There’s no better time to plan a fashion-inspired vacation for the Spring.

Originally featured in Fashion Weekly Online

With February being one of the biggest fashion months of the year, there’s no better time to plan a fashion-inspired vacation for the Spring. With the major shows taking place in New York, London, Milan and Paris, by April you’ll be ready for some high fashion of your own. Couturista Travel, founded by fashion aficionados and travel experts, is offering an ideal opportunity to experience Tuscany, one of the fashion meccas of the world.

Taking place April 6th – 14th, the “Tuscany Couture” trip includes stays in luxury fashion inspired hotels such as the Ferragamo-owned Gallery Art Hotel, exclusive vineyard tours, and VIP access and discounts at the world’s leading fashion retailers. As opposed to traditional travel tours focused on tourist-ridden sites, Tuscany Couture gives its guests once-in-a-lifetime, exclusive, curated access to shops including Prada, Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Emilio Pucci, Sergio Rossi, Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, and many more.

Tuscany Couture: Curated Travel for the Fashion-Focused

Couturista travelers will begin their nine-day-long escape in Florence with a reception and welcome dinner. The following day will include an intimate inside look into the history of Italian Fashion, then & now, via private tours through the culture rich UNESCO City. Expert guides will then transport guests back to the 18th century via the Pitti Palace Costume Gallery, featuring rich collections that represent the evolution of fashion. Historical visits also include an inside look at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, dedicated to the designer’s iconic works from 1920’s until his death in 1960.

Not only does this trip pad your fashion knowledge, but it also pads your closet. With backdoor, VIP entry into luxury outlets in Florence’s renowned The Mall, shoppers will delight in exclusive discounts, personal shopping experiences, and unprecedented access to The Mall’s most popular stores.

BACKDOOR, VIP ENTRY INTO LUXURY OUTLETS

In addition to visits to some of the most sophisticated shopping in the world and Italy’s top fashion destinations Tuscany Couture trip includes visits to local artisan’s workshops, private trunk shows, dining at Florence’s most revered restaurants and guided visits to the iconic sites in historical cities throughout the Tuscan region.

“We created the Tuscany Couture experience for those who love and admire the world of fashion. This will be ideal vacation framed by the magic and elegance of Florence. Suited for the fashion expert as well as curious shoppers, Tuscany Couture is ideal for a group of friends seeking the ultimate getaway, or even the mother-daughter duo looking for a bonding retreat,” said Myriam Angulo, co-founder of Couturista Travel.
“There is so much to see in Florence and Chianti besides the traditional visits to see renowned art and wine tastings. We use our personal knowledge and intimate relationships to open the doors to artisan shoemakers, pop-up shops, flagship stores and everything in between. Tuscany Couture is the perfect trip for the inquisitive, divine traveler.”

IDEAL FOR A GROUP OF FRIENDS SEEKING THE ULTIMATE GETAWAY

Tuscany Couture’s $6,999 pp fee includes the complete land program with transportation, deluxe hotel accommodations, English-speaking guides, daily breakfast buffets, welcome and farewell dinners, shopping tours, museum entrances, winery visits, and many more activities for travelers looking to do it all.

Some days will feature planned outings while other allow time for travelers to explore suggested sites on their own. This enables each traveler to mold their vacation however they desire. There are also unique extension options for those looking to extend their stay in Italy with opportunities to spend three additional days in the North or South of Florence.

Following the trip to Tuscany, Couturista Travel plans to offer additional fashion-focused experiences including a trip to Miami with two distinct themes: Exploration of Art and Curated Shopping; as well as an opportunity to explore and shop Mexico later in the year.

There are many ways to visit Italy, but until now there hasn’t been such a curated travel experience that caters to those of us who love and spend our days embracing fashion.