Azzurra Travels; is a small business with over 55 years of joint experience in the hospitality, event management, operations and logistics sector, spanning from UK, USA and Italy. We pride ourselves in offering our guests the traditional values of yesteryear with authentic and genuine southern Italian hospitality, yet blended with the professionalism and efficiency that is expected in the modern world.
our story
A dream that was always in the making....
Gennaro met Victoria when she was on vacation in the summer of 2014 and a whirlwind romance began that would ultimately change both of their lives forever.
By the end of the same year Victoria left her Event Management and Corporate Executive Assistant job in London, England and after a 6 week holiday together they decided to throw caution to the wind and Victoria moved to Praiano, Gennaro’s beloved home town. Once Victoria had settled into a new culture, a new life and a new home; Gennaro was ready to start his boat tour guide business knowing that Victoria would support and help him manage and promote the company.
The business grew organically through word of mouth and referrals over ten years (and 2 children) later, Frankie Boatours www.frankieboatours.com is one of the most sought after boat tour companies along the Amalfi Coast.
About us
Victoria CLIFFORD-CAPRIGLIONE
Growing up Victoria moved around a lot and so because she was always the “New Girl” at school, connecting with people and making friends was something that comes easily to her. Through her spiritual practices, and being able to have a universal perspective, Victoria intiutively knows that serving people is her soul purpose and what she is passionate about. Whilst studying, she waitressed until she found a full time job as an admin and events assistant. Throughout her career Victoria has worked for celebrities, aristocracy and high net worth individuals, which honed her organisational, logistic and communication skills.
When she met Gennaro she was an Executive Assistant to the CEO of an International Coffee House brand and was also the company’s Culture & Events Manager as well as coordinating the international department and investor relations. Being so close to the CEO, she was exposed yet guided to innovative concepts and business strategies of the company and was given the authority and autonomy on behlaf of the Board of Director’s. Victoria manages the company on Gennaro’s behalf including administration, bookings, marketing and social media content. Along side this Victoria is a certified Health & Wellness Coach www.apppleblossomcoaching.com .
GennarO CAPRIGLIONE
Born and bred in Praiano, Gennaro (or Frankie to his friends) is passionate and patriotic of the town Praiano, which he is proud to call home. Service is in Gennaro’s blood as his grandfather opened the very first grocery store in Praiano just after the war, and was handed down to his mother Anna. Gennaro helped his mother in the shop throughout his childhood, becoming very comfortable around people and installed the willingness to help anyone whenever he could.
Gennaro waited tables throughout his adolescence and as Praiano’s tourist industry grew, Gennaro decided to improve his English by travelling around Australia for 6 months (he tried to move to London – but it was too cold!). Eventually Gennaro launched Frankie Boatours (www.frankieboatours.com) welcoming locals, friends, existing clients and new guests onboard. Over the years the business grew organically and is overjoyed that he gets to share the best of the coast with so many people and every day is a chance to serve and make other people’s wishes come true.
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We’ve known Victoria and Gennaro for years and although we know everyone in Praiano, we always call upon them to help us with our plans. I recently celebrated my 50th birthday in Praiano and the first person I called was Victoria!
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