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SUMMER 2012

"Dream of Italy"

Special Limited Time Offer!

  

Bring la dolce vita home with the award-winning travel newsletter, Dream of Italy. Editor Kathy McCabe has an amazing knack for uncovering all those hidden Italian gems we adore. With your subscription, you'll also have access to 93 back issues covering every corner of the boot! For new subscribers before the end of June, Dream of Italy is offering a $15 discount plus a fantastic bonus: THREE FREE issues of the colorful glossy travel magazine Italia! sent to your home - a $32 value! SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

 

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"Golden Days in Italy" Blog

 

Botticelli's Birth of Venus 


If you've read Susan Van Allen's book 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, then you already know about the special  "Golden Days" pages crowning each chapter like a jeweled tiara.  Her blog continues to provide us with beautiful suggestions for ideal experiences in Italy that feed the soul of the female traveler . . . men love it too!

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Private Lessons and Workshops in Italy and beyond with renowned Photographer

Sandro Santioli

 

Girl in India 

"Looking at the world through the eyes of a child, with innocence, purity without adhering to any stereotypes is the best approach to creative expression. We must free our intuition." 

 

Visit Sandro's Blog for upcoming workshops or contact us for more information.

Sandro Santioli 




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Ciao!    

 

For those with a passion for Italy and travel in general, we bring
you cool trips to satisfy those bucket lists... including autumn travels in Tuscany with a celebrated guidebook author, lessons with acclaimed photographers, and the best darn inclusive Tuscany vacation ever at Il Borgo di Villa Bossi Pucci! And with the most favorable dollar to euro exchange rate in years - it's time to travel!
 
Salute!

 

Gina at San Fruttuoso

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Okay Ladies, Here is the Tuscany Trip you've been waiting for . . . 
 

Join Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, for a Golden Week in Tuscany November 3rd -10th.  With a small group of kindred spirits, settle into an idyllic villa (our lovely Il Borgo!) and enjoy a delicious itinerary specially crafted by Susan, full of treats to nourish the heart, mind and soul of the female traveler. Autumn is a perfect time to stop and take a breath, relax, recharge and enjoy before the busy holiday season begins. And with Susan as your guide, you'll experience the very best of this Golden Harvest Time!   More info

 

More Glowing Reviews for Il Borgo!
 

Il Borgo Gazebo TripAdvisor says it all  . . .

 

"Put this place on your bucket list"

 

"Wonderful and special place..."

 

"Pleased beyond words"

 

"What a charming place to stay"

 

   (and these are just from May!)

 

The inclusive vacation at Il Borgo known as "Lessons of Tuscany"  truly is the ideal way to experience the beauty of Tuscany. Summer space still available. Special group discounts.  Call or write now!  More info

 

Joel Wolfson's May Photo Workshop is a Winner for Non Photographers, too! 
 

 ". . . as a non-photographer traveling companion who attended your Tuscany workshop, I can't thank you enough for the vacation of a lifetime!"  Nancy

 

"Since the Tuscany workshop Pam has taken a thousand pictures - I can't tell you what a difference your tour has made in her photography and sheer enjoyment of it!"  Al and Pam

 

Villa Vita is proud to be the tour provider for Joel's Tuscany Photo and Cultural Workshops - ideal for those who wish to travel together enjoying excellent professional instruction and wonderful touring opportunities for travel companions, as well!    More Info

 

Also visit JoelWolfson.com for more information.

A Perfect Summer Cocktail

 

Sgroppino al Limone: A delightful beverage for after dinner or out on the patio! In Venice, your waiter might make Sgroppino at your table by beating the sorbet and wine into a mixture as refreshing as whipped snow. Perfect on a hot summer day!

 

2 cups (16 ounces) good-quality lemon sorbet, softened
1 ounce vodka or Limoncello
1/3 cup Prosecco wine, chilled
Mint leaves and lemon zest for garnish

4 glasses of choice chilled

 

In a bowl, whisk lemon ice cream until smooth. Gradually whisk (do not use a blender) in the vodka or Limoncello and Prosecco only until mixed and creamy. You don't want it too thick, but you don't want it real thin, either. Transfer to a pitcher and pour into chilled glasses. Sprinkle lemon zest on top and garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately with small spoons. Salute!

 

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