Seth, a graduate from James Madison University with a Bachelors of Arts in English Literature, was raised in Annapolis, Maryland. An avid soccer and tennis player, one of his favorite past times was also detention, where he spent many after school days…..

His post university path led him to Europe where he founded WorldLink Education, a company dedicated to advanced education for aspiring, young culinarians, placing student interns in some of Italy’s top kitchens. Worldlink’s internship placement program is a recipient of the Outstanding Post-Secondary CTE Program of Excellence Award from the Maryland Department of Education.

His work with WorldLink led to his partnership in founding Your Private Italy. Today, Your Private Italy is a renowned international authority on High Net Worth travel to Italy, specializing in customized experiences and luxury villa rentals. Seth is also the Exclusive Agent in Italy for Virgin Galactic.

Mona was born and raised in Denmark and travelled regularly to Italy with her family as a child. At the young age of just 15, she began to transform her deep passion for Italy into her future profession. Her first professional adventure was with Italy’s National Tourism Board’s in Copenhagen, which led her to move to Naples at 19.  It is there where she studied Tourism as a trade and, speaking 4 languages fluently, began working as a tour leader in the Campania Region.  Her role transitioned to corporate side, working with local travel agencies in various different capacities, specializing first in youth & educational travel and then to custom group travel, logistics, and property management.  She is active in the social sector and lends her expertise to a variety of causes.  Her partnership with Seth in 2000 provided the opportunity to develop something truly unique from the ground up. A partner at YPI, Mona is most proud to be part of a company which provides invaluable professional opportunities for its talented team of young travel professionals.

Giusy graduated from the University of Salerno with a degree in Art History. After pursuing a Master’s program in Business Management, she began her career at Your Private Italy as a Luxury Travel Consultant.  Her attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills assisted in coordinating travel arrangements for her clients as she built her knowledge of the industry. Her outstanding communication skills and dynamic personality helped her to build strong relationships with clients and suppliers alike.  When she is not dedicating her time her clients, she’s the proud mom to two beautiful daughters and has turned her profession into a favorite past time – traveling.

Born and raised in a small town on the Cilento coast, Patrizia has always had a true passion for foreign cultures and travel.  At the age of eighteen, she moved to Naples to pursue a degree in English and Spanish Literatures.  She then started her career in travel working as a tour escort for a cruise company.  That experience gave her the tools to flourish in an international workplace and hone her sales and customer care skills.

Pat then moves to the customer care division of the Naples airport before becoming a tour leader with an educational travel firm.  She continued to meet people the world over and was always fascinated at their unique travel experiences.  Catching the itch to jump into the travel design field, Patrizia joined Your Private Italy in 2015 to start a new adventure and has flourished as part of the product development team ever since.  She has a strong passion for art and photography and is the in-house expert on the best local exhibits to visit.

After graduating with honours in Foreign Languages and Literature and obtaining a Master’s program in Global Marketing and Made in Italy, Giulia started her career in the tourism industry.
“From planning romantic getaways to family trips, I’m dedicated to providing outstanding service that makes every vacation memorable”

Natascia holds a degree in Communication and Multimedia, with a passion for travel and a keen focus on customer experience. Having grown up in close contact with clients, she is dedicated to crafting unique and personalized experiences.

As a food enthusiast, she constantly explores new restaurants to recommend.

Every itinerary she creates is designed with the same care she puts into her own travels, offering clients authentic and unforgettable experiences.

Mario lives in his hometown of Salerno. After completing University, he started in hospitality with local hotel and youth hostel groups.  He first began working with YPI as a bike and trekking guide, turning one of his passions into profession.  After hanging up the pedals, he transitioned to the villa division, working in product development and site visiting our portfolio throughout the Lakes region, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast and the islands.  An avid painter, Mario also spends his free time playing piano and listening to the ever present local music scene.

Sabrina has always wanted to work in tourism, the reason why she decided to specialize as a Travel Designer. Her experiences in the hotel world and passion for travel led her to YPI where she works on our villa team.

“Contact with clients is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job, and every day I get to use my passion to create unique trips that tell a story. Even a journey of a thousand miles starts with a first step.”

Graduated in Foreign Languages and Literatures, Anna has been working in Tourism for almost 10 years.  After several work and life experiences abroad, Anna joined the Your Private Italy team.

“I’m friendly, positive and extremely communicative. I love spending my spare time travelling, discovering new cultures and traditions from all over the world”

Roberta has a diverse background in both hospitality and finance.

She gained her customer service skills while working at St. Peter’s Church and the Vatican Museums and later transitioned to a leadership role in financial services, where she successfully led her team to achieve key objectives. 

During her travels abroad, she had the opportunity to develop an intercultural and open mindset connecting with different cultures thus expand her professional and personal background. 

Her career demonstrates adaptability, determination, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

A student of languages, Noemi lived in Austria & England before starting her career on the Amalfi Coast. Having worked in luxury hotels for 12 years, she refined her skills in customer service, with unmatched attention to detail and personnel management. She loves travelling, yoga, trekking, and even baking cake!

After the High School degree in foreign languages, Valentina graduated in Tourism Management at the University Federico II in Naples in 2007.

After the university, she started to travel around the world working for some of the greatest Hospitality companies such as The Walt Disney World resort and onboard the cruise ships of Costa Crociere and Disney Cruise Line as a Guest Service Agent.

Now Valentina leaves in a small town in the green province of Avellino with her family and during her free time, she loves planning trips, especially to the beloved Sorrento.

She also loves reading and of course travelling! Valentina is the proud mom to two beautiful daughters

Alessandra has always been passionate about languages, cultures, and traveling.

With a master’s degree in Languages for Communication and Cooperation, she has travelled extensively since her youth, developing a sociable and adaptable nature along the way.

She joined Your Private Italy to combine her love for exploration with her expertise in crafting personalized,

detailed itineraries. Alessandra’s attention to every detail ensures that each trip is unique and unforgettable.

Her love for discovering new places is matched by her passion for photography, with her camera always by her side to capture the most spontaneous and authentic moments of life.

Grew up on the Amalfi Coast and passionate about travel, work in tourism has always been part of my life. Nothing makes me happier than to tell others about beautiful, unique destinations and experiences in our country, Italy. I’m passionate about creating travel packages and my biggest motivation to succeed as a travel agent is knowing I get to help people create once-in-a-lifetime memories

Having graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature, Marika began her experience in tourism in a five-star hotel in Rome at the ripe young age of 22. She combined her passion for foreign languages ​​with her administrative prowess, for which she discovered she had a calling.  It was her love of her hometown and family that pulled her out of Rome and into the arms of Your Private Italy.  She is a passionate traveler and always the most spirited of any group. Marika is also the mother of a little daughter.

Dina joined Your Private Italy in 2011 and heads the accounting department.  She graduated with a degree in Tourism Management and had years of practical experience working in the accounting departments of a myriad of travel agencies before joining Your Private Italy. Dina is also the mother of a little daughter.