Dolce Vita Experience & Collection

What we do: Dolce Vita Experience & Collection specializes in holiday accommodations and immersive travel experiences in Tuscany, Italy, and Catalonia, Spain. The company offers carefully selected rural accommodations and villa rentals, emphasizing quality, authenticity, and personalized service. They also organize gastronomic events such as Saveurs Toscanes and provide tailor-made travel experiences including gastronomic journeys and Vespa tours, focusing on luxury and exclusivity.

Where we are located: The company is headquartered at Rue Eugène Castaigne 3, 1330 La Hulpe, Belgium. This location serves as the central office for their operations and customer service.

Short history: Founded following a 1998 inspiration from agritourism discovered at a wedding in Tuscany, Dolce Vita was established by Alessandro Melan to promote authentic, immersive travel experiences far from mass tourism. About ten years ago, the company evolved into Dolce Vita Experience, embracing the slow travel philosophy and expanding its offerings to include meaningful encounters and long-term local partnerships.

Organization & culture: Dolce Vita Experience & Collection is a small organization that values respect, human scale, and personalized service. The company prioritizes quality over quantity, ensuring each accommodation is personally visited and selected. Their culture emphasizes quick, helpful customer service in English and long-term satisfaction through word-of-mouth reputation. The company maintains close relationships with local owners and partners to deliver tailor-made experiences.