A-List Marco Palermo T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | CROATIA, PORTUGAL, SPAIN SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Lately, Palermo has been setting up stays at Meneghetti Wine Hotel on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, as well as visits to Quinta do Crasto winery in Portugal’s Douro Valley. Not that his trips are exclusively about indulgence—he’s often quick to suggest active pursuits, like biking around Barcelona. In Spain, he's always keen to arrange a tasting at his favorite winery, Clos de l'Obac, in Tarragona, Catalonia. Or, in the Basque country, Palermo sets up a market stroll and private cooking club lunch in San Sebastian. Like many advisors, Palermo has seen high demand for villa rentals in all three countries. "We are seeing that families want to cook together and explore the countryside, islands, or mountain valleys. Spain, Portugal, and Croatia have all these things in abundance and make access to these places easy." But if hotels are more the client's speed, Palermo knows just where to book. Lately, that means the Six Senses in Ibiza, or The Ivens in Lisbon. Language(s) Spoken: Italian, English, Spanish Average Daily Spend: $900 Trip Planning Fees: $1,000 Contact Info marco@authentic-explorations.com | (917)-353-7352 | New York www.authentic-explorations.com facebook.com/authentic.explorations.travel/ instagram.com/authentic_explorations_travel Testimonial "Marco Palermo has arranged excursions for our extended family throughout Italy. His intimate, personal knowledge of the country is evident in the detailed itineraries, knowledgeable, enthusiastic tour guides and incredible experiences he has provided. The hotels, restaurant recommendations and suggested stops have been perfect. Highlights have included a salumi tour and tasting in Parma, truffle hunting in Umbria and a wine tasting tour of Piedmont with a truffle expert/sommelier. Always educational and fun, we look forward to planning many more adventures with Marco."- Jill K. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit