Travel Advisor

Allen Bartimioli

He/Him

Expertise

Italy,
Türkiye,
Southwest US,
Riviera Maya,
Couples Travel,
Group Travel

Based in

Peoria, AZ

Languages spoken

English, Italian, some Spanish

Travel Advisor

Allen Bartimioli

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About

Travel Advisor at Fora with a passion for people and helping to create precious memories through travel.

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Travel style

After years of helping teens, college students and adults travel all over the world for humanitarian purposes and creating some amazing memories with my wife, Ellen I decided that I might as well make a living at helping others do the same.

Been through much of Italy, England, Türkiye and the Mayan Riviera. Have been to unique places like Kashmir and West Bengal, India; Papua Indonesia and Uganda. I also love the southwest United Sates where we live.

Allen's travel guides & trip reports

Trip Report

A Slow Roll Through Northern Italy

Our second trip to Italy was very different than our first. The first time we went, we assumed that it would be our once-in-a-lifetime trip to the country of my family. I am a second generation, full-...

A large cruise ship in a body of water during the daytime

Trip Report

Experiencing a Norwegian Caribbean Cruise

My wife and I recently embarked on our first Norwegian cruise. We had previously taken many cruises on Carnival and Royal Caribbean. In my new role as a travel advisor, I thought it would be a good...

A picture of a row oh houses during the daytime

Guide

Three of the World's Most Influential Cities

You will begin in England, the center of world power and influence from the sixteenth century lasting until the twentieth century. The capital and center of power throughout those centuries was...

Guide

Phoenix, AZ: Not What You May Think

Coming from northern California, when I first moved to Phoenix in 1981, yes I’m that old, I found it very difficult to see the beauty in the dessert landscape, I mean I grew up visiting San Francisco ...

Guide

Unspoken Rules for Visiting Italy

Being full-blooded Italian raised in the US, it was a lifelong dream of mine to visit Italy. It took me about a half-century, but after many years of putting it off, my wife and I decided we would...

Guide

Italy, Road Less Traveled. Part 1 (Aosta)

On our second trip to Italy, Ellen and I began to search for places that were not so much about recognized tourist destinations, but more about cultural immersion, authentic encounters and slow...

Guide

A Short Trip to Istanbul

I have been to Istanbul many times, however, I have always been in Turkey as part of my job and haven't had more than a day or two on each trip to enjoy the things there are to see in this...

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Favorite hotels

B&B Il Giardino Segreto

A charming retreat nestled in a hidden garden, offering a peaceful escape and personalized hospitality in an enchanting Italian setting.

Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only

A luxurious adults-only retreat nestled along the pristine beaches of the Riviera Maya, combining relaxation, elegance, and all-inclusive indulgence.

Residenza Stuart

A charming and inviting boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Rome, offering a perfect blend of comfort, style, and Italian hospitality.

Hali Hotel

A comfortable, centrally located stay within walking distance of Istanbul's top attractions.

Allen's travel photos

A domed building with minarets overlooks a busy harbor.

A group of people stand amid a lush jungly mountain landscape.

Tables and chairs dot a green lawn in front of a handsome stone castle.

A hand holds a white coffee cup on a balcony overlooking a sunny valley.

A man and a woman smile behind a wooden frame on a bridge.

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Allen's reviews

Allen redirected us from staying near the Coliseum to this area which was closer to the Spanish Steps and much quieter.

Daniel O.
Booked travel to Rome
May 2025

Everything went as planned. Both recommended hotels were spot on. Short cut many hours we would have had to spend to develop an itinerary on our own.

Donald B.
Booked travel to Spain
April 2025

Allen was 100% right to book us at a hotel close to the airport. In the future, we would spend a little more to stay in a hotel in a terminal.

Deanna B.
Booked travel to France
April 2025

Barbara W.
Booked travel to France
April 2025

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