Travel Advisor
Gina Cardoni Martin
Expertise
- Cities,
- food,
- major landmarks,
- local customs
Based in
Washington DC
Profile details
About
I am a curious traveler and love historic details. Traveling is my passion. When I travel somewhere new I like to dig into the small and unique details. I’ve traveled with my spouse, my children, my extended family and friends. My friends and family have always asked for my advice on what to do and where to stay when they travel. I am excited to put my passion into making forever memories for others!
Travel style
I'm primarily focused on boutique hotels that are in the center of major European cities as well as house rentals. I love to work with people to understand their objectives and plan accordingly.
Gina's travel guides & trip reports
The Oldest Horse Race in Italy: Il Palio in Siena, Italy
A Journey Through Italy’s Best: Rome, Siena & Venice
Favorite hotels
Hotel Neri Relais & Châteaux
A vibrant, stylish escape, housed in two meticulously restored buildings in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
Fora Perks
- ★
Welcome amenity.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
The Gritti Palace
Gorgeous palazzo dating to 1475, with knockout views of the Grand Canal and a sublime spa.
Fora Perks
- ★
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- ★
Daily full breakfast, for two guests per bedroom
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$100 USD Equivalent Food & Beverage credit
Aman Vietnam
Aman’s first hotel in Vietnam, set cliffside overlooking a pristine national park and lake.
Hotel de Russie
An unabashedly luxe stay from Rocco Forte near the Spanish Steps, set apart by the service and sprawling gardens.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Gina's reviews
Gina is the BEST! My husband requested walk-in showers (he doesn't like tub/shower combinations) in all three hotels and Gina delivered!!! Gina is so knowledgeable and responsive. All of our hotels were perfectly located and a great fit for us. Gina's recommendations were wonderful. We appreciated the breakfast and the hotel credit we received at all of our hotels. We will be using Gina for our next adventure, and we will recommend her to our family and friends! Bravo Gina!
- Donna M.
Booked travel to London
- April 2024
Gina was recommended to us by a friend who she arranged a wonderful honeymoon for. My family had a big trip to Europe in mind and Gina helped plan everything. We had limited travel to anywhere in Europe so we wanted to see as much as we could and Gina was a big help in that. My family started in London, next to Brussels and ended in Amsterdam. Gina not only arranged for really wonderful hotels which were all centrally located but she arranged a car service for airport and train station pick-ups plus the tickets for our 2 Eurostar train trips. Gina gave us wonderful advice on what to bring with us on our trip and helped arrange tours for the sites we wanted to see with assistance. The tours she arranged were top notch and we really appreciated getting "skip the line" and/or small/private groups. I would definitely recommend Gina, and Fora Travel, to anyone planning a trip. We had a wonderful experience.
- Susan W.
Booked travel to London
- April 2024
Gina was just wonderful, and provided many options for hotels in Rome with lots of information so we could make a decision. She was very prompt and professional, and answered all our questions. She is a delight.
- Heather W.
Booked travel to Rome
- August 2023
Gina provided many great options for us, with plenty of information so we could make a decision on where to stay. She was extremely responsive and quick, and we were very happy with all her help and suggestions, which made our stay just wonderful.
- Heather W.
Booked travel to France
- August 2023
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