A-List John Skelton 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 John Skelton Travels Birmingham, AL john@johnskeltontravels.com 205-777-8803 johnskeltontravels.com instagram.com/johnskeltontravels This advisor, who lived in Italy for 16 years, takes pride in learning his clients’ likes and dislikes, which helps him craft a unique itinerary for each one. Skelton has planned private dinners in castles, chef-led tours of Sicily, and all kinds of outdoor adventures. While Tuscany and Sicily remain popular, he can also arrange trips to lesser-visited places like Veneto and Piedmont. Additional Specialties: LGBTQ+ Travel and Culinary Travel Languages Spoken: English, Italian Average Daily Spend: $1,250 Trip Planning Fees: From $550 Testimonial "John has helped us with trips all over the world. Our favorite thing about working with John is is his personal knowledge. He himself has been to just about any place I can name no matter how obscure and can give first hand observations on what it's like. Better yet he really has listened and learned our travel style and preferences and doesn't impose his personal views on us but tailors the trip to what WE want. He has great connections and his follow through is impeccable." — Kelly R.