| Tuscany Comes to Arizona!
Chef Giuseppe "The Tuscan Cook" arrived again this year for two fun-filled weeks of classes and events around the state.
Chef Giuseppe presented many fortunate Arizona residents with wonderful, simple, and traditional recipes during his travels to local culinary schools and private homes. His passion for the foods and wines of his home region comes through emphatically in his teachings and in his cooking!
A class favorite is Ribollita Soup - an ideal winter dish and ultimate comfort food Italian style.
A special thanks to Karolyn McCain of Food Wine Travel Connection for bringing Chef Giuseppe back to Phoenix!
You can learn more about Chef Giuseppe's Culinary Tours in Tuscany by visiting our website.
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| Would you like to read some wonderful short stories?
RITRATTI ITALIANI...
Portraits of Italy
This Blog is full of delightful little stories and thoughts, written in both English and Italian of her time spent nella bella Italia.
We happened upon these stories searching the Internet for material for our Italian language study group. They are perfect for learning and perfect for enjoyable reading in any language!
Grazie Dana!
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How about learning to speak Italian in Sicily?
Travel writer Paula Giangreco has written an article from her recent trip to Sicily to learn Italian and find the home of her father (pictured above). Crossing over the language barrier opens up a whole new experience when visiting Italy. To read more about learning Italian in beautiful Sicily, visit Slow Travel's website to view her article by clicking below.
Villa Vita advertises on SlowTrav.com and considers it be to be a valuable resource for travel to Europe and North America. | |
| Buon Anno!
Another new year arrives - And it's February already! Is it me or is time passing more quickly these days?
The word is out and the word is CHANGE. Perhaps the events of the past few years have many of us changing the way we look at our lives in general. Are we spending enough time with the things that matter most to us? Our family and friends - living our passions? Did we always want to do something and just never made the time? Well, we all know time will run out - and whatever it is that you long to see and do... I hope it makes it to the top of the list for 2009. And if visiting Italy is at all in your plans - you are in luck because you have Villa Vita to help you arrive!
May 2009 bring you much happiness and peace - and newly found hope for your dreams to come true.
Tanti Auguri, 
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 Creative Vision in Tuscany Photography Workshop
We have only a few spots left on this unique photography workshop. Based in such a magnificent setting, this program is designed for both the photographer wishing to increase their skills utilizing Joel's progressive teaching techniques, as well as for the traveler wishing to experience a fine vacation with deluxe lodging, excellent dining, knowledgeable guides, and fascinating places - all in a small group environment for maximum benefits and a truly enjoyable experience. read more.
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 Culinary Tours with Chef Giuseppe "The Tuscan Cook"
Unique Culinary Programs where you learn in the city, the country, and the seaside as well as "nella cucina"! Chef Giuseppe has been surrounded by good food from birth, born at his grandfather's ancient olive mill not far from the town of Montecatini Terme in Tuscany. His fabulous programs are available from April through November and are a wonderful addition to any Italian vacation. Custom packages can be designed for individuals and small groups upon request. read more.
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 Lessons of Tuscany at Il Borgo
Come experience the wonders of Tuscany from the affordable luxury residential resort of Il Borgo di Villa Bossi-Pucci. This inclusive program features daily visits to enchanting medieval cities and towns and lingering meals each evening in local family restaurants. Enroll in optional classes such as cooking and wine, ceramic painting, art history, photography and more from the "campus" at Il Borgo, or just relax by the pool over looking olive groves and distant castles. This unique holiday based in the hills of Chianti offers the authentic Tuscan experience that will leave you fulfilled and restored, and you may even learn a thing or two! read more.
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 Find Your Family in Italy
More and more people these days are yearning to get back in touch with their roots and trace their heritage - especially to Italy where hundreds of thousands of immigrants have settled all over the world. There are many ways to attack this noble and ambitious project. Villa Vita along with Fantastica Italia - Phoenix based companies comprised of American and Italian travel and language specialists can assist with making the necessary arrangements to make your quest successful. We can assist at any level, whether it is just lodging and transportation you need, or letters in Italian containing your information to present to the local city halls and churches - or all of the above. read more.
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 Spa and Wellness Italian Style
The Tuscan region is abundant with healing thermal waters and destination spas. Many of these spas are not only therapeutic centers, but also invaluable sources of general psychic and physical regeneration. The beneficial effects of the warm mineral waters restore well-being to the body and soul, and offer a total sense of good health and deep relaxation. Villa Vita can assist in creating your own Yoga retreat or finding the right Spa and program to suit your needs and desires. read more.
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