My favorite part my job, by far, is hearing about everyone’s experience when they return. The feedback almost always includes a favorite ristorante or meal! It is Italy, afterall! Also, almost always there are comments about the notable kindness of the driver, front desk clerk, waiter or a complete stranger giving directions. And of course, the breathtaking scenery and architecture go without saying! I thought I would allow their words (and faces) to do the talking for me - I could not have said it better!
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Ivonne's bigger than the car!!
“Ivonne and I had a great time in Europe and we really owe it to all the planning and time you put in.
Todd's bigger than the truck!!
The tours were great and we still had some free time to explore a little on our own.” Todd, Bayside, NY
“I cannot believe how beautiful the views I saw, great food in Italy and wonderful people.” Ivonne, Bayside, NY
The sunflower field was awesome!!!!
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"Pizza in Florence" Everything they do is pure art!!
Above photo sent in from Dottie, Sedona AZ taken during Joel Wolfson’s Villages of Tuscany Photo Workshop in May 2010
Please click this link to see wonderful article about Dottie’s experience in Tuscany
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“We are having our last cup of coffee at Il Borgo this morning. What a wonderful place! Alessandro and Daniele are such fantastic hosts! I loved that we didn’t have to think about anything! it was all planned out. And you were right having a driver has been such a relief! I can’t say enough about this place and Toscano! Now we are off to Cinque Terre to sit on the beach! THANKS AGAIN!!” Beth, Hopatcong, NJ
(on Honeymoon, June 28, 2010)
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Family-size Nutella - Wish there was room in the suitcase!
“I returned from Italy recently, WOW, what an amazing country. Two weeks and while we saw and experienced so much… I am sure we barely scratched the surface. Is it time to go back yet?! After the first week you start to daydream about buying a villa, thinking about a slower pace and how great that feels, and what can we do to make a living there! Everywhere we went was just stunning.” Lucy, Peoria, AZ
Lucy Dickens, an accomplished artist, will be painting many of her visions of Italy. For more info, please visit her Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lucy-Dickens-Soul-Expressions-Art/105318876449
and her website http://www.soulexpressionsart.com/default.asp
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“Our vacation at Il Borgo was everything we expected and hoped for and so much more that we hadn’t even imagined! We couldn’t get enough of the view off the patio. The extra touches were a highlight every day: cups with our names on them, lovely gifts in the breakfast baskets, new wine bottle when the wine ran out, and on and on. The top of the surprises were the hand painted plates for each of us from (our sons). We had such fun at the cooking lesson, loved the darling young lady who taught it and the new friends we met cooking and eating! Maybe you could make a week longer. You couldn’t make it any more fun or relaxing.” Martha T. Bear Lake MI.
Friends at Il Borgo di Villa Bossi Pucci in Chianti
“We are certain of one thing – we can not express our feelings better than Muffy (Martha) and Dave in their response (above) about the week at II Borgo. We had close to a perfect week. The villa was a perfect setting with panoramas that caused an involuntary intake of breath. The service from morning (breakfast) through the evening was impeccable. We felt cared for in a special way. ” Robert D. Sun City, AZ
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Amazing view from the Duomo in Florence
Just a note to let you know we had a wonderful time in Italy. We hit perfect weather, everyone was friendly, made every plane and train connection, and just enjoyed our time there. Larry and Rhonda, Maui HI.
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At the Coliseum in Rome
Gina, we had an excellent trip, all went really well and was better than we expected. Really liked the Edy’s restaurant in Rome. Thank you for everything you did. John, Tucson, AZ
Note: Leo, (second from right) celebrated his 92nd birthday just three weeks after his return from this trip (his first time) to Italy.
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Wedding in Venice
“ … It was great!!! We had so much fun. You did an absolutely spectacular job — there were no glitches or problems at all! The wedding was great and the hot air balloon ride was awesome. I’d definitely recommend those guys again. And the Florence hotel was absolutley amazing! We had our own terrace! And when we checked in to Vienna, they told us they had given us a free upgrade to a nicer room because they were told we were on our honeymoon! So thank you for that!! Thanks again. It couldn’t have been any better.” Michelle and Kevin,. Montgomery Village, MD
Painting in Chianti
“I went on this trip to paint in Tuscany! My eyeballs were popping and my mouth voicing “ooohs and aaahs” at every hairpin turn around a scenic corner. Gina was a real trouper, schlepping around 4 artists that week to various spots to set up and paint. Plus, we had the option of walking right outside our door at the Il Borgo Villa Bossi-Pucci to paint, swim or just ponder the beauty before us. We went to a ceramics factory, a local Pasta Festival and we savored the cuisines and home made wine of several family owned restaurants.” Barb, Peoria, AZ
for more details, see http://villavita.net/documents/TributetoGinaVillaVitaInternational.pdf
Rolling in the Dough at Coltibuono
“This vacation was EXCELLENT ! I ate too much, drank too much but it’s Italy,what are you suppose to do. If you want to go to Italy contact Gina at Villa Vita. The best part about this vacation was that I spent it with my Mom.” Alvin, Boston, MA
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“My trip to Tuscany exceeded all my expectations. We became immersed in the Italian culture through professional chefs, winemakers, artists, tour guides and innkeepers. I loved every minute of it. Gina has provided so much more than a traditional travel agency. I highly recommend Villa Vita International for a memorable vacation off the beaten path. I can’t wait to go back again!” Michelle, Carver MA
Chianti Smiles
Sunflowers!
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Bella Pienza
”I could not have wished for anything better and would be hard pressed if you asked me to suggest any area for improvement. The accommodation, food and excursions were of an excellent standard as was the atmosphere created by you, Joel and Barb.” Mervyn (Photo Workshop with Joel Wolfson) Scottsdale, AZ
