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Anna Raccuia, Travel Agent in East Haven, CT

Anna Raccuia

East Haven, CT Travel Agent
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Anna Raccuia

East Haven, CT · 20 Years of Experience

Travelers Bug LLC, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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100% Recommended
Anna was such a delight, and was there to meet all my needs it every time of the day to answer all my questions. Read More >
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Destinations:

Italy, Europe

Interests:

Escorted Tours, Solo Travel, Culinary & Foodie

About Me

Florence Giotto's Bell Tower 12/2025
Florence Giotto's Bell Tower 12/2025

I recently joined a Collette Vacations tour of Tuscany in December 2025—an active, unpack-once journey based in charming Montecatini at the family-run Ercolini e Savi—which was fabulous! Highlights of my trip included exploring Florence, Siena, Lucca, and Pisa (of course, seeing the Leaning Tower!), wandering the medieval streets of San Gimignano (my personal favorite), savoring world-class Tuscan wines, and a hands-on regional cooking class.

A particularly moving experience was on Pearl Harbor Day, our tour guide, Paolo, planned for us to stop at Florence American Cemetery & Memorial at sunset.  Our group participated in a flag-folding and flag retirement ceremony.

While exploring Florence, I enjoyed visiting the Accademia Gallery to marvel at Michelangelo's iconic David, and later of course, indulged in a unique Florentine experience, enjoying vino from one of the city's charming wine windows.

The knowledgeable tour guide, Paolo, and bus driver Salvatore made the trip so special throughout the week. 

After the group tour, I spent a few days independently in Rome to soak up the Vatican City, toss coins at the Trevi Fountain, and climb the Spanish Steps, proving that a perfectly balanced mix of guided and independent travel makes for an unforgettable European escape.

I highly recommend Collette Tours for your next guided vacation, and Travelers Bug LLC can also arrange fantastic independent vacations to Europe tailored just for you. Travel confidently with an expert who’s walked the cobblestones of Tuscany and navigated the lanes of Rome—I am here to turn your travel dreams into reality.

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Rating: 5.0
77 reviews
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Best trip ever!!! I can’t wait to book it again.
Reviewed By Tiffany - East haven, CT | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Anna was such a delight, and was there to meet all my needs it every time of the day to answer all my questions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family vacation with our boys
Reviewed By Cassie S - North Branford CT | Traveled to Fort Lauderdale ~ Florida ~ USA
Our vacation was amazing!!! My family absolutely loved it!
The boys loved the fact that there was a basketball court and much more!!
We would love to go back next year. There was so much we wanted to do.
The room we had was perfect. We would love to again next year.

Thank you so much for booking our vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Seriously one of our best vacations ever!
Reviewed By Chris P. - East Haven, CT | Traveled to Barbados ~ Caribbean
We’ve been using Anna for a few years now. She’s always on top of her game and so easy to work with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Independent solo traveler and itinerary: Perfect
Reviewed By Patricia - Guilford CT | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Anna has booked a few trips for us throughout the years. Professional, caring individual who listens and then goes to work! I knew exactly where I wanted to be in Ireland within a given time frame and why I wanted to fly Aer Lingus direct. Anna worked diligently to offer several options as to transportation and accommodations. It was easy to discuss with her the pros and cons of all suggestions and to make a decision. I was adamant about being able to get to a small town and she made it happen. A mix of private car and train travel was perfect. She is very careful to take into account finances. I was traveling alone and needed convenience which we discussed. This was a perfect trip through her outstanding efforts. I left the states w/all my vouchers and multiple contact info if needed. Top notch experience due to Anna's meticulous planning.
Anna Raccuia responded
"Thank you for the kind words Patti and I look forward to planning your next trip. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A very memorable trip.. beyond my expectations
Reviewed By Joyce - Unionville, CT | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
was a pleasure working with Anna, she was responsive to all of my needs and concerns on a very timely basis.
Anna Raccuia responded
"Thank you Joyce. I am happy you enjoyed your Alaskan adventure. Anna"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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    Spotlight on Tuscany

    I recently joined a Collette Vacations tour of Tuscany in December 2025—an active, unpack-once journey based in charming Montecatini at the family-run Ercolini e Savi—which was fabulous! Highlights of my trip included exploring Florence, Siena, Lucca, and Pisa (of course, seeing the Leaning Tower!), wandering the medieval streets of San G...
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