We are so pleased to announce three tours for Spring 2009.
There's the Tastes of Tuscany (April 26- May 7, 2009), an in-depth tour of this famous region with a special focus on food and wine. We'll make our base in Florence and visit Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Fiesole. Of course, we'll have plenty of time to see the Renaissance treasures of Florence, too. This tour also includes a hands-on cooking class in a lovely villa in the Tuscan countryside, and our Secret Shopping Tour.
Then there's the Artful Tour of Florence & Venice (May 10-21, 2009), perfect for art lovers who want to really understand what they're seeing. This tour includes a day trip to Siena and San Gimignano as well as 3 days in magical Venice. You'll love floating along the canals in a gondola and hearing a Vivaldi concert in a beautiful former church. This tour also includes a hands-on cooking class in a Tuscan villa, and fantastic shopping.
Finally, we are delighted to be partnering with master coach and best-selling author Caterina Rando in offering 2 one-week tours
of Living La Dolce Vita featuring Caterina's Uplift Your Life Program. Choose either May 24-31 or May
31-June 7, 2009. We'll begin and end in Italy's fashion capital, Milan, spend a few relaxing days in Varenna--that's a photo of our hotel-- on Lake Como (with a day trip to fabulous Bellagio), and 2 days in Venice. During three afternoons, you'll learn new skills and strategies for living your best life in the exciting Uplift Your Life Program. This is a very special and unique tour and...it may be tax deductible, so check with your accountant.
Speaking of money, we've worked hard to keep our prices down, and in fact are offering the Tastes of Tuscany and Artful Tours at 2008 prices. Don't let stories about the euro keep you from living your dream. The exchange rate really matters if you're an importer/exporter, but for travelers the difference in the last few years is generally about $150 for a two week stay.
Prices aren't likely to go down anytime soon and may very well continue to rise. The gloomy newspaper reports have had an effect on tourism though, and the good news is that the crowds are smaller and many shops and restaurants are offering discounts and bargains. It's actually a great time to visit Italy!
Finally, we're offering an Early Bird Special for those who sign-up with a deposit for any of the spring tours by October 31, 2008. You'll save $200.00 on your Final Payment. That's $200.00 you can use to buy a gorgeous leather bag or two!
We do expect these tours to fill quickly, so don't delay! Find full information at Time of Your Life Tour News.
