Atlantic Ave Magazine - January 2020
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NADA’S italy tours<br />
Tours for People that Don’t Go on Tours<br />
But love to travel…<br />
By diane feen | photos by melissa korman<br />
The magic of Italy is a legend passed down from<br />
generations of Americans and Italians. But often we think<br />
that experiencing that magic is solely for those with relatives<br />
or friends in Italy. Nada Vergili proved everyone wrong.<br />
The native Italian, who grew up in Florence, followed her heart<br />
to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2001. It was there that she<br />
taught Italian language, cooking, and culture. Before long, her<br />
students began asking for her advice on where to go in Italy, what<br />
restaurants to dine at and what to do. They wanted an authentic Italian<br />
experience and knew that Nada would be the best source.<br />
They were right.<br />
“My students wanted an authentic Italian experience; they didn’t<br />
want a typical tourist situation. So, in 2004 I took a few of them on<br />
a group tour to Tuscany. We rented a villa, took day trips to small<br />
villages and wineries, and my mother cooked them an authentic<br />
Italian meal,” said Nada, who lives in Delray Beach and has an office<br />
in Pineapple Grove.<br />
That experience led to a conclusion that changed the trajectory of<br />
her life. “I realized that many people don’t like traditional tours and<br />
want an authentic Italian travel experience. I have direct contact<br />
with the best drivers, local chefs, unique activities, boutique luxury<br />
hotels, private villas and castles, wineries and cultural activities.”<br />
Portovenere (Liguria region), Italy<br />
COPYRIGHTED<br />
Nada Vergili – oWner & Founder<br />
74 | <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong> | www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com
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