My mother (65 years old) has wanted to see Italy her entire life. She has never left the country. How do I find the sort of experience she is looking for?

Hi, all, and thanks in advance for your kind consideration.

The title sums it up. Basically she wants an all-inclusive experience for people around her age. A cruise would be fine and she is willing to fly. She got the vaccine several months ago. She has a passport.

Money isn't really an issue. She lives very frugally. This would be her big, once-in-a-lifetime trip.

She doesn't want to go on a trip and be surrounded only by couples. She would like to meet single people (females for friends, perhaps males for 'more') but not go on a trip specifically for hooking up/forming relationships. For a long list of reasons I can not go with her.

I know this is a specific and odd request. I really, really want her to have a fantastic experience. I want her to see Italy.

She is in fine health for her age but not extremely active or particularly outdoorsy. She owns an art gallery and is interested in good food, art, wine, and shopping. She likes to be comfortable, hated Carnival cruises because they were loud and "garish", and wants an experience that feels "authentic". Extensive planning stresses her out so an all-inclusive type thing might be best.

How do I help set her up for a phenomenal trip? What do you recommend?

Thank you again for your input.

Submitted July 17, 2021 at 10:24PM by 444_ForForFor https://ift.tt/3evBJz0