
Francesca Varisco
Based in Como, Italy
Speaks English, Italian, French, Spanish, a bit of Portuguese
Francesca Varisco
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My Story
A curios, enthusiastic traveler myself, I love creating unique experiences for my clients — and I curate every detail meticulously. Whether it's arranging a special surprise awaiting in their cruise stateroom or ensuring VIP treatment at their hotel, I want my clients to feel truly pampered during their dream trips! Also, as a Lake Como native, I love to share its hidden gems with visitors.
My Travel Style
Someone labeled me ‘Renaissance Traveler’, and I like it! I’m curious about beauty, culture, experiences, places, art, design. I love wandering off the beaten path for that chance encounter or a rare find. Sometimes I wish I was all eyes.
My reviews (9)
Deborah C.
10 months ago
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Francesca, our incredible travel advisor! She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our travels are seamless and stress-free. We are so happy she recommended Backstage Hotel Vernissage! We are so appreciative of her arranging our dinner reservations, transfers, and train tickets to handling any unexpected issues with ease, Francesca is always there, making sure everything runs smoothly. We’ve worked with her on multiple trips, and her expertise, professionalism, and warm, personal touch make every experience exceptional. Our extended family has used her services as well, and they all agree—she is simply the best! We truly could not organize our travels without her. If you’re looking for someone who takes the hassle out of travel and turns every journey into a dream, Francesca is the one! We consider her as family...an absolute Godsend! Thank you for another fabulous holiday!~
Josh H.
a year ago
Francesca was great at gathering rates, keeping me informed and giving suggestions for our stay. Would absolutely book with her again
Chuckie R.
a year ago
My experience with Francesca has been over-the-top with such a wonderful white glove 5 star treatment. She’s a very special person, loving, caring and very kind. She keeps in touch and is very concerned about our travels., I couldn’t have asked for a better person to help me with my travels and to take care of me❤️
Christy F.
a year ago
Best travel agent I've ever worked with! She'll be our only one from now on. Highly recommend Francesca! She plans out every detail and is very responsive and attentive throughout the process and the trip itself.
Christy F.
a year ago
Francesca helped plan our entire 2-3 week trip to Barcelona, Venice, Florence, Elba, and Sorrento. In the initial stages of planning, she and I spoke for 1-2 hours about me and my family...our likes/dislikes, must see/do list, and financing. She then came up with an itinerary of activities, tours, places to stay, and restaurant options for eating. We then discussed the options she had presented us, and she put together the perfect trip for our family! She booked everything from train tickets, hotels, private car transfers, boat rental, tours, activities/shows, and even made all of our restaurant reservations! She put it altogether with all of our vouchers and tickets into an app that we could look at and see detailed plans and descriptions of each day. There were even maps that showed walking routes from our hotels to meeting points for excursions and restaurants. She thought of every detail and emailed us each morning to remind us of what times we needed to leave and things like "make sure to bring some water as it will be hot today." She was available to us throughout our trip and responded immediately when we had a question (which was only once about a hotel charge discrepancy that she took care of right away.) I will definitely be using Francesca for my future travel, and I highly recommend her to everyone!
Deborah C.
10 months ago
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Francesca, our incredible travel advisor! She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our travels are seamless and stress-free. We are so happy she recommended Backstage Hotel Vernissage! We are so appreciative of her arranging our dinner reservations, transfers, and train tickets to handling any unexpected issues with ease, Francesca is always there, making sure everything runs smoothly. We’ve worked with her on multiple trips, and her expertise, professionalism, and warm, personal touch make every experience exceptional. Our extended family has used her services as well, and they all agree—she is simply the best! We truly could not organize our travels without her. If you’re looking for someone who takes the hassle out of travel and turns every journey into a dream, Francesca is the one! We consider her as family...an absolute Godsend! Thank you for another fabulous holiday!~
Josh H.
a year ago
Francesca was great at gathering rates, keeping me informed and giving suggestions for our stay. Would absolutely book with her again
Chuckie R.
a year ago
My experience with Francesca has been over-the-top with such a wonderful white glove 5 star treatment. She’s a very special person, loving, caring and very kind. She keeps in touch and is very concerned about our travels., I couldn’t have asked for a better person to help me with my travels and to take care of me❤️
Christy F.
a year ago
Best travel agent I've ever worked with! She'll be our only one from now on. Highly recommend Francesca! She plans out every detail and is very responsive and attentive throughout the process and the trip itself.
My travel ideas (2)

Milano Design Week Like a Pro
Milan isn’t the first city people think of when planning a trip to Italy. Rome, Venice, Florence, Tuscany or Lake Como are the destinations that come to mind. And yet the city, long considered merely a “business capital”, has an intriguing personality that will surprise curious travelers, fashionistas and design lovers. The annual Design Week is the best time to visit. Enjoy a truly immersive, creative and vibrant city, if you dare to face the crowds of design addicts!

Milano Design Week Like a Pro
Milan isn’t the first city people think of when planning a trip to Italy. Rome, Venice, Florence, Tuscany or Lake Como are the destinations that come to mind. And yet the city, long considered merely a “business capital”, has an intriguing personality that will surprise curious travelers, fashionistas and design lovers. The annual Design Week is the best time to visit. Enjoy a truly immersive, creative and vibrant city, if you dare to face the crowds of design addicts!

Before & After Heading Out to the Rockies: A Two-Day Stop in Calgary, Canada
When I moved to Calgary with my family in 2018, I didn’t know much about the city. I soon found out that, together with the long days of sun, this vibrant city offers many hidden treasures and places to explore. Sitting at the confluence of two rivers, the Bow and Elbow, Calgary - "Moh-kíns-tsis" or “elbow” in the Blackfoot language - is a destination often overlooked by travelers on their way to the Rockies. It makes for a perfect two-day stop on your way to the Rockies, a nice stop to recover from jet lag while enjoying great eateries, lovely river walks and friendly vibes.

Before & After Heading Out to the Rockies: A Two-Day Stop in Calgary, Canada
When I moved to Calgary with my family in 2018, I didn’t know much about the city. I soon found out that, together with the long days of sun, this vibrant city offers many hidden treasures and places to explore. Sitting at the confluence of two rivers, the Bow and Elbow, Calgary - "Moh-kíns-tsis" or “elbow” in the Blackfoot language - is a destination often overlooked by travelers on their way to the Rockies. It makes for a perfect two-day stop on your way to the Rockies, a nice stop to recover from jet lag while enjoying great eateries, lovely river walks and friendly vibes.

Milano Design Week Like a Pro
Milan isn’t the first city people think of when planning a trip to Italy. Rome, Venice, Florence, Tuscany or Lake Como are the destinations that come to mind. And yet the city, long considered merely a “business capital”, has an intriguing personality that will surprise curious travelers, fashionistas and design lovers. The annual Design Week is the best time to visit. Enjoy a truly immersive, creative and vibrant city, if you dare to face the crowds of design addicts!

Milano Design Week Like a Pro
Milan isn’t the first city people think of when planning a trip to Italy. Rome, Venice, Florence, Tuscany or Lake Como are the destinations that come to mind. And yet the city, long considered merely a “business capital”, has an intriguing personality that will surprise curious travelers, fashionistas and design lovers. The annual Design Week is the best time to visit. Enjoy a truly immersive, creative and vibrant city, if you dare to face the crowds of design addicts!

Before & After Heading Out to the Rockies: A Two-Day Stop in Calgary, Canada
When I moved to Calgary with my family in 2018, I didn’t know much about the city. I soon found out that, together with the long days of sun, this vibrant city offers many hidden treasures and places to explore. Sitting at the confluence of two rivers, the Bow and Elbow, Calgary - "Moh-kíns-tsis" or “elbow” in the Blackfoot language - is a destination often overlooked by travelers on their way to the Rockies. It makes for a perfect two-day stop on your way to the Rockies, a nice stop to recover from jet lag while enjoying great eateries, lovely river walks and friendly vibes.

Before & After Heading Out to the Rockies: A Two-Day Stop in Calgary, Canada
When I moved to Calgary with my family in 2018, I didn’t know much about the city. I soon found out that, together with the long days of sun, this vibrant city offers many hidden treasures and places to explore. Sitting at the confluence of two rivers, the Bow and Elbow, Calgary - "Moh-kíns-tsis" or “elbow” in the Blackfoot language - is a destination often overlooked by travelers on their way to the Rockies. It makes for a perfect two-day stop on your way to the Rockies, a nice stop to recover from jet lag while enjoying great eateries, lovely river walks and friendly vibes.
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