About Us
Meet BGT
BGT — Best Girlfriend Trips is your go-to travel company for unforgettable escapes with your favorite people. Whether you’re dreaming of a sun-soaked weekend by the beach, a charming getaway to Charleston, or a week sipping wine in a Tuscan villa, BGT was created with you and your girlfriends in mind.
BGT is the sister company to BPP Tours, which has been crafting boutique, small-group tours to Europe since 2014. With over a decade of experience creating unforgettable travel experiences, we launched BGT to focus on something close to our hearts — time well spent with friends.
We believe that every woman deserves a break from the everyday — a chance to laugh, reconnect, and make lasting memories. Whether it’s a 3-night reset or a full-blown overseas adventure, our trips are designed for comfort, connection, and a touch of indulgence.
Let us plan your next Best Girlfriend Trip — because the world is better with friends!
Our Team
M.A. Shute, Director of Global Fun
M.A. has traveled extensively, both personally and professionally. She understands and appreciates quality service, food, wine, and hospitality. Moreover, she is committed to ensuring all of our passengers experience the beauty of Tuscany, while having fun. Her team of experts provides insights into the food, wine and culture of the region. She oversees the planning and execution of every detail of the tour and ensures a superior level of customer service.
Lawrence d’Almeida, Wine Consultant
Lawrence grew up in Paris, was educated at John Cabot International College in Rome, Yale (B.A. in History, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and Harvard (M.A. History). He worked in the wine distribution and retail sectors in the US before returning to Italy to learn winemaking at Kendall-Jackson’s Chianti Classico estate, Tunuta di Arceno. From 1998-2006, Lawrence was winemaker and director of the Chianti Classico winery Villa Casale. He then served as Executive Consultant to the start-up winery, Mozaik in Uria, Turkey. In addition to serving as a cultural and historical guide throughout Italy, he is the Wine Consultant for Silversea Cruises. Lawrence is fluent in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German. By spending a day (or two) with Lawrence in the vineyards, you will leave Tuscany with a new-found knowledge of not only Italian wine but also the world of wine in general.
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