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Brett Hammes, Travel Agent in New York, NY

Brett Hammes

New York, NY Travel Agent

Brett Hammes

New York, NY · 4 Years of Experience

Brett Hammes Travel, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Davis, CA
5.0
(6)
100% Recommended
My sister and I had the best trip ever exploring the British Isles. I'm so glad I found Brett when I thought my head was going... Read More >
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Destinations:

Italy, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan

Interests:

Food & Wine, Couples & Romance, Historical Sites, Shopping, Religious

About Me

Italy, known for its rich history and amazing food, is a bucket list destination for many people. Travel from coastal towns to the mountains, or get lost in the winding streets of medieval cities. I find myself recommending a trip to Italy to everyone I know.

 

Where to Begin?

Located in the Mediterranean, Italy has hot summer and mild winters. No trip here is complete without stepping into a cathedral at least once and treating yourself to some gelato. Everyone is welcome to live out their own Eat, Pray, Love fantasies here.

 

What to Do?

I spent many hours walking through the streets of each city trying to find hidden gems in their stores and cafes. I'd recommend taking a day to get lost and see where you end up. 

Italy has no shortage of historical sites. From towering cathedrals crafted to obtain God's approval to the smallest restaurants that have been passed down from generation to generation, a trip here is like walking through a history textbook. I once went on the hunt in Ravenna to find the Dante's final resting place.

Eat lots of food! I have an entire album of photos on my phone dedicated to all of the amazing food I had when I was in Italy. Eat the pastas, the pizzas, the cannolis, the carbs, the sweets. Try it all! Each region of Italy has a dish that they originated, so be sure to try it while you're there. think of going on a hunt to try them all!

One of my favorite things to do was hop from city to city. The rail transportation is easy to navigate and can get you to almost anywhere. While staying in Trieste, I took multiple day trips by train to Venice. From Livorno you can get to both Pisa and Florence. You may not have time to pack up and move to multiple cities, so choose a homebase where you can take excursions to other cities nearby.

 

Why Choose Me?

You should book your trip to me because I have hands on experience traveling through Italy. I can make recommendations to you based on my own experiences and I know how to discover hidden gems that other tourists might not be aware of.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
6 reviews
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The Best Trip Ever!
Reviewed By C. Andrews - Boston, Massachusetts | Traveled to United Kingdom | Europe
My sister and I had the best trip ever exploring the British Isles. I'm so glad I found Brett when I thought my head was going to explode from trying to manage every booking. He had all of our stays and travel plans on a very organized itinerary for us that we stuck to religiously. He also advised us on day trips that we could take from each city we were staying in that got us into the history of each country. Seriously, book with Brett!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymooning in Venice
Reviewed By Leah Fritz - Albany, New York | Traveled to Venice | Italy | Europe
Booking our honeymoon with Brett was the best decision we made. We felt like he listened to all of our wants and made them a reality. We will never forget the time we had celebrating in Venice. -Leah and Brandon
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The most amazing trip to Japan!
Reviewed By Mike D. - Atlanta, Georgia | Traveled to Tokyo | Japan | East and Southeast Asia
I've wanted to go to Japan for a few years now and I'm so thankful to Brett for turning that dream into a reality. He is so knowledgeable of the many different activities there are around Tokyo and Osaka. I was worried about booking certain experiences because you have to get tickets so far ahead, but Brett was on top it all and knew when and how to get them. I'm already planning to go back and I'll be using Brett when I do.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Italy- Rome and Florence
Reviewed By Sarah and David - Baltimore, Maryland | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Thank you Brett for helping us book our trip to Italy. We spent 4 nights in Rome and 3 nights in Florence. Brett gave us advice for how to get around and we took a day trip to Pisa, it was so easy. Will be planning our next vacation with him.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing trip to England
Reviewed By Kate - Tampa, Florida | Traveled to England | Europe
I've wanted to go to England for so long and Brett went above and beyond for me. In addition to booking the flights and hotels, he also put together a detailed itinerary so I had all the information I needed in one place. He also provided me with a list of activities to do while I was there. Thanks Brett!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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