| April 2008 |
Vol 1, Issue 1 |
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| New Site Opens in Sicily
Roman Mosaics Unveiled on Splendors of Sicily tour |
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 Buongiorno!
Spring is in full swing here in Sicily, and we're busy freshening up our tours with new finds. The fabulous Roman mosaics were just unveiled at the Villa Tellaro, and are now a part of our Splendors of Sicily tour, long before they'll be mentioned in any guidebook! Dating from the 4th century, the original villa was destroyed by a fire, and a farmhouse was built over it, leaving traces of the original villa's 60,000 square foot design. The few surviving mosaics depict a scene from the Iliad, as well as delightfully lavish banquet and hunting scenes. Their exquisite workmanship puts them on par with the finest examples of mosaic work in the Mediterranean, and after 30 years of restoration work, we are pleased to be among the first to see them.
Add this to the list of seven Unesco sites we visit on this tour, plus get behind the scenes with our Sicilian friends, and you can see why this tour was selected by National Geographic Traveler as one of "50 Tours of a Lifetime"!
We're working on a new website, so please visit us often to see what's new, or call Marie toll-free 1-800-462-7911 and she'll help you decide which is the best tour for you. I look forward to hosting you in Italy in 2008.
Ciao from sunny Sicily,
Anita Iaconangelo |
| Truffles in Piedmont & Free Hotel in Turin |
 Reserve your place on this gourmet walking tour by April 20 and enjoy a free hotel in Turin the night before the tour!
Our Piedmont Vineyards & Lakes tour offers a great variety of beautiful walks, and our October 17-23 tour also features exquisite white truffles. Go to the truffle market in Alba to learn how to pick the best, and breathe deeply as our chef ceremoniously shaves your truffle onto a plate of perfect pasta. Take a sip of Barolo and sink into the heavenly bliss of being in Italy. Call 1-800-462-7911 today to reserve your space-only 4 places left! |
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| Wildflowers in the Dolomites - It's Spring in July! |
We've been walking in the Dolomites for 25 years and love the dramatic mountain views and great plates of creamy polenta. Our Wildflowers in the Dolomites tour is timed to enjoy alpine meadows at the peak of the wildflower season, and our participants say that the amazing array of colorful flowers was "far more spectacular than we could have ever imagined". And after a day on the trail, ditto for the warm apple strudel!
Last year our Wildflowers in the Dolomites tour sold out, so make your reservation right away. We're offering a special discount, limited to 4 people, of 200 euro per person, if you sign-up by April 20. Double this discount if you link it with our Dolomites High Routes tour! Call today for more info 1-800- 462-7911 and reserve your place! |
| Cook and Argue in Our Sicilian Kitchen - Walk off the Meals with Anita |
 Emanuele puts parsley in his zucchini pasta, while his sister, Nella, uses mint. Whenever they are together in the kitchen, an argument ensues, which is usually solved by making both versions, so you get to taste two dishes! It's all part of the fun on our Walking & Cooking in Eastern Sicily tour, with Italian Connection's owners Anita and Emanuele hosting you in their home. Enjoy great meals in home kitchens as well as with professional chefs, glorious coastal and countryside walks that Anita discovered through local farmers, and hidden towns blissfully free of tourists.
Join our tour May 31-June 2, and Sept 13-19 or book your own private tour for a small group. It's ideal for small groups of family or friends, like David and Sandra Becker, who dined in our home when we lived in Chianti, and had such a good time that they are coming back with their own 8-person group to Sicily.
Anita will teach you how to select the best seasonal ingredients at the wild and wonderful market, while Emanuele slaves away in the kitchen... Read more including Emanuele's recipe for Asparagus Risotto. |
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Our commitment to personal service goes beyond the tour you book with us. We include a custom service for your travel arrangements within Italy, including hotel reservations at special rates before and after your tour, trains, city guides and lots more. Italian Connection's special touch will make your entire trip worry-free.
Call Marie to reserve your trip today:
Toll-free: 1-800-462-7911 (USA and Canada)
Telephone: (780) 438-5712 (Rest of the World)
Arrivederci! |
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