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Hi, I'm Carla. I'm a Virtuoso travel advisor based in Tampa, Florida. I absolutely love and enjoy research and planning travel for people who are in seek of a more personalized travel experience. Off-the-beaten path experiences, private touring, and hidden gems are all a part of what I do! My passion is planning first-time trips to Italy and working with clients who appreciate travel as an essential life experience. I help manage the finer details to avoid hiccups along the way. I'm with you as your advocate from the planning stages, during travel, and until you walk back through your front door. All you need to do is pack! Subscribe to my monthly travel newsletter to discover wanderlust, learn about destinations worldwide, hear about featured tours and cruises and maybe even a little about me!
December 2025 Carla’s Curated CompassWhere culture, luxury, and adventure meet to spark your next unforgettable escape. Hi Reader, The holidays are here and we are in full gear! As I reflect on another spectacular year of travel planning, I am so very grateful to have and work with such wonderful clients. I am thankful for each of you who have trusted me with your investment in travel. There is no better way to experience life than to explore the world, and it brings me so much happiness to...
Monthly Travel E-NewsletterNovember 2025 Hi Reader, I recently spent a few nights enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation with my husband in Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. I stayed at the Secrets Resort & Spa, a Hyatt all-inclusive adults-only resort. All-inclusives are not my #1 preferred style of travel, but for a few days to relax and do just about nothing with the most genuinely pleasant and friendly staff attending to our every want and need, I can't honestly say I wouldn't go...
Monthly Travel NewsletterOcctober 2025 Hi Reader, The leaves changing in autumn is my favorite, and I wanted to share a few places you can visit this time of year to take in that beauty (that aren't in New England of course! 😉) Columbia River Gorge, Oregon - More than 50 waterfalls cascade into the Columbia River Gorge, where vibrant autumn foliage can be enjoyed on nearby hikes, river cruises, or scenic flights from Portland through late October. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park - The...