Press trip availability: ArtTrav accepts invitations to press trips and events when the content produced can be closely linked to the topics of this blog – art and travel, or the culture of a place (including active holidays), in Italy and Europe. As I work full time (in Florence), I am mostly available for weekend or long-weekend trips. I travel with my husband, Tommaso. When possible, I prefer independent visits and tend not to attend group trips since this allows me to focus on aspects of a place that interest me the most, and thus I am able to create original and top quality content.
I am a regular contributor to the website Perfect Boutique Hotel, so offers of stays at luxury / boutique hotels may be combined with publication on this site. American visits may be written up on the blog www.thisismyhappiness.com. I am also a contributor to Travel+Leisure (online – see for example How to Travel to Cinque Terre).
The following is a list of press trips / comped stays received, with links to relative posts.
Accomodations
The rose-lined road to the pond at Borgo Santo Pietro 5*
May 2018 / Tuscany – Follonico #luxury
October 2017 / Umbria
April 2017 / Iceland
- Iceland for the Less Adventurous Part I and Part II – Sponsored by: Visit Reykjavik, Europcar, Tower Suites Reykjavik, Hotel Rangà (South Icleand), Highland Center
October 2016 / Borgo Pignano, Volterra (Tuscany) #authentic
October 2016 / Castello di Spaltenna 5* & Ristorante il Pievano 1* Michelin #luxury
July 2016 / BigBerry Lifestyle Resort, Slovenia #authentic
June 2016 / Stanglwirt 5*, Austria #luxury #tennis
March 2016 / Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie 5*, Rome #luxury
August 2015 / Castello di Brolio, Tuscany (Chianti) #winery
September 2014 / Argentario Golf Resort & Spa 5*, Tuscany (Argentario) #luxury #golf
- Off-Season Argentario
- Why golf off-season in Argentario on PerfectBoutiqueHotel.com
- Antinori Wine, Maremma Style on PerfectBoutiqueHotel.com
- Venue: Argentario Resort on PerfectBoutiqueHotel.com
June 2014 / Borgo Santo Pietro 5*, Tuscany (Maremma) #luxury
- How to smell your way to heaven at Borgo Santo Pietro
- How to decorate like a 5-star boutique hotel on PerfectBoutiqueHotel.com
- Venue: Borgo Santo Pietro Tuscany on PerfectBoutiqueHotel.com
February 2014 / Villa Ferraia, Tuscany
September 2013 / Castelfalfi, Tuscany
June 2013 / Tenuta Lupinari, Tuscany
- Cooking onions with Camilla at Tenuta Lupinari
March 2013 / Hotel Armentarola 4*s, Alto Adige #luxury
- Hotel Armentarola, a sunny place full of history
- Venue: Hotel Armentarola on PerfectBoutiqueHotel.com
- Neighbourhood story: Keeping it in the family on PerfectBoutiqueHotel.com
May 2011 / Eric Vokel, Barcelona + Barcelona Card
- My apartment in Barcelona, Eric Vokel gran via suites
- 6 cool things to do in Barcelona
- Museums in Barcelona
Consortia / DMO / OTA
The floating museum
July 2015 – Ongoing / Context Travel
Selected for an ongoing collaboration with boutique, high quality guided walks company Context Travel as one of their Deep Travel ambassadors.
- The Medici in Florence
- September 2016: 4 quirky tours in Italy
- November 2016: The best way to experience the Borghese Gallery
- March 2016: A new generation of artisans at Mannina Firenze
- How to avoid tourists in the most touristy places in the world
- Popes Power Politics in Renaissance Rome
- January 2016: Cantebury
- November 2015: Caravaggio and the Baroque in Naples
- October 2015: 3 Florence artisans 5 minutes away from the Duomo
- August 2015: The Young Michelangelo
- July 2015: 6 tips for slow travel in high season
June 2015 / Expedia
Colllaboration as specialist in the field of Art & Travel
- On Expedia travel blog: Art worth traveling for
- On ArtTrav: 5 Works of art in Florence that are better in person
2014-15 / FlipKey by Tripadvisor
Ongoing collaboration with one of the world’s largest travel brands
- Destination expert for Tuscany
- Co-hosted Twitter chat
- Accommodation sponsorship in Spain (article)
June 2013 / Cesenatico Bella Vita
- 9 things to do in Cesenatico, rain or shine
- Biblioteca Malatestiana, Cesena UNESCO Heritage
September 2012 / Berlin with Wimdu, Skyscanner & Visit Berlin
- Trip planning Berlin
- Berlin street art
- Communist Berlin
Experiences
Vespa 946 test drive
March 2018 / BMW (Munich)
June 2014 / Conquibus
April 2014 / Italian Eye #Kaleidotour (promoting wedding planning services with UK-based influencers)
- From Garden to Table at Canto del Maggio restaurant in Tuscany
Just some of about 50 Instagram photos posted on @arttrav for #kaleidotour
December 2014 / Roberta’s Clay Tennis Hideaway, Big Island, Hawaii
- Tips for an active holiday in Hawaii on This is my happiness
Fall 2014 / Sansepolcro Palio (correspondent Cristina Craver)
July 2014 / Chianti Sculpture Park (Contemporary art park in Tuscany)
June 2014 / Cucina LdM, Florence
March 2014 / Fiat 500 Touring Club, Florence
July 2013 / Food for friends, Florence
November 2013 / Piaggio Vespa 946 pre-release test drive
(the scooter costs €8000 and was not released to the public yet when Piaggio selected me to promote it on social media)
Products and Promotions
I have participated in uncountable events, meals and other forms of collaboration from restaurants, bars, e-commerces, brands and more. Amongst the highlights were lunch at Gucci, and dinner at Hotel Savoy Florence’s new restaurant managed by a starred chef. The results of these collaborations can be found on my Instagram account and occasionally on the blog.