Travel Advisor
Bettina Hughes
Expertise
- Women Over 50,
- South America,
- Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel,
- Group Travel,
- Luxury
Based in
San Francisco Bay Area
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Profile details
About
I've traveled to almost every South American country and most locales in Europe. I am a Hawai'i expert too. I also speak fluent Spanish and love to cook in addition to caring for my two dogs.
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Travel style
Former hotel executive, now travel advisor specializing in women's travel, solo trips that are off-the-beaten-path.
Bettina's travel guides & trip reports
Guide to Solo Travel in Florence, Italy
The Best of Abruzzo, Italy
Insider Tips for the Adventurer in Punta de Mita, Mexico
Casa Howard - Florence
Another View of the Real San Francisco
FAM Trip and Site Inspections in Greece: Athens, Crete, Santorini, Paros
Hyatt Regency Aruba FAM Trip, October 2023
Favorite hotels
Hotel Casa Camper
Chic property in a19th-century Gothic building with uniquely decorated rooms and suites.
Hotel Danieli, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Luxe waterfront property nearby the Grand Canal with plush rooms, a Venetian restaurant and cocktail bar.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'Epoca
Boutique, luxurious guesthouse in the historic center of Florence with 12 cozy rooms.
Hotel Casa Camper
Chic property in a19th-century Gothic building with uniquely decorated rooms and suites.
King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
The grande dame of Athens within walking distance of the Acropolis, Agora and more.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Violino D'Oro
A luxurious hotel located across the Grand Canal from St. Mark's Basilica. Wake up feeling like royalty, surrounded by antique decor and artwork. A chic and elegant stay that never fails to impress.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
- ★
Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
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