Anne
Connally

“Specializing in culinary travel, Italy, Europe, small-group journeys, luxury leisure travel, cruises, and culturally immersive experiences.”

For more than 25 years, I owned and operated a gourmet food company, sharing my passion for cooking with people who love eating well. My work with celebrity chefs, specialty retailers, and executives taught me that exceptional experiences are built from the smallest details. Whether creating a perfectly executed meal or designing the trip of a lifetime, I believe the magic is often found in the thoughtful touches others might overlook.

My journey into travel began in Italy. Before selling my business, I often traveled there in search of inspiration, discovering new food products, family-run restaurants, local wines, artisan producers, and hidden villages. Friends and clients would always say, “I wish I could come with you.” So I invited a small group of food and wine lovers to join me. That first trip was unforgettable, filled with long lunches, local wines, warm hospitality, and the kind of moments that can only happen when you slow down and truly experience a place. Another trip soon followed during the wine harvest in Tuscany, and since 2010, I have been guiding small groups through Italy and beyond, creating journeys centered around food, wine, culture, and authentic connection.

In 2015, I sold my company, hung up my apron, and chose to feed my soul through travel. Today, I design highly personalized vacations for travelers who want more than a beautiful hotel and a checklist of sights. My clients want to feel the spirit of a destination — to be welcomed, immersed, and thoughtfully cared for from the moment they arrive. They want meaningful experiences, trusted recommendations, and the confidence of knowing every detail has been considered.

A truly memorable trip depends on both inspiration and seamless execution. I take the time to understand each traveler’s style, preferences, pace, and dreams, then craft an itinerary with the right balance of comfort, discovery, access, and ease. From VIP arrivals and preferred hotel partnerships to expert guides, special amenities, private experiences, and unexpected surprises, every element is designed to feel effortless. My goal is for clients to relax into the journey, knowing they are in good hands from beginning to end.

My clients don’t simply mark a city off their bucket list. They return home with stories: swimming in the Mediterranean, making focaccia and basil pesto with a local chef, driving a vintage Porsche along the French Riviera, creating a custom fragrance with a master perfumer, hiking a via ferrata in the Dolomites, or sharing tea with a Berber family in the Sahara Desert. These are the moments that transform a vacation into a memory that stays with you.

I have been fortunate to visit more than 32 countries, 44 states, and countless cities around the world, building meaningful relationships with hoteliers, cruise operators, tour companies, guides, wineries, and destination specialists along the way. Those relationships allow me to connect clients with people and places that bring a destination to life in a personal and memorable way.

I love planning travel almost as much as I love traveling. Whether you are dreaming of a culinary journey through Italy, a romantic European escape, a milestone celebration, a small-group adventure, a cruise, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience somewhere unexpected, I would be delighted to help create a journey that is seamless, soulful, and truly unforgettable.