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 in Siena, Italy in 1976 and lived in Florence in 1994.

TRAVEL BACKGROUND

1996-1998 Ms Falcone began working for Country Walkers as a tour leader for itineraries 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.

1999-2011 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,named  ”Roaring Fork”.
CONDE`NAST TRAVELER- TOP TRAVEL SPECIALIST-ITALY 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

TRAVEL + LEISURE  ’A-LIST’  ITALY 2009, 2010, 2011

Joyce Falcone- The Italian Concierge, has been included in 2008  2009,  2010, 2011  by Conde` Nast Traveler Magazine, on their prestigious listing of Top Travel Specialists, for her special focus of walking and hiking programs and  for her expertise in Italy. Travel and Leisure magazine  also named Ms Falcone to their A-LIST in 2009,  2010, 2011 for her expertise in Italy.

TIMBERS RESORTS-PREFERRED PARTNER

The Italian Concierge is proud to be a preferred partner with Timbers Resorts and their property Castello d’Casole located in Casole d’Elsa Tuscany.

TRAVELS TO ITALY

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