A-List Gary Portuesi T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | ITALY SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 13, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Contact Authentic Explorations New York, NY gary@authentic-explorations.com 917-868-4712 authenticexplorations.com facebook.com/authentic.explorations.travel instagram.com/authentic_explorations_travel Portuesi regards Italy’s 20 regions as separate countries, each with its own history, culture, and food. He especially enjoys planning trips to Sicily, where his parents were born (he still owns a home there). He also co-owns a cooking school in New York City and is a certified wine expert. Additional Specialties: Croatia and Greece Languages Spoken: English, Italian, and French Average Daily Spend: $1,250 Trip Planning Fees: $1,000 Testimonial "Working with Gary Portuesi is having the most delightful, wildly knowledgeable, and kind human in your corner and on your side. You wouldn't think it's possible to find that kind of travel-planning heaven, but when you partner with Gary, that's what it feels like. He cares passionately about Italy — and generously, lovingly shares it with his clients, who, after spending any time with him, count him as a true friend." — Margie F.