"My husband and I enjoyed a trip to Italy in September 2016.  We were traveling with a group of 14 friends.  The trip was planned and arrangements were made by Sonja Wesseler.  We spent 9 days in Tuscany and 2 days in Rome.  Each day brought a new adventure and wonderful food. Everyone had a great time."

Cathy and Randy Lewis
Tybee Island, Georgia

"I would highly recommend Sonja for planning your next European vacation.  She planned a trip to Italy for a group of 14 (which at one point grew to 17) for a friend’s 60th Birthday Party.  Sonja handled everything from lodging, restaurants, and travel destinations.  She prepared a daily agenda which included a brief history of our destination and then found unusual dining to complete our day.  She handled all of the details so that we could relax and enjoy time with our friends and the beauty of Tuscany and Rome.  The trip was truly magical."

Margaret
Atlanta

"I always enjoy traveling with Sonja! Visiting countries like Germany, Italy and Spain is always interesting and fun.   Her familiarity with the culture, language history – not to mention her ability to tailor the experience to her companions – always ensures a memorable trip.  Visiting  quaint towns and restaurants with side trips to museums are experiences made that much richer because of Sonja’s local knowledge and excitement for sharing what she knows with you.  Whether you are a well-seasoned traveler or just received your first passport, Sonja will make your experience an enjoyable one that will inspire and excite you!"

Peggy Kennedy
Chicago IL

"In September 2016, Sonja coordinated a trip to Tuscany and Rome and 17 of us gathered to celebrate our friends’ birthdays. We stayed at Montestigliano, an olive farm in Tuscany, which was breathtaking!

Sonja arranged several day trips during our stay to Florence, Sienna, Pisa, Voltara, San Gimignano, Monteriggione as well as a trip to Chianti to a wine festival. We enjoyed delicious dinners at various places Sonja arranged in some quaint towns! We celebrated our friends’ birthdays at Dievole Estate in Vagliagli in an ancient wine cellar enjoying a spectacular dinner and Italian music.

We then traveled to Rome where we had guided tours of the Vatican, Coliseum, and Forum, along with delicious dinners at small quaint restaurants.

Sonja did an incredible job of organizing this amazing trip of a lifetime! We all look forward to our next adventure with her!"

Peggy
Hilton Head

"Thanks to Sonja, our fabulous trip to Italy was truly the adventure of a lifetime! It started with a dream to celebrate a special birthday in Tuscany and Rome, and, from start to finish , Sonja made our dream come true! She thought of details that we would never have thought of or known about - with all of the added extras that made it perfect! For instance, we were a group of 16 and every morning our stay at an enchanting Olive Farm in Tuscany began with a delicious Italian breakfast – complete with an itinerary of exciting adventures each day visiting magical hill towns, the Chianti Classico vineyards, Pisa, Florence, Siena …I could go on and on! And - she even arranged a Chef to prepare typical Tuscan dinners for us after fun packed days of touring – along with time for parties and dancing. I was surprised and overwhelmed by a luxurious candlelit birthday celebration in the 1000 year old wine cellar of a gorgeous Estate complete with candelabras, a gourmet dinner and musicians – what an evening to remember! We are grateful, Sonja, for all of the everlasting wonderful memories you have given us and for making our trip not only special – but a most amazing Journey for the Soul! We are ready to go again!"

Kathy and Joe Redgate
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

"Sonja has planned several trips for me with both small and large groups to Italy, Belgium, Spain, Germany and France. I have used European Living by Sonja for both business and personal travel.

Michael
Chicago