the founders | anthony & Denise campopiano

Husband and wife, Anthony and Denise Campopiano are Italian citizens, both with ancestors from the province of Caserta, Italy but currently reside in Nashville, TN with their three adult sons: Gian, Dante, and Derek, daughter-in-love Laura and three grandsons, Nolan, Julian, and Roman. When they’re not caring for Anthony’s parents, Nonni and Papa, or playing with Molly, their adorable Goldendoodle, their true passion for the culture and experience of Italy leads them back there several times a year, even venturing to buy a home in a medieval village of Umbria.

the local | brian Alex

Brian has been traveling to Italy for over 30 years. First in the military, then to visit his Italian family, and now as our on-site Concierge, he continues to imbibe and embody Italian culture. Living in Sicily since 2013, Brian travels extensively all over the country and speaks the Bella Lingua fluently. He’s our go-to guy on the ground, and he’ll be glad to show you around. He also does mission work with non-profits for his local Sicilian community and refugees.

the connector | Patti franklin nelson

Patti is a new team member at Italy With Bella but is not new to Italy nor to travel consulting. She lived in Italy for over 20 years and returned to the States to become an international travel specialist. Patti began teaching the Italian language at her school called “Italian For Fun!” several years ago, and today classes take place on Zoom teaching all levels of Italian. She is a widow and lives just outside of Murfreesboro, TN. Her expertise and contacts mixed with knowledge of unexplored parts of Italy bring our clients to “live like a local” in small towns, pristine beaches, and hidden treasures.

Italy is a favorite European travel destination for Americans, but few people know how to really navigate the “bel paese”, which means “beautiful country” in Italian. And while Italian food, culture, and language can seem familiar, they can also be obstacles to really relaxing while you’re there.

That’s where we come in. Our Italy with Bella team has over 30 years of experience traveling to Italy, living in Italy, and helping others to experience the bel paese like the locals do. As dual-citizens of America and Italy, we love and value Italian culture, and we can’t wait to share it with you!