Interested in bidding on one of these fantastic getaways? Make sure to place your online 

bid by 12 p.m. (EDT) on May 23, 2013.
Be treated like a king (or queen) as you jet off to Italy in Lufthansa's luxurious business class. During your four-night stay, be sure to take in the sites of Italy's capital city from your centrally located, premium four-star hotel in downtown Rome. No need to deal with other tourists while you're there; enjoy a privately-guided tour of the Vatican or the Roman Forum & Coliseum with an English-speaking guide. This trip is sure to leave you feeling like Eternal City royalty.
 
Opening Bid: $6,000
Current Bid: $8,011 (as of today at 12pm EDT)
Next Available Bid: $9,011

   

 

Looking to see a new side of Italy? Fly Alitalia's Classica Economy to Sicily's eastern coast for an adventurous getaway for two. Feel the sea breeze on your face as you spend four nights in a premium four-star hotel in Giardini Naxos, located right on the water. Chart your own path as you choose between a privately-guided tour of Catania, Syracuse or Mt. Etna with an English-speaking guide. For those looking to travel off the beaten path, this adventure is calling your name.
 
Opening Bid: $1,750
Current Bid: $7,500 (as of today at 12pm EDT)
Next Available Bid: $8,500

 

 
Leave your worries on the dock as you sail away on a seven-night cruise aboard the MSC Divina. Divinely inspired by screen legend Sophia Loren, the MSC Divina will depart from Port Miami to cruise the brightest gems in the eastern or western Caribbean, from St. Thomas to St. Maarten and the Cayman Islands. Whether you choose to explore the sites on land or take in the luminous views from your private balcony, this cruise on MSC's Goddess of the Seas simply can't be beat.
 
Opening Bid: $1,500
Current Bid: $2,500 (as of today at 12pm EDT)
Next Available Bid: $3,000

To place you bid or learn more about these amazing trips, visit the SIF Auction Site.

 

 

Contact Krystyne at the National Office or call 202.547.2900 for more information.

Proceeds from the auction will support the Sons of Italy Foundation's National Scholarship and Education Fund, related charities and cultural preservation programs.