Joyce Falcone-The Italian Concierge

EDUCATION

Ms Falcone graduated from the University of Colorado in 1977, and obtained a BA in Art Education and Italian. She studied abroad in Siena in 1976 and lived in Florence in 1994.

TRAVEL BACKGROUND

1996-1998 Ms Falcone began working for Country Walkers was responsible as a tour guide on twenty programs in Tuscany, The Lake region and in Sicily.

1999-2005 As an independent contractor, Ms Falcone solicited, and was sought out by other American touring companies, for positions as tour manager/tour guide. She became involved with companies such as REI, Earthbound Expeditions, La Cucina Italiana, Whole Journeys, Hamilton Fitzjames, Smithsonian Study Tours, The Cooking School of Aspen, and Smithsonian Journeys.

1999-2010 Ms Falcone incorporated, and initiated The Italian Concierge, Inc. As of this date, Falcone has personally led, managed, and or operated over one hundred thirty group tours throughout Italy.

Slow Food Roaring Fork-Founder

With an interest in regional Italian foods, and an eye in the kitchen, Falcone became a follower of "the Snail"( Slow Food ). In 2004, she co-founded Aspen's Slow Food local chapter, named appropriately, "Roaring Fork", and is currently Co-President.

CONDE`NAST TRAVELER TOP TRAVEL SPECIALIST-ITALY 2008 & 2009 TRAVEL AND LEISURE 'A-LIST' 2009 ITALY

Joyce Falcone- The Italian Concierge, has been selected in 2008 and 2009 by Conde` Nast Traveler Magazine, to be included on their prestigious listing of Top Travel Specialists, for her special focus of walking and hiking programs andÊ for her expertise in Italy. Travel and Leisure magazine named Ms Falcone to their ÒA-LISTÓ in 2009 for her expertise in Italy.

TRAVELS TO ITALY

Ms Falcone spends 2-3 months in Italy annually conducting research, and participating in Italian Tourism Fairs.