
Tracy (Co-President)
lived in Italy for seven years, working as a journalist and interpreter.
She was President of the Professional Women's Association in Milan, and
organized trips and events for individuals and groups. Tracy oversees and
accompanies all QI tours.
Giovanni (Co-President)
is from Milan, Italy. After a successful career as an art director with
his own studios
in Milan and the U.S., he founded Italian Adventures to share with others
the beauty and treasures of this country. He designs and supervises all
QI tours.
Stefano (Director of Operations, Italy)
organizes special events and oversees operations in Italy. Having worked
at La Scala opera house in Milan for eight years, he is our resident opera
expert. He accompanies most of the QI tours.
Paulette was Armani's house model for 12 years and worked
in Milan, Paris and Japan. The fashion consultant for several major American
celebrities, she will accompany our groups on the Shopping Trip, taking
us to Italy's most exclusive outlets.
Gianluca researches exclusive locations and original sights
for our tours. A Medieval history expert and music composer, he will accompany
our groups on selected tours.
Heidi is a popular California fitness and health professional.
She will be leading walking and fitness programs on selected tours as a
special service for our guests.
Franco, a professional in the Italian
textile industry, researches outlets and factories
for shopping on the QI tours.
Laura manages the Milan office. She organizes group events
and guided visits to locations in Milan and Piedmont.