It was an unforgettable experience for everyone as we toured from South to North. Our 18-days journey included the traditional iconic sites in Rome, Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast as well as some truly amazing, off-the-beaten-path locations in Southern Italy and especially Calabria.  It was an ongoing feast for the eyes, and soul and a culinary bounty, as we travelled across seven different “regioni”.  Some of the more memorable highlights were the traditional home-made calabrese dinners in Montalto Uffugo, Stilo and San Giorgio Morgeto; our private boat cruise along the spectacular Amalfi Coast where we went swimming in the Gulf of Sorrento. Our evening at the historic Teatro Margherita in Rome to watch Verdi’s La Traviata while enjoying a fine gourmet dinner was truly outstanding.  Also memorable was the exclusive wine tasting in Pienza, and Montepulciano.  (more…)