Travel with a Twist - Our feature in "Your Travel Insider"

Dreaming of curated access to Prada and Gucci coupled with gourmet cuisine and insider fashion experiences? Thanks to Myriam Angulo’s love for fashion, travel, and culture, the worlds of luxury shopping and lavish travel have just collided. With more than 20 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Couturista Travel combines luxury shopping experiences with discounts on designer goods, gourmet cuisine, high-end boutiques, and cultural experiences around the world. The luxe shopping and travel adventure provide access to private trunk shows, museums, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and more.

Living in Tuscany on and off for over 20 years, Angulo knows a thing or two about the countryside and fashion. Her insider knowledge and contacts give travelers an immersive experience, along with discounts in designer fashion houses. Imagine having back door access to Prada, Gucci, Armano, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana and more. Angulo also takes guests to hard-to-find workshops of artisans in Tuscany, where they can purchase handmade leather goods, art and other one of a kind treasures.

Luxe shopping is just the beginning in this first-of-a-kind program. Expect extravagant accommodations and epicurean adventures along the way. Couturista travelers stay in luxury fashion inspired hotels such as the Ferragamo-owned Gallery Art Hotel. Brimming with romance and adventure, wine and culinary experience through private vineyards and dining under the Tuscan sun contrast perfectly with high fashion shopping excursion.

Beyond Tuscany, Coutruista Travel extends their tours to Miami, Florence, and Mexico. For men who love fashion, Coutrista includes men’s fashion shops on all itineraries upon request. The luxe travel company will even customize an all men’s shopping experience around Pitti Uomo show dates in Florence, in addition to special tours in Rome and Milan for small groups and individuals.