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NEWSLETTER SPRING 2007
 

Il Bollettino di Gina's Italy
Spring 2007
 
The gentle hints of spring encourage us to prepare for Easter and warm sunny days. After the Lenten journey we are ready for the Easter egg hunts and festivals celebrating new life. In Italy this is the time of cultural events like the “Scoppio del carro” in Florence, music festivals, folklore events, races and weekends dedicated to spring (Festa della primavera). This is a wonderful time to visit Italy. In only a few weeks, travelers with Gina's Italy will begin their venture into this season of rebirth. From Venice to Rome, we will make stops to enjoy the events that springtime offers.
 

Unique Travel Experience in Italy

 

 Tours with Gina's Italy LLC provide opportunities to visit towns rarely on the tourist circuit and to interact with the locals. From visits to small family restaurants to viewing art treasures left by grand artists of a period, every tour offers an exceptional glimpse into Italian life and culture. Gina constantly investigates new opportunities she can offer her travelers. History abounds in the small towns. Why not tread these places whenever possible. Sprinkle a trip with many off the beaten path spots. One can appreciated these towns after the stop in a major center. Plan now for 2008. Reservations are already being taken. Buon viaggio a tutti!

 
European Car Rental At Competitive Pricing

  
Are you planning your trip to Italy? Will you be driving? If so, visit CAR RENTAL IN EUROPE when making your reservations. This site will offer you discounts on your car rental. You will be able to select your places of pickup and drop-off from a long list of options. A reminder: a pickup at the airport often means a 20% higher tariff than a pickup in city center. Importantly, it is always advisable to make the plans for car rentals in the USA. Car rental pricing is much higher once you arrive to Europe. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@ginasitaly.com.
 

 Art Show

 Musa Wolcott of Lake Oswego, Oregon, a recent traveler to Italy on the PAINT ITALY tour with Gina’s Italy, has organized an art show at which she will display her art and memories of this experience. For those in the area, you can visit her work at the Rhodes-Stringfellow Gallery at Cannon Beach, OR on Saturday May 2nd. Do some early Christmas shopping and bring home a breathtaking watercolor of Italy for your home!


Calling artists to paint in Italy

  

Come and Paint Italy May 2008 with award winning artist Sally Delap-John and Gina's Italy.  Delight in wonderful scenery and paint with your instructor as she shares her wealth of knowledge gained from experiences in Florence Italy along with years of teaching art groups. We will visit Tuscany, Umbria and Abruzzo.   For 11 nights you will enjoy delightful lodgings in small family run hotels. Begin the day at a breakfast buffet. Enjoy the convenience of picnic lunches that allow you to do your art. Enrich your experience at local markets or festivals. Transportation will be provided from and to the Rome Italy airport at Fiumicino.  Dates are from May 19th to May 29th in country. For more information you can contact Sally at: sdjtaffy@aol.com or Gina at: info@ginasitaly.com.


 Casanuova di Ama Olive Oil

  

Many of you have come to know the exceptional quality of the Casanuova di Ama olive oil. Daniela of Casanuova is pleased to share the labors of her family by sending us the fruits of the first pressing each year. If you missed the opportunity to purchase your supply in 2006, please mark your calendars. We will again pre-order this year’s production the first part of November.  As in years’ past we will bring in three sizes: 1 liter, half-liter and 250 ml gift bottle.

Make your list now of those you wish to gift the oil to. The bottles are an appreciated gift for any cook. For more details see: Casanuova di Ama.
 

Thank you for your enthusiasm and attention to this issue of Il Bollettino di Gina’s Italy.  Italy is a special place to be savored. Come join us in our never ending quest to find those secret places overflowing with the ancient, medieval, renaissance and baroque treasures.

Feel free to share this bollettino with your friends or family. Encourage them to sign up to receive the quarterly bollettino via: Request Bollettino.  If you prefer to remove your name please follow the steps: Remove Please. For more information on any of the items presented please contact: info@ginasitaly.com.
Have a wonderful spring. Look for summer happenings with Gina’s Italy in late June 2007.

Gina 
 

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