser known regions and cuisine of Italy that would be perfect for travelers who have already visited "the big three" Italian cities and are looking for something different- from an Alpine picnic lunch after hiking in the Dolomite Mountains , to exploring medieval villages along Lake Garda, to learning how to make Eggplant Caponata at a luxury B & B in Sicily, there are so many possibilities !
As a native Chicagoan, I am also no stranger to our endlessly long,cold winters , the perfect antidote to which is a few days in the sun. In between visits to Europe, I keep myself educated on the latest in-the-know destinations and newly opened hotels, and have visited many of the best beach and Spa Virtuoso resorts in the US, Mexico and the Caribbean.
I am very fortunate to have a career that allows me to continue to travel to fantastic places and then share my experiences with my clients. I look forward to helping you design your next exciting journey somewhere amazing !
Fast forward several decades and over 40 trips to Europe later, which allows me to truly excel at crafting for my clients unique and amazing itineraries to Europe in general, and Italy , Ireland and France in particular. I am a certified Italy Specialist and France Destination Specialist. Whether by independent stay at a Tuscan Villa or private car and driver, Escorted tour , a River Cruise through Provence or a Mediterranean voyage, my frequent travels allow me to determine the style of travel that will result in the best possible trip for each client, as well as step-by-step preparation on what to expect and most importantly , instilling the same sense of wonder and excitement for travel I felt on that first trip so long ago (not to mention sharing my secrets for where to find the best sandwich in Florence or the tastiest tapas in Barcelona ! )
My recent travels have focused on discovering some of the lesser known regions and cuisine of Italy that would be perfect for travelers who have already visited "the big three" Italian cities and are looking for something different- from an Alpine picnic lunch after hiking in the Dolomite Mountains , to exploring medieval villages along Lake Garda, to learning how to make Eggplant Caponata at a luxury B & B in Sicily, there are so many possibilities !
As a native Chicagoan, I am also no stranger to our endlessly long,cold winters , the perfect antidote to which is a few days in the sun. In between visits to Europe, I keep myself educated on the latest in-the-know destinations and newly opened hotels, and have visited many of the best beach and Spa Virtuoso resorts in the US, Mexico and the Caribbean.
I am very fortunate to have a career that allows me to continue to travel to fantastic places and then share my experiences with my clients. I look forward to helping you design your next exciting journey somewhere amazing !
Destination Specialties
- Italy
- Mexico
- Ireland
- France
- Spain
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Croatia
- United States - Hawaii
- Greece
- United States - All
- Canada
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- South Africa
Interests
- River Cruising
- Ocean Cruising
- Beach & Sun
- Independent Tours
- Culture, History & Arts
Languages
- English
- Italian
Reviews
100% Recommended (30 Reviews)