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<p>A trained chef with deep Italian roots, Julie Hartigan has built a career around her passion for food, wine, and travel. A Culinary Arts graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC, Julie honed her skills at Food Network and Saveur magazine before becoming a prolific recipe developer, publishing thousands of recipes and appearing regularly on morning and lifestyle shows.</p>
<p>Her love for Italy—its rich culinary traditions, legendary wines, and warm hospitality—led her to branch into curating and hosting boutique culinary tours. For the past three years, she has guided food lovers on unforgettable journeys across the globe, with a special focus on Italy, a country that holds a deeply personal place in her heart. Through her tours, Julie brings travelers beyond the typical tourist spots, offering them exclusive, behind-the-scenes experiences with winemakers, chefs, and artisans—all while sharing her infectious love for La Dolce Vita.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more about Julie here: <a href="http://juliehartigan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://JulieHartigan.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1742829562039000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1dvkYPDTtKDDdzXi4MwNTU">JulieHartigan.com</a></strong></p>


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Julie Hartigan

The Italian region of Piedmont is a gastronome's dream.

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Experience Authentic Italy with Me & Appetito in Piedmont This Fall

<p>Justin Patulli is a food and travel writer with a lifelong passion for his Italian heritage. Having worked in the travel industry, he has an inherent love for encouraging people to travel beyond Italy&#8217;s most visited regions. Through his writing he teaches about the diversity of Italy, from north to south. He&#8217;s also a freelance content writer for various Italian travel brands. You can find his work on <a title="https://muckrack.com/justin-patulli/portfolio" href="https://muckrack.com/justin-patulli/portfolio">Muck Rack</a> and follow him on <a title="https://www.instagram.com/discover.olive.italy/" href="https://www.instagram.com/discover.olive.italy/">Instagram</a>.</p>


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Justin Patulli

Finding serenity near the Eternal City is closer than one might imagine. Photo by Chris Czermak via Unsplash.

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Five Day Trips & Getaways from Rome

<p>I am the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Appetito magazine. I like Italian food &amp; drink, a lot. I am also an award-winning novelist and a regular contributor to the New York Times. More about my work can be found at <a href="https://andrewcotto.com/">Home &#8211; Andrew Cotto</a>.</p>


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Andrew Cotto

Appetito's Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Cotto (right), with Executive Chef, Armando Aristarco, of Hotel Caruso in the Amalfi Coast town of Ravello.

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Fish in “Crazy Water” High above the Amalfi Coast at Hotel Caruso

<p class="ydp357b8407MsoNormal">Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based in New York City. Her passion for all things Italian was jump-started when she lived in Rome and Greve-in-Chianti in Tuscany.</p>
<div>She writes for numerous publications including CNN, Business Insider, Travel Channel, HGTV, Lonely Planet, USA Today 10 Best, USA Today, Shermans Travel, Family Vacationist, Travel Squire, Emirates Open Skies Magazine and Travel Weekly. She is a contributing editor at Family Travel Forum.</div>
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<div>Follow Allison on <a style="font-family: var(--wp--custom--typography--font-family--primary);font-size: var(--wp--custom--size--font--large)" href="https://www.instagram.com/gourmetrav/"><u>Instagram.</u></a></div>


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Allison Tibaldi

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What to Do and Where to Stay when Visiting Rome during the Jubilee

<p style="font-weight: 400">Clarissa Carlucci is an award-winning, global marketing &amp; communications expert. She is the Founder &amp; CEO of <a href="https://www.carluccicollective.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.carluccicollective.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ylrrDpcDVB38tjYQajPSM">Carlucci Collective</a>, a business development and marketing firm, exclusively for Italian brands. She is also the co-founder of <a href="https://www.shopcarina.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.shopcarina.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kZ95JQoSNrtWUS3q2NMPf">CARINA</a>, a recognized Italian lifestyle brand inspired by the colors of the Italian coast. Clarissa holds a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree from The University of Miami and a Master&#8217;s Degree from New York University.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400">Follow CARINA and Carlucci Collective on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carinacompany/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/carinacompany/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MK8b_0176oCmxRNQQgber">@carinacompany</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carluccicollective/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/carluccicollective/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YbTM7hWVxAw6Qi8SCLit3">@carluccicollective</a> and connect with Clarissa on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissacarlucci/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissacarlucci/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736873726040000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qREqfv7FmidwUTjVYe4tQ">LinkedIn</a>.</p>


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Clarissa Carlucci

A view from a terrace on the Ligurian coastal town of Camogli.

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Appetito Travels: A Three-Day Trip to the Italian Riviera

Maria Rita Bellini is the General Manager of Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni in Florence.

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Meet Maria Rita Bellini, GM of Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni in Florence

<p>Regina Tingle is the founder and director of Duende Retreats. She&#8217;s also a writer, originally from Texas. Her words have been published in <i>Good Housekeeping</i> among various other publications. Good words, good food, good fun are all among her favorite things. When she&#8217;s not traveling, Regina lives in Brighton, England with her husband and four-year-old son.</p>


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Regina Tingle

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Come Savor Umbria with Cookbook Author Anna Francese Gass

<p>Julia Savasta is a writer, event chef, and travel designer based in Milan. With a career spanning across facets of the food and travel industry—from Michelin-starred kitchens to boutique PR firms—she’s fallen in love with every bit of it. A classically trained chef and Italian-American, Julia&#8217;s heart belongs to both the city of New York, where she grew up and Italy, where she lives with her dog. Follow her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/__hotchildinthecity/"><span style="font-weight: 400">here</span></a> for more Italian adventures.</p>


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Julia Savasta

Milan’s tram service. Photo Nico Ruge from Unsplash.

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Appetito Travels: A 3-Day Trip to Milan, Italy 

<p>Richard is the co-founder of Appetito. He is also co-author of the book series Preserved, former U.S. editor of La Cucina Italiana, and former editor-in-chief of the website Food Republic and the magazines <em>Manhattan</em>, <em>Miami</em>, and <em>Complex</em>.</p>


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Richard Martin

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La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Luxury Italian Train Travel Debuts

<div dir="ltr">Planted, harvested and aged in NY, Li Valentine has a background in education and marketing, with a passion for travel and all things wine. With roots in the boot, she has a special interest in Italian wine and travel. She is a certified wine professional and Italian Wine Specialist. In addition to writing about wine (<a href="http://discover.thewininghour.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://discover.thewininghour.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697217195025000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tvR1J02Hhj2IanKTun4fa">discover.thewininghour.com</a>), she is the founder of The Wining Hour, Inc., which includes a wine boutique that caters to the wine lover, as well as the vinous winechat (#WiningHourChat) on X (formerly Twitter).</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Follow Li on all social at @thewininghour.</div>


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Li Valentine

The Emilia-Romagna village of Cesenatico and its canal port designed by Leonardo Da Vinci.

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Exploring the Coastal Charms of Cesenatico in Emilia-Romagna

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