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Chris Russo

Scottsdale, AZ Travel Agent

Chris Russo

Scottsdale, AZ Travel Agent
Alternative Travel Services, LLC., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
11 reviews
100% Recommended
25+ Years of Experience

Everything Italy

I have been in the travel industry for over 30 years and have done every aspect of the industry. My list includes being a travel advisor, travel agency owner, President of a host agency, Director of Sales for an Escorted tour company and Business Development Manager for a tour company. On top of that I was President of ASTA the American Society of Travel Advisors for 3 years. 

During Co-vid when everyone's world changed so did mine. I met a wonderful woman who is now my wife and like many others in the travel industry had to reinvent myself. That reinvention started with me finding my heritage in Southern Italy as we pursued living abroad. A trip to Italy in 2021 got us close and we decided to take up root in a little town named Rieti, Italy which is considered the belly button of Italy. 1.5 hours Northeast of Rome we have had the pleasure of meeting great people and traveling the country. 

I applied for my Citizenship through my Great Grandparents in my comune and received my Italian Citizenship on October 4, 2023. I am happy to be a dual citizen now. 

Since I have been here I have met wonderful people and some wonderful local tour companies to give you a very unique experience to your Italy vacation. I also have the unique opportunity to be on the same time zone when you are traveling through Italy in case something comes up last minute. Such as Taxi strikes (even I get caught by those), train strikes, mask mandates and of course the major one these days airline delays. Contact me for your personal Italian Experience. 

 

Testimonials

My home town of Rieti Italy!!

Chris Russo went from a name I was recommended to a name that my husband & I were singing all honeymoon long! “That Chris Russo did it again!” From the first email to the last day of our honeymoon, Chris was over-the-top responsive, friendly, efficient, & gracious. Working with Chris was like working with a great friend just as interested as I was in making the whole experience flow magically. My husband and I will treasure our honeymoon adventures for the rest of our lives, and we will continue to sing Chris Russo’s name to anyone looking to see their dream trip become a reality!

 

Certificates & Awards

Client Reviews

My Places

Areas of expertise

Destinations
Florence
Rome
Venice
Naples
Amalfi
Interests
Food & Wine
Heritage
Historical Sites
Wine Country Vacations
Escorted Tours
Supplier Partners
Avanti Destinations
Europe Express
Insight Vacations
Ita Airways
AmaWaterways

Certificates & Awards

The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.

CLIENT REVIEWS

Rating: 5
11 reviews
100.00% Recommended
Honeymoon Trip of a Lifetime!
Reviewed By Lizzie & John Imperiale - Long Island, NY | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Chris Russo went from a name I was recommended to a name that my husband & I were singing all honeymoon long! “That Chris Russo did it again!” From the first email to the last day of our honeymoon, Chris was over-the-top responsive, friendly, efficient, & gracious. Working with Chris was like working with a great friend just as interested as I was in making the whole experience flow magically. He found every type of tour we had hoped for & sent options to choose from at different costs and experience levels to turn hopes into reality! He found & booked our flights & seats, hotels, transfers, tours, and even made dinner reservations for us! When we arrived, we had nothing to do but enjoy smooth sailing adventures! He was our pocket concierge wherever we were- both before and during our trip. My husband and I will treasure our honeymoon adventures for the rest of our lives, and we will continue to sing Chris Russo’s name to anyone looking to see their dream trip become a reality!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great service
Reviewed By Jerri - Vero Beach florida | Traveled to Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend Chris for all of your travel needs! He booked hotels, trains and excursions for the 6 days I was in Italy. He was knowledgeable about the kind of places I had wanted to see and booked the perfect tours. While in Rome the taxi drivers were on strike and I could get to one of the tours and I was able to contact him early in the morning and he got the time changed so I could make it .
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon of a Lifetime
Reviewed By Sil - Long Island, NY | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Booking with Chris was one of the best decisions we could have made when deciding on our honeymoon trip to Italy. He truly made the whole experience feel custom tailored to us, and planned a trip we will never forget. From soup to nuts, we felt taken care of at every turn. Dining reservations, excursions, hotels, and general experiences were all top notch, and his recommendations never let us down. Communication was excellent both prior to the trip and during our stay. Chris took the time to listen to us and plan a trip that would simply not have been possible if we attempted this on our own. The whole thing was so stress free, and I feel that we got the absolute best value for our money through him and his recommendations. Whether it's for your honeymoon or just a general visit, it's simply a no brainer to book with Chris. He made arguably the most important trip of our lives feel that much more special, and we owe him a debt of gratitude. Grazie di tutto Chris!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip-we want to go back!
Reviewed By Italy and Greece - Islip Terrace, New York | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Chris did an amazing job from start to finish. We communicated quite often over the 8 months of planning which resulted in an all around fabulous vacation to Italy and Greece that my daughters and I absolutely loved. We spent quite a bit of time on the phone right before the trip going over every detail of the itinerary and answering all of my questions. I was 100% comfortable and ready for this big trip. He also contacted us during our trip several times to check in to make sure everything was going well, and was available to answer any questions or concerns we had. We spent 3 days in Rome, and 4 days in Sorrento. Then off to Mykonos for 5 days and Athens for 2. The flights, hotels, private tours, and drivers were all fantastic, including the amount of down time mixed in with a lot of history and culture. Also loved the wine and chocolates he sent! Chris was so kind and professional and planned this amazing trip for us! Thank you Chris!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Deron Roberson's Italy Tour aka Stanley Tucci
Reviewed By Deron Roberson's Italty Trip - Louisa, VA | Traveled to Florence ~ Italy ~ Europe
Chris was excellent! His attention to detail was superb. He made sure that a group of 9 had all that we needed for our tours through Dragon Fly, which is excellent also. The drivers and tours all took great care of us and provided wonderful information about the history of Florence and Venice. I will continue to refer people to Chris if they want to travel the right way. He works with your budget and doesn't push you to do more than you want to. He listens to the group to ensure that the whole group will be able to enjoy the adventure awaiting. Kudos to him and Dragon Fly Tours!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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