First trip to Italy? Relatives in Italy?

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Beyond the Sights offers a variety of services for English-speaking people who have family ties to Italy or who are planning to visit Italy for the first time.  We provide the information, assistance and skills necessary to travel confidently and independently.  We can help you before, during, and after your trip to Italy. In fact, we can help you even if you don’t plan to travel with us.  Our services include:

Family Research:  With as little as a last name and general region, we can find your relatives in Italy.

Contact and Introduction:  We can contact your relatives and act as intermediary.

Translation:  We can translate and interpret (that is, “read between the lines”) all English/Italian, Italian/English communication between the Italians and you.

Concentrated Language Preparation:  In our specially-designed program, we prepare you to travel confidently in Italy, converse with the Italians, and understand the complexities of Italian history and culture.

Journey Advice, Planning, and Arrangements:  We create custom journeys based on your desires.  Or we can advise you on independent travel in Italy.

Support through the Website:  You can subscribe to our website and receive information, assistance, and commentary on Italy that is simply not available anywhere else.

Instant Bi-Lingual (Italian-English) Helpline:  Problem while you’re in Italy?  Via cell phone, you can speak to our Italian colleagues who will help you overcome any difficulty.  (Yes, we do supply you with a pre-programmed cell phone that works in-country.)