Rem Malloy, owner of Travel4Real and co-founder of Italy4Real · Travel4Real family archive
THE FAMILY BEHIND YOUR TRIP
A mother, a son and a love of travel.
In 1995, Deborah de Maio and her son, Rem Malloy, founded Italy4Real. Their Italian roots and belief in personal hospitality shaped the family business behind Travel4Real.
Today, owner Rem and the team bring the same personal approach to vacations across Europe. We listen to your ideas, help you choose a practical route and look after the details.
Deborah’s care for travelers continues to guide our work.
Deborah de Maio, co-founder of Italy4Real · Travel4Real family archive
Personal stories from vacations our family business helped plan.
I Love Travel4Real
Veronica I
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I love Italy4Real! Great great great Italian family who know Italy and know exactly what to recommend for their clients traveling abroad. Thank you Deborah and Rem for several years of a great friendship and partnership!
An Above and Beyond Experience!
The Schaffers
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I cannot say enough nice things about this company and this experience. Travel4Real offers an above and beyond experience that you could never get if you attempted to plan a tour on your own because they know people everywhere you go. They are good people running an honest business who really do everything they can to give you the experience of a lifetime!!
Travellers are royally treated
Guadalupe R
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I love this travel company and the manner that travellers are royally treated. They often become lifelong friends!
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Our trip was fabulous! Thanks to Travel4Real.
D Rubino
A perfect customized trip. They laid everything out perfectly for us…For that, I am so thankful. I cannot wait to go back. Venice was our favorite. All of the tours fit our needs perfectly….Thank you again.
This was the best vacation that both my husband and I have been on
L Mazzella
This was the best vacation that both my husband and I have been on and we have traveled both locally and abroad. The individual attention to detail and experience that Rem and his team have developed was what make the trip and wonderful as it was.
This is the way to travel!
Sandy L
We had a group of 8, and everything was already worked out. From transfers into cities like Venice and Rome to tickets to attractions, hotel reservations and restaurant reservations. All we had to do was show up and enjoy ourselves!
This was the best vacation ever!
Joel & Lorilee
Travel4Real created my dream vacation. They planned the right amount of tours and personal time that matched our wants. I have recommended Travel4Real to several people and I’m hoping to work with them again to go back and vacation there again.
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A few moments shared by the people behind our trips.
Travelers posing together in a historic town square · Travel4Real traveler collectionTravel group visiting the gardens of Isola Bella · Travel4Real traveler collectionFamily standing beside their tour van · Travel4Real traveler collectionTraveler posing beside a large golden sculpture · Travel4Real traveler collectionCouple sitting in an open-top car · Travel4Real traveler collectionTour group gathered outside a historic building · Travel4Real traveler collectionTravel group posing beside their tour coach · Travel4Real traveler collectionTravelers raising glasses together during a tasting · Travel4Real traveler collectionTravelers smiling for a group selfie · Travel4Real traveler collectionTravelers visiting a cheese-aging room · Travel4Real traveler collectionTravelers overlooking the Faraglioni sea stacks on Capri · Travel4Real traveler collectionTravelers sharing wine around a table · Travel4Real traveler collection
A LOCAL BUSINESS. PERSONAL SERVICE.
Awards & recognition
Recognition for Italy4Real, the sister brand within our family business.
THE SEATTLE TIMES · 2026
Silver Best Travel Agency
Italy4Real received Silver Best Travel Agency in Best in the PNW.
Tell us what you love, how you like to travel and what you want to spend. We bring your accommodations, sightseeing and ground transportation together in a complete vacation of seven nights or longer.
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Places you’ll love staying
Choose your pace and the places you want to explore. We plan accommodations around your route, interests and budget.
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Experiences chosen for you
Make room for food, wine, art, history or time outdoors. Your proposal explains which experiences are private and which are shared.
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A route built around your time
We connect your stays and sightseeing with ground transportation, so each stop fits your schedule and travel preferences.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. PERSONAL PLANNING.
Bring us your wish list. We’ll help shape the details.
Our family business has planned personal vacations since 1995.
Contact us at least two months before departure. Six to eight months ahead gives us more time to work through your preferences and available options.
Could I combine several countries in one trip?
Yes. Tell us your priorities and we’ll help build a practical route around your trip length, pace and travel time between stops.
Do you book individual hotels, tours or rentals?
We plan complete vacation packages of seven nights or longer, including accommodations, sightseeing and ground transportation. We do not offer standalone bookings or vacation rentals.