Il Bollettino di Gina’s Italy
Late Summer 2008

Italians are back to work after their month long holiday known as “Ferragosto”. Businesses close for the days around August 15.  “Why?” you ask. Well it is perfect timing to celebrate the middle of the summer and the end of the hard work in the fields. Actually, Ferragosto goes back to pagan times as Feriae Augusti declared by Roman Emperor Augustus. He dedicated festivals and celebrations to Diana, the goddess of the woods, the phases of the Moon and Maternity during which all Romans made offerings to the goddess in hope that their labor would be safe and happy. Later the feast celebrated Vortumnus, the god of the seasons and ripening of the crops.  Today the Feriae like many other pagan holidays come to us in the form of a religious feast. In modern times, we celebrate the day when the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed into heaven. In Italy, the celebration goes on for the entire month which equates to vacation and leisure time in Italy. Is this the Dolce Vita? Evviva!

Casanuova di Ama Olive Oil
2007

Many of you have queried when the new olive oil will arrive from Chianti. The gathering of olives takes place from October to November. In the past, once Casanuova di Ama gathered their olives, I received notice it was time to place the order. It became a rush to gather the pre-order requests, place the order and receive shipment for Christmas. This year, we will try something new. We will take pre-orders from September 1 until November 5. You will have time to contact friends, family and neighbors who might wish to purchase the liquid gold. Anyone purchasing 20 bottles will receive one bottle free. This year, too, we are offering the larger sized containers at a big cost savings. Why not take advantage of the extra size and use this product for many more recipes. Avoid running out mid-year. Toast your health with this pure and unadulterated oil.

Travelpro
Luggage

Did you know Travelpro invented the original rolling suitcase? Using the expert advice of flight attendants and pilots, they developed the best in the market. Why not take advantage of promotional pricing through Gina’s Italy to receive savings all year long. Contact us where pricing is always at a 50% to 60 % savings off retail. Visit the Travelpro website for product details. Order at: info@ginasitaly.com
 

Gina’s Italy
Itineraries
2008

It is perfect timing to plan your travels for 2008.Custom groups have already contacted us for private tours to celebrate anniversaries, families, friends and love for Italy. Here is a brief rundown of what is available in 2008. Which one would you select?

Early April - La Sicilia, island of a great empire
Late April - Chianti and northern Italy
Mid-May - Experience Italy
Mid-June - Slice of Italy
Early September - Grand Tour/ Wine & Dine all’italiana
Late September - Wine & Dine in Abruzzo
Late October - Experience Italy
Early November - Sicilia, island of a great empire

We hope to hear from you! Contact us for more details at:

info@ginasitaly.com or by phone 541.389.3336.

TSA Updates
8-14-07

Amici, I hope you enjoyed this issue of Bollettino di Gina’s Italy! Remember you can forward this newsletter to friends and family. There is no doubt that referrals are the strength of every business. Your enthusiasm for small intimate travel to Italy is what keeps us going. At Gina’s Italy we plan trips for people, not for tour busses. In addition, our agendas are guidelines, not restrictions.
Discover Italy. Really Discover Italy

Ciao,

Gina