Travel Advisor
Ashley Emala
She/Her
Expertise
- Italy,
- London,
- New York City,
- Family Travel,
- City Travel
Based in
New Jersey
Languages spoken
Italian (advanced intermediate)
Profile details
About
Ashley Emala is the founder of Ashley Wood Travel, a travel planning service that designs custom vacations for bucket list trips to Italy and beyond. A lifelong traveler on a perpetual quest for la dolce vita, Ashley leverages her experiences and passion for travel to create bespoke and seamless trip experiences for enthusiastic clients.
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Travel style
My travel style is to make the most of where I am. In a city, I want to see all the things. At the beach, relaxing and recharging in the sun take priority. In the mountains, I'm in search of views and hikes - and alpine cows.
I look for hotels with the right mix of convenience and amenities, draft itineraries that balance both kid and adult interests, map out ice cream stops for tired kid legs and wine bars for depleted parents, and seek out restaurants with authentic and local cuisine.
I used to say "I'm really good at being on vacation", but the truth is that I'm also really good at planning that vacation. Let me help you plan yours too!
Ashley 's travel guides & trip reports
Genoa with Kids: Pesto, Pesci and Palazzi
Le Isole Tremiti - The Best Italian Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
2 Kid-Friendly Days in London
Ljubljana – Slovenia’s Charming Capital
Procida - A Perfect Day Trip from Naples
Site Inspection at The Berkeley in London, England
Favorite hotels
The Bowery Hotel
Classic New York hotel with utmost service and a feeling of yesteryear at the hotel lounge.
Borgo Egnazia
A whitewashed Puglian playground with a golf course, two beach clubs, a spa and Michelin-star cuisine.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
A fantastically flamboyant Mid-Beach favorite, with a rare art collection, epic live events and a must-visit Francis Mallmann restaurant.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Hotel Chalet del Brenta
Nestled in the picturesque Brenta Dolomites of Italy, Hotel Chalet del Brenta is a mountain retreat that combines alpine charm with modern comfort. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, the hotel offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with hiking and skiing opportunities right at the doorstep. Guests can savor traditional Italian cuisine, unwind in cozy rooms with mountain views, and relax in the wellness center. Whether you're seeking adventure or tranquility, Hotel Chalet del Brenta welcomes you to experience the enchanting Dolomites in style.
Ashley 's reviews
- Adam S.
Booked travel to Utah
- April 2024
Ashley created the perfect itinerary for us each day, a nice mix of planned and reserved activities and lots of suggestions for times when we wanted to just wing it. We are already thinking of our next trip we want her to plan.
- Caroline S.
Booked travel to France
- March 2024
Fantastic! Thank you!!!
- Sandra L.
Booked travel to Key West
- March 2024
Ashley is the best! We loved working with her with such a large group of women attending Napa!
- Cara L.
Booked travel to California
- March 2024
Get in touch with Ashley
Reach out to customize and book your own experience. Or, just to chat about travel in general.
You can normally expect a response from Ashley within a business day or so. You’ll also be subscribed to our travel newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time).
