the perfect getaway
Born in Florence, Escapes by Design owner, Patrizia Ballerini Trackman creates escapes designed to make you fall in love with Italy. Whether you choose one of our scheduled escapes or have us customize a trip for your private group, our journeys are created with you in mind. Escorted by Patrizia, the language barrier is eliminated, creating a once in a lifetime experience.
private groups
Want us to customize a trip for your private group? Whether it’s a family reunion, wellness retreat, or a trip for close friends, we are happy to put together an amazing Italian escape for your group. Allow us to take the stress out of planning a vacation by handling all of the details for you.
Meet Your Escape Artist
Patrizia Ballerini Trackman, Owner
A dream to share Italy with others become a reality with the creation of Escapes by Design. As a lifelong traveler born in Italy, Patrizia has designed escapes to make any traveler fall in love with Italia.
“Starting the moment Trisha met us at the Florence airport, she was there to guide us through an unforgettable visit to Tuscany. From the beautiful villa, fabulous meals, to exciting and informative day trips, she handled every detail so we could relax & enjoy our visit. It was an amazing trip that we will always treasure. ”