September 2014

Nancy and I really enjoyed the apt especially the view from the terrace. The unit was very clean and bed was comfortable. The location of the unit was perfect and the entire building was manicured perfectly.

John N. Naples FL

October 2013

Just marvelous!!! The local Manager, Mauro, and the Maid, Anna were superb!! Lori, you and James were great in attending to our every need/question immediately!! Thank you!! 

Sidney J.

July 2012

We loved returning to our beautiful home away from home and were delighted with the new drapery. Everything is perfect as usual. 

Helen M. Toronto, ON

June 2012

Better than we thought. Beautiful. Hard for pictures to do it justice.Keep up the quality service. The properties, like VIA villas professionalism is pleasant, appreciated and memorable . Thank you, I hope to be staying with you again very soon and will recommend you every chance I get. 

Ryan G. Calgary, AB

October 2011

James and Lori,

Everything was perfect. The Bella Vista apartment was just as it looked in the photos and we enjoyed every minute of our stay there. Paola and Anna were wonderful and very helpful, as were the family at the alimentari down the street.

Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer! We want to especially thank you for recommending Gennaro Fusco Taxi for transportation. He drove us from Naples to Positano and back, and he also took us to Pompeii (on very short notice on our part, as my husband was sick one day and we had to change our plans). We would highly recommend him to anyone who needs transportation to Positano. Since he is a lifelong resident of Positano, he is very knowledgeable and helpful. We were so glad that we did not choose to rent a car when we saw how narrow and winding the roads were and how fast everyone drove, as well as parking being at a premium in Positano.

Thank you James, for recommending that we not get a car. We also enjoyed a wonderful meal at a restaurant called Mediterraneo on Via Pasitea(recommended by the captain of the boat tour that we took to Capri). The food was excellent and there was a delightful guitar player who went around to all the tables singing in Italian and talking with everyone. The sons of the owner also came around and gave everyone a lot of attention and made recommendations about menu choices. We would definitely recommend this place to others. 

Karen and Rick D-F Stow, MA

September 2011

James and Lori, What can we say, we had a fantastic time during our trip to Rome and the beautiful Amalfi Coast. The villas of Bellavista and Il Salone were perfect and both Anna and Paula were wonderful. All of your local recommendations and suggestions were spot on and the trip was magical. We spent three days lounging at the various beaches and enjoying the local beach restaurants, one day on private launch to Capri and your suggested restaurant on the other side of island, (one of the best meals of all), ferry to Amalfi (forgettable) but pure magic and wonder in Ravello and another truly spectacular meal for lunch at Cupo Cosimo.

Drinks on terrace at San Pietro hotel was a treat and a highlight. The Positano car service was excellent, prompt pick-up in Naples and a combined ride back with side trip to Pompeii. Naples was not very nice but we enjoyed an afternoon at San Francesco al Monte poolside and dinner on site before heading home. Thank you for all of your help in coordinating a truly memorable trip. We are already thinking about a return to Italy in May of 2013, with Florence, Tuscany and perhaps Venice on the trip plan. Bellissimo!!!! 

Gary W. Duxbury, MA

August 2011

Within five minutes of accepting the keys I fell. Luckily Paula was close by and had a doctor at the villa within minutes. She was marvelous as was Anna, and although I couldn't be very mobile, I couldn't have had a more beautiful place to recuperate. I had some difficulty with your web link but your service was wonderful and James couldn't have been more patient and helpful. This was by far the most satisfying rental I have experienced and look forward to next year when hopefully I can plan a return trip. Any shortcomings in the trip were certainly attributable to me exclusively. 

Helen and Don M. Toronto, ON

July 2011

Wonderful trip! Overall, the place was wonderful and everything we had hoped. Paola and Anna in Positano and you guys were GREAT! 

Frank A. Marriotsville, MD

May 2011

Amazing amount of square footage for a 1 bedroom...and terrific view of Positano! Everything was wonderful including our interaction with the cleaning staff and Paola...will be contacting you about returning next May! 

James D. CA

October 2009

Hi Lori and James, Thanks for asking about my husband, Tom. He is much better from having shingles, but he really was not up to foreign travel. I, however, am so happy that I went. I really loved staying at Bellavista. It's just a superb apartment and I'm often daydreaming about the view now that I'm home. It seems unreal now. I miss it so much! I just filled out the online survey and wanted to say thank you. It was a pleasure booking through via travel design.

Everything was so expertly arranged. Paola was wonderful and the arrival instructions were so easy and everything went so smoothly. Paola set up a cooking class for us at Il Ritrovo and it was one of the highlights of our trip. It was pouring rain that day so it was the perfect day to be up the mountain cooking. The information you provided on what to do and see and restaurants was all very helpful. By the way, we randomly met the couple who stayed in Il Saraceno one day while walking the steps of Positano.

It was like meeting old friends and they told us how much they loved it. I think for me, though, traveling with a friend, Bellavista was more ideal. I guess everything works out for a reason. But we took a private boat ride down the Amalfi Coast and Il Saraceno looked perfectly situated. Thanks again! I wish I could book another trip to Positano right now for the spring/summer, but I'll have to settle for staring at the two paintings that I bought of the town. I will definitely recommend via travel design to my friends. All the best, 

Claudia B. San Francisco, CA

June 2007

James, We have just returned to Houston after a fantastic time in Italy. The apartment was everything we had hoped and more. The weather was wonderful and there were several days we parked on the terrace with books and didn't leave. Paola and Anna were the best and the cute ladies at the little market fell in love with my husband. Hope to return for a longer stay. Passed on info about the apartment and Via Travel Design to several friends- hope they use you. 

A. Muntz Houston, TX

July 2006

Lori and Jim: It was truly fabulous and the pics on the website do even begin to do it justice. It was an absolutely spectacular vacation and Bellavista is a place I will remember with great fondness and hope to visit again. I would like to go back and spend some time in Amalfi/Ravello but I don't see any via properties there listed on your web site. Is that correct? Thanks, 

Beth Durrance Chaarlotte, NC

September 2005

James, WELL WE LOVED IT! the whole thing Belavista and Il Salone were fabulous the views were great day and night we watched the school children go down the steps to their classes....saw the city from our bedroom at night....studied the water and Norman towers...ate pasta.....drank wine......and the cheese and olives.....Oh God....the olives and cheese....Palm Sunday was a special gift to us walked and climbed the stairs a WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL trip! 

B. Catuzzi Houston, TX