Northern Italy & Sicily Travel Review: Taormina, Bologna, Mt. Etna Tour, Lake Como, Val Di Noto, Fine Dining, Luxury Trip

The travel company specifically our travel designer planned the trip of a lifetime to Sicily and North Italy for us. Everything was thoroughly planned to our desires and well executed according to plan. If I was to use 2 words t describe our travel designer, I would say that she is a "Consummate Professional".
Zicasso presented two very capable agencies to us and both proposed good itineraries. We went with this travel company because they had stronger contacts with the top hotels and were able to secure the best hotels for us at every location. These hotels turned out to be some of the very best we have ever stayed at, especially in Palermo, Taormina and Lake Como. The designer also customized an excellent itinerary for us with a host of memorable experiences around historic sites, culture and food. All her service providers, the drivers and guides were very competent and professional. Everything worked flawlessly and on time.  In particular I would call out two travel company representatives for their warmth and kindness in addition to their competence.
We needed some changes and adjustments along the way, and our designer supported these very patiently and gracefully. 
Overall, this was the best planned and executed private overseas trip we have taken.