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LUX
World Travel specializes in providing sophisticated luxury
journeys and retreats by combining exotic destinations with
stunning accommodations, and opportunities for wellness travel,
adventure, women's travel, cultural journeys and faith travel,
with impeccable service to prepare your vacation, or your private holiday.
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Trip
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Tour
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Tour
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Roundtrip airfare from Toronto
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10 nights accommodations in 4 Star Hotels, and Luxury Vila
* Arrival and Departure Transfers
* Day tours in Venice, Florence, & Rome
*Wine tastings
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Cooking lessons
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Aromatherapy massage
* Most meals
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Meet
Susan and Biagio
Biagio and Susan met while working for Carnival Cruise Lines. Susan's passion for travel and Biagio's love for the sea brought these two together; infusing Susan's second generation American Italian background with Biagio's Italian family.
Prior to working on cruise ships, Susan worked every aspect of her family's owned and operated restaurants including an Italian restaurant. After a short while, Susan ventured on her own and opened a small cafe, where everything was made fresh on the premises. After years of working in the hospitality industry, Susan decided to share her life's enjoyment of fresh home cooking, simple down to earth entertaining, and the beauty of Italy with others.
Biagio worked and traveled throughout Italy, concentrating mostly on the Amalfi
coast. Biagio's extensive knowledge of regions throughout Italy maximizes sightseeing and travel time for travelers.
Susan and Biagio promote Italy's history, beauty and culture based on the dreams and desires of their clients.
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Special
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Concierge services throughout. In addition to planned
activities, you will have access to private drivers to take you
shopping, exploring, or to nearby spas. *
Complete guide services from Susan and Biagio. *
Authentic Cooking classes with Susan at the Villa
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"Together, Susan and Biagio made a perfect couple to travel with through Italy. We were so fortunate to have them with our group-to share fantastic food, amazing wine and such a beautiful country. Thanks, Susan and Biagio"!
Ralph & Cheryl Gravelle, Tuscany tour
"I have been on two trips to Italy with Monti e Mare, Tasteful Tours of Italy. Both trips were upscale and most enjoyable. Accommodations, food and tours were fabulous. All involved became friends and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I recommend this company to all".
Susan VanApeldoorn, Tuscany and Naples tours
I used Susan Marianetti as our in house cook for a villa in Tuscany and she was wonderful. I would never do a villa without her. All her meals were professionally done and different each day. The quality was excellent and there was always plenty of food and a variety! I would use Susan for any individual private party or
catering. Marilyn Coleman, MJ Travel Services, Rochester, NY |
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What
to Expect on your Five Senses Tour
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Expect to be entertained!! Susan's charm and Biagio's grace
will delight you on all senses as much as the Tuscany Region
will. Their service is impeccable, and attention to detail
goes beyond any guest's expectations.
Susan and Biagio's unique services are perfect for anyone interested in a casual, low key Italian vacation enjoying good food, great company, and flexibility.
Imagine having your own personal cook, driver, interpreter, and vacation planner who lays out trips that fit you, not a motor coach of travelers.
During the day you will tour carefree seeing sites around your rented villa knowing that upon your return Susan will have food and wine waiting for you. At evening meals guests gather around the dinner table for authentic home cooked meals and entertaining conversation.
Susan and Biagio work with clients to lay out preliminary itineraries based on their wishes, likes, and travel experiences. With our network of accommodations, excursions, and tour guides we create vacations that fit our clients personalities like a glove.
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Feel
your Senses come to Life!
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the Essence of "Being" in Tuscany |
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Five Senses Tour $3500 pp, based on double occupancy |
| Single Supplement $300 |
Dates,
Cost & Enrollment
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Tour
Overview
We are offering time for YOU to rejuvenate and reconnect in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany in 2012. This trip is custom designed for a small intimate group allowing travelers the flexibility to see and do as much as they desire. Enjoy 10 days of visiting fabulous cities and sights of Venice, Florence, and Rome while being pampered in a private Tuscan villa! This all inclusive trip allows you to leave the stress at home while traveling in Italy!
Our 5 Senses Tuscany Tour will be hosted at Villa Versilia is a large, luxury, renaissance Villa on the Lucca hills, 10 minutes from town. Villa Versilia was originally a castle with 9 very large bedrooms with bath and one Junior suite. Great halls with monumental fire places, two swimming pools, many areas for outdoor dining, renaissance frescos, gardens, olive groves, vineyards, wonderful landscapes, and many, many more amenities, are offered at Villa Versilia. This wonderful villa has been used as movie and famous brand catalogue sets, international tourist travel shows, and Australian chef, Tobie Puttock and Jamie Oliver have made their shows from the Villa for Fox and ABC channels, as well as for Delicious magazine!
The town of Montecatini, known for thermal spas is just 30 minutes away, as well as other famous cities such as Pisa and Florence. Villa Versilia is a beautiful area to relax while rejuvenating and reconnecting with your mind, body, and soul during the 5 Senses Tuscany Tour .
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The
sights, smells, sounds, tastes and FEEL of Tuscany.
Itinerary
Friday, Sept. 14-Depart for Venice
Depart
Toronto International Airport, or from your departure city.
Susan and Biagio will depart from Toronto, and will be on hand to
assist others with preparations for the flight. Overnight flight to
Venice.
Saturday, Sept. 15-Venice
First stop on your unique Italian vacation! Transportation to your Venice
hotel awaits you before enjoying an escorted tour of this legendary city. You
will visit famous sights such as, San Marco Basilica, Doges’
Palace, and Bridge of Sighs. After the city tour, the
remaining night in Venice is yours to explore. No meals included on this day.
Overnight in Venice at: Hotel Splendid
Sunday, Sept. 16-Tuscany
(B, D)
After breakfast, transportation to your home for the next week, a private villa in
the Tuscany region, awaits you. Upon your arrival, your will be welcomed with
a cocktail reception before dinner. After dinner settle in or explore the villa
surroundings. Overnight in Tuscany at Villa Versilia
Monday, Sept. 17-Tuscany
TOUCH SENSE-Relax by the pool, explore the area, visit the local town, or
enjoy a relaxing aromatherapy massage from Lorie Cheer, Licensed Massage
Therapist and owner of Cheer Body Shop. Breakfast and dinner included.
Overnight in Tuscany at Villa Versilia
Tuesday, Sept. 18-Tuscany
(B, L, D)
TASTE SENSE-A wine tasting with the best Chianti wines. Guided tasting with
light lunch prepared for this special day! Overnight in Tuscany
at Villa Versilia
Wednesday, Sept. 19-Tuscany (B, D)
SOUND SENSE-Relax by the pool, explore the area, visit the local town, or enjoy a
relaxing aromatherapy massage. Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight
in Tuscany at Villa Versilia
Thursday, Sept. 20-Tuscany
(B, D)
SMELL SENSE-A day to enjoy the villa and aromas that fill the kitchen from our
authentic Italian dishes learned in our cooking class or enjoy a relaxing massage
from Lorie Cheer. Overnight in
Tuscany at Villa Versilia
Friday, Sept. 21-Florence
(B, D)
SIGHT SENSE-Tour of Florence, a spectacular city where Italian genius has
flourished with the greatest display of purity! You will visit the most famous
sites Academy of Fine Art, the Santa Maria Del Fiore
Duomo, and the Ponte Vecchio on your escorted tour. After the city tour there will be time for lunch on your own
and shopping for famous Fiorentina leather and wares before returning back to
the villa. Overnight in
Tuscany at Villa Versilia
Saturday, Sept. 22-Rome
After breakfast say arrivederci to Tuscany and ciao to the Eternal City where Caesars
ruled. Today you will have a full free day to visit Rome on your own.
Breakfast included. Overnight in Rome at Beverly Hills Hotel
Sunday, Sept. 23-Rome
(B)
Enjoy a hearty breakfast for today you will walk in the footsteps of famous Caesars' that
ruled the Roman Empire. During your tour of the Coliseum and the
Roman Forum, you
are free to climb the Spanish Steps or make a wish while throwing coins into the
monumental Trevi Fountain. Overnight
in Rome at Beverly Hills Hotel
Monday, Sept. 24-Rome & Departure (B)
After breakfast and your luggage is prepared you are off to visit the
Holy See, the Vatican,
museums and the heavenly inspired Sistine Chapel before you are transferred to
Leonardo DaVinci airport for your evening flight home.
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Villa Versilia is a large, luxury, renaissance Villa on the Lucca hills, 10 minutes from town. Villa Versilia was originally a castle with 9 very large bedrooms with bath and one Junior suite. |
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Accommodation
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Great
halls with monumental fire places, two swimming pools, many areas for
outdoor dining, renaissance frescos, gardens, olive groves, vineyards,
wonderful landscapes, and many, many more amenities, are offered at
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Bedrooms
are each original, offer a private bathroom, are cozy, and
comfortable. Our villa has been in the movies as it represents an
authentic homestead in the Tuscany Region!
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Villa
Versilia is a beautiful area to relax while rejuvenating and
reconnecting with your mind, body, and soul during the 5 Senses
Tuscany Tour. |
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The
town of Montecatini, known for thermal spas is just 30 minutes away,
as well as other famous cities such as Pisa and Florence. |
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Cuisine |
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Most
of our meals will be prepared by Susan our Villa cook, or included in the
trip price! Regional cuisine is delicious and health
conscious. Please let us know at the time of registration if you
have any special diet requirements. You may also wish to participate
in cooking with Susan throughout the trip! |
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Food is probably one of the most eagerly awaited and highly anticipated aspects of any vacation get away. Because
food and the ritual of dining in Italy is a feast for the senses in
its own right...expect your meals to bring you to a level of pure joy
with every bite!
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