Leah Iudice
Raleigh, North Carolina Travel Agent
Trova Travel Group, LLC, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Email MeEurope, Luxury, and Cruise Specialist
Trova is Italian for “find and discover,” which is what I believe traveling is all about.
Ever since I received my first international pen-pal letter at age twelve, I’ve been hooked on travel. I daydreamed about the cities to which my letters would go and promised myself that I would visit all those places one day. Fast-forward 30 years and it turns out that just keeping my word wasn’t enough, but that promise—of travel and experiencing the world—became a lifelong passion and my career.
Being a travel professional is more than just a job to me; I look forward to building our relationship over time. As your personal travel expert and advocate, know that you’ll always have the support and advice you need. To that end, I am a little old-fashioned and you can expect thorough details in your hand well in advance of any booking.
No matter what phase of life you are in, I believe in delivering exceptional services and creating custom travel experiences. This is why, in addition to my vast personal travel experience and extensive knowledge in Europe and luxury cruising, you’ll also have access to my network of trusted partners who enable me to plan the trip of a lifetime.
I also know the importance of making time for travel and the impact those trips can have. Why trust those memories with anyone other than a professional? You focus on making new memories and let me plan a seamless vacation that everyone will be talking about for years to come.
From a weekend excursion to an around-the-world adventure, and everything in between, we can make all your travel daydreams come true!
Member of Luxury Leaders Alliance
Italy!
The Luxury Leaders Alliance is a unique networking environment for a carefully selected group of luxury advisors that have common experience, skills and mindset. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and educational opportunities, we are empowered to provide sophisticated, personalized experiences to luxury travelers.
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Silversea Specialist
Azamara Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Regent Seven Seas Specialist
The best trip in the past decade!
Reviewed By Debbie - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Eastern Europe ~ Europe
Leah put together a 15 day Central Europe trip for my husband and me. 5 countries - 3 days in each with Air B and B, trains, planes and automobiles. Leah also booked our tours which included a bike tour in Budapest and a private guide in Warsaw. The details were polished and the itinerary was clear and simple to follow. I have recommended Lead Iudice to my friends and Family and will use her expertise again and again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
13 of 19 people found this review helpful
First of Many
Reviewed By Kendall - Nashville, TN | Traveled to Europe
Leah is an incredible resource, knowledgeable guide, and caring soul. I worked with Leah to plan a three country European trip in Fall 2019 for my husband and myself. From the beginning, working with Leah was fantastic. She listens to your needs AND wants to curate a wonderful experience. Her communication is prompt, helpful, and clear. Each option she presented us was obviously hand-picked and sourced from reputable vendors. The execution of our trip was flawless, from the physical itinerary (lifesaver!) to the excursions and everything between. Many travel agents do their job, some do their job well, but if you’re looking for someone who will not only ensure an effortless experience on your part coupled with a warm, friendly above-and-beyond attitude, I encourage you to work with Leah.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
Adriatic Cruise
Reviewed By Sfevers - NC | Traveled to Istanbul ~ Turkey ~ Middle East
I have planned 3 trips with Leah and the latest one this summer of 2023 ha a been the most luxurious and culturally interesting experience my husband and I have been on. We are experienced travelers and do not fear plunging into the unknown with little or no planning but our latest trip has been wonderful due in large part to Leah’s help.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Custom trip to Iceland with extra WOW
Reviewed By Frostygoth - Denver, CO | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
Leah is an excellent travel advisor who does exactly that--she listens to her clients and then advises them on experiences and suggestions that will take their trip to the next level. She recently put together a custom itinerary for a group to spend a week in Iceland, and every detail was absolutely perfect. We had an amazing time without a glitch and were treated to some incredible, unique experiences that the average tourist would not even know about! I cannot recommend working with Leah enough because she cares about her clients having an exceptional experience and will not disappoint!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A remarkable cruise through the French wine region
Reviewed By Frostygoth - Denver, CO | Traveled to Bordeaux ~ France ~ Europe
Leah is a fantastic travel professional and goes above and beyond to create exceptional experiences for her clients. She is very knowledgeable about airlines, trains, cruise lines, you name it, and will work with anyone's timelines and budgets.In April 2023, she coordinated a group of ten women, some she knew and some she didn't, for a river cruise through the Bordeaux region, with various different excursions and trip add-ons before and after the cruise, and the trip was absolutely perfect. We stayed in incredible hotels, had pre-purchased tickets to museums, and had a very fun time on the ship with excellent service. Everything went off without a hitch and her attention to detail ensured that we all had a hassle-free experience. I recommend Leah to all my friends and family and trust her with all my international travel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
LITTALY!!!! because it was so lit
Reviewed By Morrow Fam - Nashville, TN | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Leah did an excellent job booking our family trip to Italy. In the beginning my family could not decide on where to specifically visit in Italy and we were quite overwhelmed, however Leah offered her expertise and helped us plan a vacation that hit all of our needs. Not only were our accommodations wonderful but the excursions she booked for us were also amazing. Leah communicated well during the entire planning process as well as checking in multiple times during our stay. Because of her extensive knowledge and connections to the areas we visited, she also appointed a local contact who served as our coordinator. This was very reassuring and helpful because it was family's first European vacation and it made our vacation easy and stress free! It was an epic trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our first River Cruise
Reviewed By Kirk and Sara - Bald Head Island, NC | Traveled to Rhine River ~ On the River ~ At Sea
Leah was professional, personal, skilled, and always available as she worked with us on our first River Cruise -- or any cruise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Leah Iudice responded:
I am so happy that you loved your first river cruise!
I am so happy that you loved your first river cruise!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
A perfect way to celebrate!
Reviewed By Stephanie - South Haven, Michigan | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
Leah expertly planned our recent trip to London. Her professionalism combined with her personal travel experience and attention to every detail provided us with a family vacation we will never forget. Having never planned a vacation like this, we were overwhelmed with details such as where to stay and what to do when we were there. Leah walked us though every step. She booked transportation, flights, excursions, and dinner reservations. Her guidance truly removed the stress from the planning and let us just be excited for our trip. And the trip was amazing! We couldn’t have done it without her expert advice and preparation. She really covered every detail with us, and even made sure we left enough time to do things that we discovered after our arrival.
I have already recommended her to my family and friends and will definitely use her again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Vacation of our dreams
Reviewed By Chrissy - Cary, North Carolina | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Working with Leah was truly a pleasurable experience from start to finish, she took all of my wants and needs and created the most perfect trip for our family!! Her attention to detail and ability to take what I told her I wanted and create exactly what I had dreamed of was remarkable. Using Leah to plan our trip was the BEST decision we made!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
10/10 Would Recommend
Reviewed By KLee723 - Miami, FL | Traveled to Bordeaux ~ France ~ Europe
Leah is fabulous! Her insight, friendliness and professional (and personal) experience is what makes working with her stand out. She truly takes her time to learn more about the things you want out of your experience- and also finds experiences you never knew existed or needed! Everything was coordinated and executed with ease. I was never worried while traveling and she was always available to chat or plan anything last minute.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Unforgettable trip!
Reviewed By Jill M. - Buffalo, NY | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Leah did a fantastic job planning our trip to France. She was thorough yet efficient. Everything was cared for. Thus, we had time to enjoy every spectacular moment!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Perfect trip to Umbria
Reviewed By Anna - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Umbria ~ Italy ~ Europe
Thank you, Leah and Alessandro, for an incredible trip to Umbria! The whole experience was wonderful and I especially appreciated the good pacing, with daily tours at the start of the week, then two open days around the day-long trip to Tuscany. It felt like we did so much, but it never felt tiring or stressful. The highlights for me were the Assisi tour, the wine tastings (that lasagna!) and the villa. I loved that we had lots of room to be together but there was also space to hang out by yourself to just enjoy the environment and atmosphere. And the view of vineyards and Assisi from our room had me pinching myself every morning!
I know I will be talking about this trip for a long, long time!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Once in a lifetime experience!
Reviewed By Donna - Durham, NC | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
My friend of 25 years was turning 50 and wanted to throw herself an amazing international trip with lots of friends. Leah with Trova travel arranged and managed every detail of the trip. The itinerary was full but she also managed to save time for rest and on your own time. Leah’s Italian partner was impeccable. She would contact him during the trip for last minute changes or requests. This was my first international trip and I didn’t have to do or worry about anything. I traveled with more seasoned international travelers and they all commented they never travel where they didn’t have to plan a thing. Not sure if I can ever travel again without having Trova travel plan my trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Best Travel Agent and Travel Buddy
Reviewed By Kim L - Newport Beach, CA | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Leah was literally a trip saver when LAX would not take my passport. She worked with me and the airlines to get me not one, but two rescheduled flights to get to Italy from California. The trip to Italy itself was amazing and Leah thought of all the details and made our trip one of the best I have ever had. Having her book the tours and then be there with us was really cool. I don't think I can ever book a trip without the help of a talented travel agent like Leah again. Thanks, Leah!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Remarkable Agent!
Reviewed By Jill M. - Buffalo, NY | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
I cannot praise Leah's work enough! Her planning of my trip to Northern Italy was fantastic. She is efficient, empathetic and flexible. I would and have recommended her to everyone I know! She is currently planning a trip for me in 2023 to Bordeaux, France- I know it will be unforgettable thanks to Leah!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Leah Iudice responded:
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
ICELAND! Wow!
Reviewed By JCole - Buffalo NY | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
Leah is an absolute pleasure to work with. She covers all the bases... and then some! You never have to worry about hotel reservations, transfers, etc. Just go, vacation and have an amazing time. If Leah booked it for you ... it's sure to be incredible!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bordeaux & Paris - not to be missed!
Reviewed By Jennifer - Buffalo NY | Traveled to Bordeaux ~ France ~ Europe
Leah was absolutely wonderful. She was very thorough, booking all of our transfers, hotels, dinner reservations, etc. in advance. She was always prepared with a "Plan B", just in case, taking all the worry out of our travel. It was so nice to be able to just relax and enjoy our holiday . Leah made that possible! I would highly recommend her for your next holiday!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Vacation of a lifetime.
Reviewed By The Family - Detroit, MI | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Leah did a fantastic job helping us to plan our family vacation! She listened to our wishes and helped to fulfill them!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Leah is AMAZING!!!!
Reviewed By Mindy - Nashville, TN | Traveled to Europe
Leah has booked numerous international trips for me over the last few years, and I couldn't imagine planning something without her help!She does a fabulous job of listening about places I want to visit, and then uses her knowledge and expertise to develop itineraries that include excellent dining options and one of a kind experiences that are unforgettable.
I *highly recommend* using Leah to book your next trip - you won't be disappointed!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
11 of 24 people found this review helpful
European Adventure
We met Leah & discussed the activities we like to do museums & culture. When we talked budget and priorities, Leah “got us." We flew into Budapest and out of Prague with stops in Bratislava, Vienna, Krakow, and Warsaw in between….We had bicycle tours, saw classical Viennese music, visited a concentration camp, toured cities and ate amazing food. Leah literally booked our trains, planes & automobiles plus bus & boat. Leah checked in with us via text while we were away and was even there to make a slight change in our itinerary when we decided to stay an extra day in Warsaw. We never felt rushed. Leah understands the travel industry like no other and shares her passion and flair for customer service in everything she does. Additionally - all accommodations were perfectly booked. It was the best trip we have ever taken, I do not think we would have enjoyed the trip half as much had we tried to piece it together ourselves. I will never plan my own travel again!
Provided by Debbie L. - Raleigh, North Carolina