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Meet Piper, one of our travel experts for Italy.
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Piper is the founder of honeymoon specialty travel company Remarkable Honeymoons, and an award-winning agent with almost 30 years experience.
She's a Virtuoso agent, and winner of WeddingWire's Couples Choice awards every year from 2014-2022.
She is well versed in international travel after having visited dozens of countries in her career, and also through her studies abroad living in both Mexico and France. From the Orient Express, to tenting in Nepal, to flying the Concord, she's had many wonderful travel experiences.
Testimonials from Piper's clients:
"Piper made honeymoon planning simple. She quickly provided recommendations and quotes based on our specified interests for our honeymoon in Hawaii. She was able to secure us awesome hotel room upgrades, and provided great excursion and dinner recommendations. We had an amazing time and owe much of that to Piper!"
- William
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"Had half a dozen trips set up through Piper before COVID hit. She has been a champ with cruises cancelling, flights changing, cancelled plans, rescheduling, etc. Have rebooked several for next year and she is always happy to help and very detail oriented. It is especially helpful to have someone you know will be "on the other end of the line" when travel plans change, flight connections are missed or changed. Piper is readily available to help you through it all!"
- Becky
Testimonials from Piper's clients:
"Working with Melanie and Piper was a dream! They were super helpful in building the trip of our dreams, helped us coordinate activities and provided excellent recommendations. We cannot recommend them enough!"
- Kay
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The St. Regis Florence
Situated in central Florence, the scenic St. Regis Florence has been the preferred stop of seasoned travelers since the 18th Century. Steps away from iconic landmarks, it offers an unrivaled immersion into the cradle of the Renaissance.
Photo copyright The St. Regis Florence.
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Overview
The St. Regis Florence was originally home to the noble Giuntini family. In the second half of the 18th Century, Florence undertook a citywide renovation, at which time the former palace was converted into a hotel. Overlooking the Arno River, and located just steps away from iconic landmarks like the Uffizi Gallery and Academia, the hotel is emblematic of the city's rich history reflecting the crucial stages of social and architectural development in the Tuscan capital.
Recorded by Giorgio Vasari in "Lives of the Best Italian Architects, Painters and Sculptors," the Giuntini family palace was projected by famed Florentine architect, Filippo Brunelleschi around 1400. In the second half of the 1800s, the palace was given over to the Popoleschi family, relations of the noble Tornabuonis. Towards the end of the century, Florence underwent a period of architectural renewal, at which time the former palace was converted into what was initially named the Grand Hotel Royal de la Paix.
Its splendor has, since the conversion, drawn scores of renowned guests and overseen many of the city's historic events. It was a stopping point for Queen Victoria, the Marajà Chuttraputti di Kolapoor and his successor, Rajaram Chuttraputti, for whom the Indian Bridge or Ponte all'Indiano was named. Leland Stanford Jr., namesake of Stanford University, was also a visitor.
Throughout the 20th Century, many notable families and famous writers who resided north of the Alps sojourned to Florence's large hotels, and they often selected The St. Regis Florence for their celebrations. This dignified past is reflected in the elegant and elaborate décor of the hotel. The Winter Garden and Sala delle Feste are especially notable event venues. The latter is a turn of the century, French-style ballroom that draws inspiration from the White Room in the nearby Pitti Palace. The Art Deco-style Winter Garden was realized around 1922 in accordance with the designs of Enzio Giovannozzi.
After extensively researching the architectural drawings of Florence's famous Palazzo Davanzati and Palazzo Strozzi, the hotel finalized a restoration plan in 1990. Meticulous renewal techniques were employed to accurately emulate the building's original architectural and cultural integrity.
Today, The St. Regis Florence reflects the ingenious marriage of a rich artistic past with the vibrant present, creating the optimal setting for a personal and unrivaled Florentine adventure.
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