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MULTI-GENERATIONAL TRAVEL: A SUCCESS STORY

Posted in Borgo Finochietto, Europe, Family Travel, italy, Montalcino, Multi-Generational Travel, Palio, Siena, Travel, Tuscany, tagged , , , , , , , on April 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »

In the summer of 2015, I was basking in the Tuscan sun with one of my favorite clients – the Pelos Family. This trip took several years to design and execute, and it culminated into a precious 40+ person family reunion in Italy. Interested in finding out more? Take a look at the Virtuoso Traveler Magazine article (on page 52).

 

Borgo Finochietto
Family Dinner
Valley Fog
Borgo Finochietto

 

Florence Skyline
Siena Palio
Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica
Monte Olivieto Maggiore
Monte Olivieto Maggiore

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NEW COPPOLA VILLA HOTEL: SOUTHERN ITALY

Posted in Europe, Travel, tagged , , , , , on January 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »

This new hotel being launched by Francis Ford Coppola in the lesser-traveled region of southern Italy comes across romantic, eclectic (mix of modern design, craftsmanship and non-Italian elements), and intimate – all attributes I love in a hotel:

Palazzo Margherita (not yet opened, but worth bookmarking)

These articles provide you with a nice sense of what to expect:

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DIVERSITY IN THE ALPS

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on April 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

This is my virgin blog. So be gentle. And patient. And give me feedback. Let me start with the basics: My objective is to share travel experiences with my community. On that note, I thought I would start off easy by sharing one of my personal favorites – Hiking, eating, and sleeping my way through the Alps (no, not all of the Alps in one trip!). This is not for everyone, but if you enjoy the outdoors and getting a bit of exercise folded into your travels, it can hit the spot.

Hiking in the Alps can easily be mixed and matched with other interests:

Parasailing in Talloires

Parasailing in Talloires

  • Adventure Experiences:  Jumping off mountains, bungey jumping or canyoning

  • City dwelling: Milan, Zurich, Munich or Salzburg
  • Language Immersion
  • Health Spas
  • Agri-Tourism
  • Culinary
  • Wine
  • Museums

Here are a few of my favorite spots in the Alps:

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For a perfect ending — watch this video!

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