Rosanne Cofoid

President Owner @La Dolce Via Travel

Hinsdale, IL

2021, 2022 and2023 Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist-Italy, Spain, PortugalLa Dolce Via Travel is a premier boutique travel provider, developed out of our love and passion for this beautiful land and its people. We developed our expert knowledge because we have a true passion for Italy; we want our valued clients to love Italy like we do yet experience it on their own terms. We know Italy, like the inside of our pockets, as the Italians say, and are well-respected for our meticulous knowledge and planning skills of unique one-of-a kind authentic experiences,(such as spending a day with a Tuscan winemaker creating your own blend and label, private after-hours Vatican tours, customized cycling), select accommodations, excellent service providers, and information on off the beaten path locations. We create customized, one-of-a-kind experiences that make Italy yours—it’s not the Italy of a guidebook. We create detailed itineraries that take into account your personal interests, preferences, and budget. We have come to know our suggested experiences, select accommodations, service providers and their levels of expertise very well so we can make excellent recommendations to ensure you a wonderful time. We want our clients to love Italy like we do, and do all we can to help them prepare for the trip in advance. By understanding things like how to order the kind of coffee you want, how to tip, or how to fill up at a gas station, we help you feel more at ease during your travel while interacting and communicating with locals. We provide you with detailed itineraries, but we will also add our expertise on hidden gems to seek out, restaurants (we\'ll even reserve for you) and gelato shops, great shopping places, and the like. In the end, you will have a well thought out travel experience that includes gorgeous destinations, accommodations well suited to you, seamless logistics, and unique experiences. In essence, at La Dolce Via Travel, we make Italy yours.

Southern Methodist University

M.A., Clinical Psychology

Marquette University

B. A., Psychology