Why Do Women Love Italy?

Your resource for authentic travel to Italy & beyond.

Summer 2013
  

Villages of Sicily Workshop and Tour with Joel Wolfson

 

Sept 25 - Oct 2 

 

Experience this ancient land up close and personal.

 

For Photographers and non-photographers alike.

 

For Women and Men alike!

 

Just a few spots left on this very special trip.

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A Fun New Book!
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"Letters from Italy"
 
Susan Van Allen's new collection of travel tales in bell'Italia.  Each adventure is written with heart, passion, and humor.
  
The last chapter came much too soon!
  
  
  
  
Today's Italian Lesson - by FIAT
Backseat Italians
Backseat Italians
The new super cute Fiat comes complete with an Italian Family to assist with your cultural immersion!
  
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Ciao!    

 

Celebrating the Spirit of Travel and the Spirit of bell'Italia!
  
Most of us know each other from previous trips or travel shows and I know we all have at least one thing in common - a great passion for traveling to Italy!  Though there is no shortage of insightful people sharing their love for Italy and for travel in general - I could think of no better way to pay tribute than to share a few of the pretty cool things in my corner of the world . . . Enjoy!  
  
Salute!

  

 

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Just Why Do Women Love Italy So Much?
 
  100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go by Susan Van Alllen

Watch and learn from author Susan Van Allen's warm and wonderful observations. Does all this strike a chord with you? Then come to Tuscany with Susan this November  . . .  details below:

  

A Golden Week in Tuscany! For Women Only

November 2 - 9, 2013 (almost full!)

 

Golden Tuscany Woman

There are many trips to Tuscany out there - but only one led by the woman who wrote the book!  Join Susan Van Allen, author of "100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go" as she leads a week of fun in the Tuscan countryside based at our wonderful Il Borgo Estate!  Immerse in breathtaking surroundings. Celebrating the olive harvest. Indulge your taste buds. Stroll through hilltop villages. Shop for artisan treasures and relax in natural thermal springs. This fabulous journey is specially designed to feed the body and soul of the female traveler to Tuscany!

Learn More   (just a few spots left!)

 

Have You Heard of Recipideos? 
Fine Art and Food by Liana
  
Nonna's Stuffed Eggplant
Nonna's Stuffed Eggplant

With the right ingredients, it's easier than you think to cook authentic Italian Recipes - and these inspiring videos with their fun music and clear demonstrations are just the thing to help us make dinner like Nonna!  Naturally, I present to you one of my favorites as an example! Buon Appetito!   

  
Please visit Liana Sofia's websites: ita-liana.com for more wonderful tips and recipes and lianasofia.com to view her beautiful fine art fresco paintings. Bellissima!
Daughters of the American Dream
  

Paula Cullison in Sicily

I am proud to tell you about my friend and freelance travel writer Paula Cullison and her book "Daughters of the American Dream" which you can read FREE on her website or download your own copy....Stories of American born daughters of Italian immigrants : including essays, recipes, and regional notes in English and Italian.  A journey many of us share... And she is a pretty darn good photographer, too! Brava!

 

  
Inclusive Tuscany at Il Borgo!
  
 
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Enjoy the best of Tuscany from your very own casa in the Chianti Countryside amidst olive groves and vineyards at the beautiful il Borgo estate. Our programs include day trips to must-see towns and dinners out at wonderful local restaurants. It's just like visiting family!    Learn more

 

September is completely sold out but space still available in October and November! Now taking requests for 2014. Come see for yourself why a vacation to Il Borgo is so popular!

 

 

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See Traveler's Reviews of Il Borgo!

 


Fine purchase opportunities also exist at the Il Borgo Estate. Please inquire with Gina at 623-680-0853, gina@villavita.net.  

  

 

Frequently Asked Questions about a vacation at Il Borgo

 

 

Interested in leading your own social gathering in Italy? Call Villa Vita today to help make it happen for you! 
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Photo Credits: Top Banner - Don Bierman - thank you Don and Nancy!

 

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