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Chris Russo, Travel Agent in Scottsdale, AZ

Chris Russo

Scottsdale, AZ Travel Agent

Chris Russo

Scottsdale, AZ · 25+ Years of Experience

Alternative Travel Services, LLC., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(13)
100% Recommended
Chris Russo went from a name I was recommended to a name that my husband & I were singing all honeymoon long! “That Chris Russo did... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Florence, Rome, Venice, Naples, Amalfi

Interests:

Food & Wine, Heritage, Historical Sites, Wine Country Vacations, Escorted Tours

Suppliers:

Avanti Destinations, Viking, Insight Vacations, Ita Airways, AmaWaterways

About Me

My home town of Rieti Italy!!
My home town of Rieti Italy!!

I have been in the travel industry for over 30 years and have done every aspect of the industry. My list includes being a travel advisor, travel agency owner, President of a host agency, Director of Sales for an Escorted tour company and Business Development Manager for a tour company. On top of that I was President of ASTA the American Society of Travel Advisors for 3 years. 

During Co-vid when everyone's world changed so did mine. I met a wonderful woman who is now my wife and like many others in the travel industry had to reinvent myself. That reinvention started with me finding my heritage in Southern Italy as we pursued living abroad. A trip to Italy in 2021 got us close and we decided to take up root in a little town named Rieti, Italy which is considered the belly button of Italy. 1.5 hours Northeast of Rome we have had the pleasure of meeting great people and traveling the country. 

I applied for my Citizenship through my Great Grandparents in my comune and received my Italian Citizenship on October 4, 2023. I am happy to be a dual citizen now. 

Since I have been here I have met wonderful people and some wonderful local tour companies to give you a very unique experience to your Italy vacation. I also have the unique opportunity to be on the same time zone when you are traveling through Italy in case something comes up last minute. Such as Taxi strikes (even I get caught by those), train strikes, mask mandates and of course the major one these days airline delays. Contact me for your personal Italian Experience. 

 

Testimonials

Chris Russo went from a name I was recommended to a name that my husband & I were singing all honeymoon long! “That Chris Russo did it again!” From the first email to the last day of our honeymoon, Chris was over-the-top responsive, friendly, efficient, & gracious. Working with Chris was like working with a great friend just as interested as I was in making the whole experience flow magically. My husband and I will treasure our honeymoon adventures for the rest of our lives, and we will continue to sing Chris Russo’s name to anyone looking to see their dream trip become a reality!

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
13 reviews
100% Recommended
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Honeymoon Trip of a Lifetime!
Reviewed By Lizzie & John Imperiale - Long Island, NY | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Chris Russo went from a name I was recommended to a name that my husband & I were singing all honeymoon long! “That Chris Russo did it again!” From the first email to the last day of our honeymoon, Chris was over-the-top responsive, friendly, efficient, & gracious. Working with Chris was like working with a great friend just as interested as I was in making the whole experience flow magically. He found every type of tour we had hoped for & sent options to choose from at different costs and experience levels to turn hopes into reality! He found & booked our flights & seats, hotels, transfers, tours, and even made dinner reservations for us! When we arrived, we had nothing to do but enjoy smooth sailing adventures! He was our pocket concierge wherever we were- both before and during our trip. My husband and I will treasure our honeymoon adventures for the rest of our lives, and we will continue to sing Chris Russo’s name to anyone looking to see their dream trip become a reality!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Food and Wine Trip
Reviewed By Happy Traveler - Delaware | Traveled to Tuscany ~ Italy ~ Europe
Chris spent a lot of time with our group listening to our needs and wishes, and then he set about (over)delivering everything! We had perfect and perfectly located villa, comfortable transportation with friendly and accommodating drivers, and several tours in cities with the most knowledgable and flexible guides. I wouldn't change a thing!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great service
Reviewed By Jerri - Vero Beach florida | Traveled to Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend Chris for all of your travel needs! He booked hotels, trains and excursions for the 6 days I was in Italy. He was knowledgeable about the kind of places I had wanted to see and booked the perfect tours. While in Rome the taxi drivers were on strike and I could get to one of the tours and I was able to contact him early in the morning and he got the time changed so I could make it .
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Sweet and charming Italy visit
Reviewed By Psmastor - Taos New Mexico | Traveled to Rome | Italy | Europe
For just a perfect little weekend rendezvous in Rome, Chris handled all the details and left me worry free.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon
Reviewed By Mike B - New York | Traveled to Italy | Europe
We had the pleasure of using Chris as our travel agent for our honeymoon. Chris was extremely responsive and worked to customize our trip to one of the best vacations ever. He had great input and gave us feedback on any ideas we had and the best way to go about seeing and doing everything we wanted to. Chris's knowledge of Italy is extensive, and knew all the ins and outs that helped maximize our time in Italy. He gave us restaurant recommendations as well as tour ideas etc. We would highly recommend Chris for anyone looking to book a trip, especially if it's in Italy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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