Testimonials

“Emma you are the perfect person for your job, I’m sure I would not handle some moments as well ever! I was in awe of your cheery nature and endeavours to please, I don’t know how your energy lasted. Our time together in Sardinia was most certainly one of the best holidays we have experienced and cannot fault your professionalism for creating such wonderful experiences.”

Lois Grassi – Sardinia 2024

“Our thanks to you dearest Emma are far overdue. Our time spent in Sardinia with you on tour with Giovanni and Alessandro was beyond praise. Congratulations to you Emma for you have a natural skill and charm to make it all come together. Our trip was without fault, from day 1 meeting at the Olbia Airport, the green skirt waiting with open arms & smiles our tour in your professional hands had begun in earnest. From start to finish you made things go very smoothly and always with your gracious smile and professionalism . Such fun and learning to be had with Alessandro and Giovanni at the helm of all things culinary always delivered with charm and wit.
We can’t thank you enough,and please leave us on your list for future trips. And please use our names for a reference, not that it will be ever needed. Lois & Joseph join me in singing praise from the highest mountains.
Thanking you many times over,”

Juliana & Robert Clemesha – Sardinia 2024

“We wanted to add voice to other messages to you, to say how much we loved our week with y’all in Sardinia. You do a marvellous job of attending to each of your guests in so many ways; throughout from pick-up to farewells – We really appreciated your excellent company and organisation; the time, energy and care that you had for each and every one of us. There was the emphasis on food with lots of enjoyable socialising around that, and a perfect mix of food- (and wine!)-related outings.”

Susan Halford – Sardinia 2024

“I loved every minute of the tour and the group. It was exceptional! You and the team did a great job. I will definitely be doing another one.”

Demetra Day – Sicily 2024

“I am definitely finding it hard to settle down after such a fantastic experience in Sicily.
It was a truly magical and reignited my interest in travel after a significant gap. Another trip with you and Accoutrement is already in my plan!

I enjoyed every minute – the wonderful companions on the journey, the villa, the location in South East Sicily and seeing the best it had to offer; the sharing of wonderful meals together whether tutored and cooked together, or indulged at specially chosen restaurants or the market, or Francesca’s cooking at the villa….all great fun and explorations of food at its best, culminating in the lovely last evening with music and drinks.

All embellished by our excursions with Maria’s stories and access to such beautiful gardens…so many highlights.

My special and personal thanks to you, Stefano, and Maria for hosting us, being great company and curating such memorable moments. You really made a difference for me, ensuring I was engaged and making the most of the trip. It was great to get to know you and I really value all that you bring to the experience.”

Robyn Merchant – Sicily 2024

“I totally enjoyed my recent Sicily experience. It was such fun and indeed I departed Sicily with a heart full of fond memories – and new friendships. The group, I felt, really jelled and I very much enjoyed everyone’s company – both during our various touring of sites plus working beside my fellow adventurists in the kitchen, when preparing our various meals with Stefano. I thought that traveling with Stefano and Maria was such a bonus (and fun) – their knowledge of the region (history and culinary) was phenomenal. You personally brought such enthusiasm and enjoyment – this was a major plus and joy!”

Alison Siobree – Sicily 2024