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 Published on February 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Palermo is a master of customized adventures in Croatia, Portugal, and Spain, and he particularly enjoys crafting culinary moments. A recent Portugal example: a wine lover's dream trip, including a special tasting at Quinta do Crasto, in the Douro Valley, and a tour of Porto's most storied cellars. In Croatia, he can set up a food and wine pairing with a chef and sommelier on the slopes of mount Kozjak in Croatia—but he can also arrange a private visit with cotton and silk artisans, or a yacht charter along the Pakleni Islands with a stop at a seafood restaurant. In Spain, he's always keen to arrange a tasting at his favorite winery "Clos de l'Obac has some of the most prestigious wines in the Priorat appellation," he shares. "We have sent many clients to this bucolic region, a lovely drive from Barcelona, and their hospitality, estate and award-winning wines are divine. The owner personally leads the wine tasting." 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." Additional Specialties: Italy Language(s) Spoken: Italian, English, Spanish Minimum Daily Spend: $750 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