Madeline

Italy and Switzerland Specialist

Having braved a life's worth of New England winters, the thought of exploring the world was never far from my mind. So when an opportunity of a lifetime presented itself during my senior year at university, I knew I had to jump at the chance and left to study abroad in Madrid, Spain.

During my time in Madrid, I used my spare time to travel extensively throughout Spain and Europe, which is where my relationship with Italy really began. When I landed in Venice for that first time and started to explore its magical waterways and labyrinth of hidden streets, I knew Italy had my heart.

Now as a country specialist at Audley I share my experiences, insights and love of all things Italy with clients every single day and get to return to Italy every year to learn even more about what this incredible country has to offer.

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She took the time to get to know us, our interests and personalities, and delivered us a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy.

Melinda and Paul traveled to Italy for 9 days in November 2019, organized by Madeline S

We chose Audley Travel after speaking with their Italy Country Specialist, Madeline. She took the time to get to know us, our interests and personalities, and delivered us a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy. Every detail of our stay was perfectly planned and executed. All their travel partners were friendly, professional and took exceptional care of us, from the person who collected us at the airport and took us to our hotel to our drivers and tour guides. Everything was thought of and attended to on our behalf. Our trip exceeded well beyond our expectations. Madeline and every one of their partners helped us to create so many amazing memories — we will never travel any other way!

I recommend visiting - The Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast Region

An often-overlooked destination along the Amalfi Coast, Ravello is an essential stop for a little rest and relaxation on your trip to Italy. Nestled high up above the coast, Ravello offers unmatched views of the Bay of Salerno and the immense, verdant slopes that surround the town. Much quieter than Positano and Amalfi, Ravello allows you to escape the crowds and offers dramatic views of the coast. I recommend staying overnight to give you plenty of time to explore the historic core of the town, lounge by your hotel's pool, and visit Villa Cimbrone's renowned gardens.

I recommend staying at - Hotel Villa Flori, Italian Lakes

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There's no better way to experience Lake Como's beauty than by staying right along the water's edge. At Hotel Villa Flori, you can do just that in quiet comfort. Wake up and enjoy the view from your room, have breakfast on the outdoor terrace that overlooks the lake and soak up the enchanting surroundings. Later, hop on one of the hotel's complimentary bikes and make your way into Como town, just a short, leisurely ride away. Once you're done exploring you can end your day by enjoying a glass of wine on your private, lake-view terrace.

I'll never forget when…

On my first evening in Florence, my guide took me to what she described as, 'the best view of Florence, in Florence.' Our driver took us up the winding road past Piazzale Michelangelo, a popular tourist lookout over the city. Just a few minutes further up the road we came to a quiet basilica, whose courtyard overlooks the entire city and offers even more expansive views than Piazzale Michelangelo. That evening, the view of the city was incredibly clear, made even better by the warm glow of the setting sun. It was like getting our own private view of one of Italy's most beautiful cities.

Photos of Madeline

Madeline at a cooking school in Florence, Italy
Madeline cycling around Lake Como, Italy
Madeline in Florence, Italy
Madeline on Lake Maggiore, Italy