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Vacation Packages in Italy
A Papal Retreat at Relais La Suvera
A Papal Retreat at Relais La SuveraHave you ever wondered how it would have felt to be an Italian Renaissance aristocrat? Well wonder no more! During this 3-night vacation package, you can stay at the Relais La Suvera and live the life of luxury. At the beginning of your stay, you will discover your sumptuous, deluxe room in the estate's Papal Villa, named for its previous tenant, the Renaissance Pope Giulio II. Other than the room's plush decor and handsome antiques, a complementary bottle of the property's La Suvera wine and a cornucopia of fresh fruit will catch your eye. Over the next three mornings, indulge in the full daily breakfast buffet that includes a variety of freshly baked sweets and pastries. Spend your time enjoying the estate, taking advantage of the wine and cheese tasting and the one free massage or Wine Wrapping that are comprised in this package. The Spa boasts a hydro-massage bath made from a medieval cistern, and there's also a heated pool right beside the Papal Villa for an invigorating mid-morning swim. In the evening, mingle at the Bar dei Limoni during aperitif hour. There you can sample a buffet of delicious Tuscan snacks while sipping on a scrumptious drink. Afterwards, stroll over to the Ristorante Oliviera and delight in a three-course dinner of Tuscan specialties like pici (eggless fresh-pasta) and local salumi that has been booked for you as part of the package. If you love the Tuscan countryside and you wish to relax and travel back in time for a few days, not foregoing any 5-star modern comforts, this package is ideal for you! And if you can bear to leave Relais La Suvera's all-enveloping ambiance, Siena and San Gimignano are only 30-minutes by car.
Venice and 4 other cities.
Istria Experience - a Five-Day Getaway from Venice
Istria Experience - a Five-Day Getaway from VeniceBeautiful Istria is often nicknamed the gourmet paradise of Croatia. Besides the precious white truffle, the black truffle can be found year-round, olive oil produced here is of the highest quality, and the wines are simply excellent. Being only a bit over two-hour drive away from Venice, four nights in Umag is ideal for all that wish to spend some time exploring the diversity of this region, whether on a pre- or post-cruise trip, or as an extension to the stay in La Serenissima. The experience commences with a private chauffeured transfer from Venice airport or cruise port to Umag - a charming fisherman's town on the coast of Istria peninsula. The five-star Melia Coral will be your home for the next few days in Istria. The day following your arrival, you will embark on a discovery of the charming, historical towns dotting the coast - Pula, Rovinj, and Porec. Pula is a city known for one of the last preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world; Rovinj is a charming coastal town known for the bell tower of St. Euphemia that dominates the panorama, while Porec is the home of a World Heritage Site - the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica dating back to the 6th century. On the third day, you can select to either enjoy Umag and the amenities of your hotel, or you can pick one of the alluring excursions to either nearby Slovenia - Lake Bled and Ljubljana, or the UNESCO-protected Plitvice Lakes with its' stunning waterfalls. The final day is reserved for the true truffle hunt in inland Istria - following specially trained dogs, you will try to find the 'treasure' in the form of the white truffle, season permitting. This is also the area that boasts many hilltop towns - Motovn, Groznjan, Zavrsje, and Oprtalj. These Medieval picturesque towns in the hinterland will charm you at first sight. Following your last night at the luxurious Melia Coral your driver will take you back to Venice for your departure flight. If you would like to customize this package in any way - shorten or lengthen it, or add some more fun activities while in Istria, please give us a call at 1-800-877-1755.
Rome and 2 other cities.
The Big 3 - Rome, Florence and Venice
The Big 3 - Rome, Florence and VenicePerfect for first-time visitors and experienced travelers alike, this package focuses on the must-see marvels of the Bel Paese. From the ancient majesty of the Eternal City to the Renaissance splendor of Florence and the incomparable atmosphere of Venice, this affordable package includes accommodations in selectively chosen 3-star hotels, museum reservations, a private walking tour and ground transportation. Your sojourn begins with three nights in Rome at the charming Hotel Fontanella Borghese, located within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona. It is an ideal starting point from which to explore not only the most famous of Rome's monuments but her exclusive boutiques, fine restaurants and many theaters as well. Included in your package is a half-day private walking tour to give you a greater understanding of Rome's prominent place in world history, as well as entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums (meaning that you get to skip the lines!). A private wine tasting in one of the city's most stylish wine bars provides a taste of La Dolce Vita, Roman style! Florence beckons so it's off to the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Opened in 1999, the Hotel Relais Uffizi seems almost too good to be true; its prime location on Piazza della Signoria means your morning cappuccino can be enjoyed overlooking what is virtually an open-air museum of Renaissance sculpture. Just across the square is the Uffizi Gallery, housing world-renowned masterpieces by such luminaries as Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci. Your vacation package includes advance reservations to this museum, as well as to the Accademia Gallery where Michelangelo's 15-foot tall marble "David" stands center stage. Your final destination is Venice: no other place on earth quite compares with the allure of this romantic city often called La Serenissima. During your two nights in Venice, the delightful Hotel Violino d'Oro will be your home base. From here the joys of Venice are right at your doorstep including the glittering, mosaic-encrusted Basilica of St. Mark, the lavish Doge's Palace and the art treasures in the Accademia Gallery. Not to mention brightly lit shops featuring exquisitely hand-blown Murano glass and exceptional restaurants serving the best of Venetian cuisine; we're sure you'll leave Venice wanting more! If you like this package but prefer to customize it in any way, such as a different style of hotel, additions or subtractions in the number of nights, extensions into other cities, or a change in the number of participants, please click on the following link and use our Custom Itinerary Service.
Venice and 11 other cities.
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast Cruise
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast CruiseThe marvelous Dalmatian Coast, situated where the Mediterranean and central Europe meet, can be defined as one of the last paradises not yet ruined by mass tourism. Once land of the ancient Greeks, of the Roman and Byzantine emperors, and of Venetian doges and Ottoman caliphs, this exquisite coastline, dotted with over 1,000 little islands, is rich in history and treasures waiting to be discovered. Undoubtedly the best way to admire this enchanting seascape and to explore the well-preserved medieval towns along the coast is to go on a cruise! Ours is not a big commercial cruise ship that holds thousands of tourists but the "Corinthian", an exclusive private yacht-like vessel that accommodates a maximum of 100 guests in 50 spacious suites, 16 of which have a private balcony. Among the yacht's facilities are two lounges, a restaurant, an outdoor cafe, a library, a gym, a spa, an infirmary, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a spacious open-deck area for relaxing and sunbathing. Operating from Venice to Dubrovnik, the vessel will cross the Adriatic Sea and cruise along the glorious coastline of Croatia and Montenegro. The journey lasts eight days, with departure from Venice or from Dubrovnik. The carefully designed itinerary includes some of the most fabulous destinations on the Dalmatian coast such as Hvar, Split, the Kornati archipelago, Vis and the Lastovo islands and Kotor, among other unique places. One of the advantages of sailing on the "Corinthian" is that you will be able to stop at small, unspoiled ports and admire highlights that are usually inaccessible to larger cruise ships. The "Corinthian" can anchor in secluded bays for swimming and snorkeling, and remain berthed until late in some ports so that passengers can enjoy the local nightlife. All meals and several entertaining onboard activities are included in this exclusive package. Throughout the cruise, organized shore excursions are planned; it is also possible to arrange them on your own. Additionally, a fleet of bikes and kayaks is available at no additional cost, allowing passengers to go on self-guided excursions along country roads, or to paddle through the turquoise waters of Croatia and Montenegro.
Trento and 2 other cities.
Wine Roads of Italy: The Ferrari Experience
Wine Roads of Italy: The Ferrari ExperienceThere is one name that rises above the rest in the world of Italian sparkling wines: Ferrari. For the past 100 years, these internationally renowned bottles have donned the greatest of tables and appeared at the most exquisite of occasions, exciting taste buds and creating aficionados the world over. The story begins in 1902, when Giulio Ferrari changed the history of sparkling wine by pioneering the very first Champagne-method wines in Italy. When Giulio entrusted his Trento winery to beloved friend Bruno Lunelli in 1952, the family devoted themselves upholding to upholding tradition. This customizable itinerary is created by Select Italy and the Lunelli family to bring what is inside the sparkling glass, out, telling the story of Ferrari and the Lunelli family, whose passion for fine wine, art, and culture has lead them to expand even deeper down into their beloved Italy with additional estates in Tuscany and Umbria. Embark on this one-of-a-kind journey through oenology, art, and elegance as you experience the wines of Italy's most stunning regions. After your arrival in Venice, where you enjoy an initial wine tasting at the iconic five-star Hotel Danieli, you will venture to the striking northeastern city of Trento, nestled in the Adige valley. The follow day will reveal the world of Ferrari wines with a full day of Ferrari's Beauty and Delicacies, created by the Lunelli family to provide guests with the experience of the finest of wines, flavors, and art. Your morning begins with a tour and tasting at Cantine Ferrari, where you will wander through rows of almost 20 million bottles of Ferrari Trento DOC peacefully resting in rows of splendor. The immersion into the sparkling world of this revered wine continues at Locanda Margon, a Michelin-starred restaurant whose chef, Alfo Ghezzi, will prepare a multi-course meal of the region's cuisine paired with Ferrari wines. Lunch concludes with a visit to the nearby Villa Margon, an historic 15th century villa whose artistic and historical value to the region lead the family to choose the structure as the heart and seat which represents the Ferrari realm. The experience continues in Umbria, recently named one of the Top Ten Wine Destinations of 2014 by Wine Enthusiast magazine, where will tour the architectural masterpiece the Carapace cantina at the Lunelli family's Tenuta Castelbuono, explore the charming nearby town of Bevagna and overnight at the illustrious five-star Nun Assisi Relais & Spa Museum in Assisi. Lastly, you will journey into Tuscany, where you are hosted, tour and taste at the Lunelli family's Casale Podernovo, a splendid complex of typical Tuscan 18th-century buildings nestled within the Podernovo vineyards. Your taste of Tuscany is complete with a privately guided full-day tour of the medieval town of San Gimignano with lunch and visits to historic macellerie, typical butcher shops, in its surrounding territory. On the final day your private transfer will be waiting to bring you to your departure airport.
Verdi Festival in Parma
Verdi Festival in ParmaThe Verdi Festival in Parma is one of the most important music festivals in the world, and the 2013 edition promises to be even more exceptional in honor of the 200th anniversary of Verdi's birth. From September 30th to October 31st, the whole town will become a part of the Festival with outstanding art exhibitions, special events, and performances all around. On every day that month, there's an event either in Parma itself or in one of the centers related to Verdi: Busseto, Roncole, Reggio Emilia, Fidenza, and Modena. Parma's historic Teatro Regio will present the operas "Simon Boccanegra" (Oct. 1, 4, 6, 8, and 11) and "I Masnadieri" (Oct. 18, 20, 23, 25, and 27), while on the maestro's birthday, Thursday October 10th, the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini will be performing Act II of "Aida" in concert form. The gala celebration concludes on October 31st with a thrilling rendition of Verdi's "Messa da Requiem" by the Orchestre national de France, Daniele Gatti conducting. Our two-night package includes first category seats for two performances of the Verdi Festival, two nights in a double room at a 4-star hotel in downtown Parma (daily breakfast included), and a privately-guided walking tour of the artistic marvels of Parma, including the Romanesque Baptistery and the splendid frescoed ceiling by Correggio in the Cathedral. One of the particular delights of the Festival is to have music lovers taste the gastronomic tradition of the region. Parma and its surroundings are great culinary centers with well-known products such as Parma ham, Parmesan cheese and fine wines making every meal a gourmet experience!
Florence and 2 other cities.
Wine Roads of Italy: The Antinori Experience from ...
Wine Roads of Italy: The Antinori Experience from Salento to ChiantiTignanello, Solaia, Tormaresca - all esteemed labels of the Antinori family which evoke respect and reverence in the world of wine. The family itself is a staple in Tuscan wine culture, creating waves in the proverbial bicchiere (glass) since 1385. Over the next twenty-six generations the Antinori family remained fiercely devoted to its wine-making principles of tradition, passion, and intuition and today has expanded its estates throughout Italy and the world. This seven-day, six-night itinerary traces the family's properties in Puglia and Tuscany, providing the rare opportunity of a full experience of the wine, with unprecedented glimpses of the history and culture therein. After an arrival to Puglia's capital city of Bari, you will be transported to Masseria Torre Maizza, a five-star resort just south of Monopoli on the sparkling Adriatic Coast. Your next day in Puglia, recently named one of the Top Ten Wine Travel Destinations of 2013 by Wine Enthusiast, is an experience of Tormaresca. Tormaresca was created in 1988 by the Antinori family in firm belief that the ancient viticultural traditions of the region could produce high-quality wines. You will tour and taste wines at Masseria Maime, one of the two Tormaresca Puglian estates, hand-selected by the Antinori family. The experience of this culturally rich region is complete with private guided tours of the stunningly beautiful city of Lecce and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello, After a picturesque train ride through the Italian countryside, your arrival in Florence begins with an aperitivo at Antinori's Procacci followed by VIP dinner reservations at the Cantinetta Antinori, located in the Renaissance Palazzo Antinori. Visit the state-of-the-art Antinori Cantina in Chianti Classico the following day, with its impressive wine museum, before arriving at Badia di Passignano. This historic Antinori estate dates back to 395 AD and continues to house Vallombrosan monks who, similar to those of Burgundy, are known for their cataloging and research on the growth of vines to make fine wines. A visit to the cantina, which is still making exceptional wines, is accompanied by a cooking class and wine-paired dinner at the property's Michelin-starred Osteria di Passignano. Your night's rest is in none other than Antinori's charming Fonte de' Medici resort, home of the vines of Tignanello and Solaia. The next day you will learn about the world outside of the Antinori properties, venturing into the region for a private day tour of the nearby medieval stronghold of San Gimignano with lunch in Panzano in Chianti. The final evening will be one of peaceful tranquility amongst the distinguished vines back at the Fonte de' Medici resort, and a private driver is reserved for you departure transfer on your final day.
Rome and 2 other cities.
Amazing Family Tours
Amazing Family ToursSelect Italy's Amazing Family Tours are a bonding experience for the whole family! We have created them by teaming up with Alphabet Kids, the go-to source for multicultural educational activities and adventures. The trip starts in Venice where your hotel is the warm and welcoming 3-star Locanda al Leon. It's right in the center of town, and when you arrive, a gondola ride will introduce you to the city's canals and to mesmerizing views of its ancient palazzo. The following day, explore Venice with a private guide in a special guided walking tour designed for children with interactive learning in mind. In the afternoon, get your hands dirty during an informative and fun mask-making workshop. You will learn all about Carnival and its centuries-old traditions, while making your very own mask to take back home with you! Florence is your next stop -- here you will stay at Relais Uffizi, a charming property facing onto the central Piazza della Signoria. Our family-friendly walking tour introduces your children to the birthplace of the Renaissance; they'll get to climb a 13th century tower and do a yummy gelato tasting, too! No visit to Florence is complete without a face-to-face meeting with Michelangelo's David. In Italy food is both culture and fun, so get ready for a visit the farmer's market and your hands-on family cooking class where you will prepare a traditional Tuscan meal. Last stop is Rome, the Eternal City. Your hotel, the Fontanella Borghese, once belonged to a Borghese princess. A highlight is your visit to one of the world's the most compelling art spaces: the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. In the afternoon, it's time for another hands-on cooking class where you will learn how to make a real pizza just like the Romans do! If you like this package but prefer to customize it in any way, such as a different style of hotel, additions or subtractions in the number of nights, extensions into other cities, or a change in the number of participants, please click on the following link and use our Custom Itinerary Service.
Siena: The Race That Stops the Nation!
Siena: The Race That Stops the Nation!The Palio occurs just twice each summer, on July 2nd and August 16th, and the pure excitement of this festival that has survived almost intact from the Middle Ages is unequaled in Italy. Because Siena's lovely medieval buildings were never torn down and replaced with modern structures, UNESCO has declared its medieval city center a world heritage site of incomparable beauty. The medieval city was divided into 17 contrade, or city wards, and in the 13th century these neighborhoods held a competition to establish which contrada would reign supreme. Today the Palio is not just a medieval horse race, it's a festival rich in tradition that is televised live on national TV. For the citizens of Siena, this event is all about neighborhood pride and rivalry; the Palio is also the continuation of a medieval tradition associated with religion and honor. The night before the race, you'll bask in the undeniable atmosphere of excitement by attending the exclusive, invitation-only contrada dinner. Here you'll sit with the locals and enjoy enormous bowls of pasta and exquisite wine. On race day you have reserved tickets to watch the event from one of the many balconies or in the grandstand on the Piazza del Campo. In addition to the Palio tickets, your package also allows you to learn about the festival and the city of Siena with a guided walking tour featuring a visit to a contrada museum. This is an once-in-a-lifetime experience that no Italy lover should miss! Customize This Package Do you want to discover more about Siena and the Palio festival? If so, here are some options for you to consider: Request a room upgrade Add a couple of days in Siena Upgrade your tickets for the horse race to mossa seats to be closer to the action For these and more options please email us or phone 800-877-1755 for a custom Palio Festival quote!
Dubrovnik and 2 other cities.
The Zinfandel Experience
The Zinfandel ExperienceEmbark on this one-of-a-kind journey as Select Croatia leads you to discover the homeland of Zinfandel. Explore the vineyards where this lauded grape began, taste Croatia's most treasured wines, and enjoy VIP treatment at the most exclusive wineries in the region. Paired with the historical settings of beautiful Split and Dubrovnik, with rare glimpses of lesser-known peninsula of Peljesac, this package will truly be an experience for all of your senses. Landing first in Split, your will enjoy a 2-night say at the Vestibul Palace located in the heart of the 1,700 year-old Diocletian's Palace in the city's pedestrian zone. The following morning, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you on a tour to discover the layers of history that had earned Split a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Following a short break for lunch, you will visit another UNESCO-protected gem - the city of Trogir nearby. Later in the evening, you will be hosted in Split's first fine-dining restaurant, for a wine-pairing dinner to try the highest quality Croatian wines from Central Dalmatia. On the morning of your third day, you will head south, to the Rizman family winery. Located in Komarna, they only produce authentic Croatian wines, the Zinfandel variety being the most important one. Following a tour of the estate and a wine-pairing lunch, you will take the ferry over to Trpanj in Peljesac peninsula. The following late morning, you will head out to Trstenik, to visit the family estate of a well-known California vinter - Miljenko Grgic. Here you will hear a bit more about the family history, how it got to become one of Napa's most appreciated wines and what role the estate in Peljesac played. After tasting both the Peljesac and Napa Grgich wines, you will go to see the Dingac slopes. Here you will pass a sleepy village of Potomje to get through the Dingac tunnel - this is a one-way road, so if you see someone else on the other end, you must wait for them to exit the tunnel first. In the afternoon, you will head over to the Saints Hills Estate for a wine-pairing lunch. On your last full day in Peljesac, you will head over to Orebic to visit Korta Katarina Estate. This winery has probably one of the most beautiful locations in the world, right on the waterfront, overlooking the island of Korcula and crystal-blue Adriatic. A visit to the viewpoint in the hills above the town, followed by a wine-pairing tapas style lunch will introduce you to the story of the Anderson family. In the afternoon, you will cross over on the ferry to the town of Korcula. Here, the local guide will take you around the city that is the alleged birthplace of Marco Polo and also known as 'mini-Dubrovnik'. The day will end at the beautiful Lesic Dimitri Palace, where the sommelier will introduce you to some wines from the island paired with some exquisite, gourmet food. On day five, you will head to Dubrovnik, but with a stop in Ston to taste the well-known fresh oysters. Ston is also known as the city with the longest fortified walls in Europe and the oldest functioning salt production in the Mediterranean. What is so special about this experience is that a local family will take you on a boat to show you around their oyster farm, followed by a trip to their own private island where they will prepare some light lunch consisting of mussels and oysters, before you continue with your trip. In Dubrovnik, you will be staying at the Villa Dubrovnik, a boutique property, built-into a cliff, overlooking the Old Town. The morning following your arrival, a guide will take you around Dubrovnik, telling you more about the history, the time when it used to be an independent Republic, and how a disastrous earthquakes almost destroyed the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. A wine-pairing dinner on the terrace of their restaurant will be the end of your Zinfandel journey in Croatia!
Sicily and 4 other cities.
Mystery & Fire: Taormina & the Aeolian Islands
Mystery & Fire: Taormina & the Aeolian IslandsEnchantment and the odd flash of volcanic fire will be your guides on this 9-day trip to a mysterious and enchanting, sensual corner of Italy and the Mediterranean. You begin in historic Taormina, near one of the world's most active volcanoes, Mount Etna. Get to know the fashionable city center with your own private guide and wind down your days at the beautiful sandy beach below the city, which can be reached by funicular. After a journey by land and water, you'll head to the Aeolian Islands, located just off Sicily's north coast. A warm turquoise-blue sea, soaring volcanic peaks, fragrant breezes...the Aeolians are the Mediterranean at its most majestic. The tiny but uber-stylish island of Panarea is home to a small population during the off season but in the spring and summer the place comes to life with beachgoers, scuba divers and party people looking for some sophisticated relaxation. The 5-star Hotel Raya is just steps from the water and offers fantastic views to the nearby islands from its pools and terraces. Next up is the island of Stromboli, home to another of the world's most active volcanoes. Stromboli is in a constant state of eruption and people have been coming here for years to enjoy therapeutic thermal waters, beautiful volcanic sand beaches and a glimpse of a moody and majestic Mother Nature you don't see every day. You can enjoy all of the beauties of the island and the comforts of a top-notch hotel at La Sirenetta Park Hotel, the finest on the island. Your last stop will be the green island of Salina. A magical place that is relatively unknown to foreigners, Salina boasts a lush, pristine landscape that you may recognize as the setting for much of the classic 1994 film Il Postino. Indulge in a luxurious body treatment at your hotel's spa, shop for local crafts and souvenirs in the charming town of Malfa, and sample the local Malvasia, a delicious variety of sweet white wine produced on Salina. With so much beauty, history and remarkably unspoiled nature, this truly is a part of the world that invites exploration.
Rome and 2 other cities.
Italia by Ferrari - A Customized Driving Adventure...
Italia by Ferrari - A Customized Driving AdventureImagine the invigorating scent of Italy as you speed past olive groves and vineyards, along cypress-lined country roads. Feel the power of an 8 or 12-cylinder engine as you fly through the Italian countryside. This is the ultimate in luxury road trips - our fully customizable Ferrari tour has all the bells and whistles, including multiple cars and a specialized entourage of Ferrari travel experts to guide you on your adventure. Select Italy offers the following three routes: 1-Day Rome Ferrari Tour The exclusive Sporting Yacht Club in Civitavecchia is the meeting point for this tour that heads to Lake Bolsena. Drive through Tarquinia, Monte Romano, and Viterbo before coming to a halt in Bolsena, where a break for lunch is planned. In the afternoon, you explore the beautiful, ancient Etruscan town of Orvieto in scenic Umbria, before heading back to Civitavecchia. 1-Day Milan and Lake Como Ferrari Tour Starting point for this tour is an exclusive location outside Milan where you take your Ferrari for a short practice drive, before heading towards Lake Como. The first stop is Cernobbio, famous for its villas; among the most beautiful is certainly Villa d'Este where you stop for a drink. Bellagio is next, with its wonderful views of the lake. Following a short break for lunch, the tour continues towards Lecco with a planned coffee break, before heading back to Milan. 1-Day Florence and Chianti Ferrari Tour Meet the Tour Director at an exclusive location outside Florence, and the scenic Via Chiantigiana through Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, and Barberino Val d'Elsa to San Gimignano; here you stop for coffee at Relais La Collegiata. The drive continues towards Siena (famous for its Palio) with some free time to explore the medieval city and have lunch. In the afternoon, on the way back to Florence, the last stop is the charming Tuscan village of Radda in Chianti. Each tour is completely defined by your desires - it is the ultimate indulgence. Let us create the perfect vacation while you enjoy the thrill of the ride, relaxing in the knowledge that absolutely everything is taken care of!
Brindisi and 6 other cities.
Southern Hospitality: Wine & Culinary Trails of Pu...
Southern Hospitality: Wine & Culinary Trails of PugliaAs one of the most celebrated but often overlooked wine regions of Italy, Puglia offers visitors a true taste of Italy. The best wines of the region will be your guide on this eight-day trip to a mysterious and enchanting corner of Italy and of the Mediterranean. Puglia's most representative wines are red and rose' wines, however, the region also produces some interesting whites from local grapes. Distinctive tastes are achieved through time-honored methods of winemaking using Moscato of Trani, Verdeca, Malvasia of Salento, Primitivo, Salice Salentino and Negroamaro grapes. These grapes can be seen growing everywhere throughout the region.During the tour you will stop at different vineyards and will have the chance to sample the flavors that have made this region famous and you will also discover Puglia from its historical, artistic and architectural point of view. Each producer offers different local varietals accompanied by a selection of carefully chosen appetizers made by Puglian artisans from only the freshest ingredients. At a caseificio in Altamura you can watch expert cheese makers create what is truly one of the world's most delicious foods, while at a bakery you'll taste some of the best breads of Southern Italy!
Sicily and 1 other city.
Fresh and Sicilian: The Healthy, Tasty Roots of Si...


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Late '50s San Diego power plant is imploded [Video]
Associated Press
The South Bay Power Plant in San Diego before it was imploded.
In a matter of minutes, a hulking power plant that loomed over San Diego Bay since the late 1950s has been demolished.
The implosion early Saturday — which had been months in the planning — turned the mighty structure into a smoking heap of concrete. The goal is to one day turn the site into a park.
Kayakers and other onlookers positioned themselves to watch the implosion of the 165-foot structure and say goodbye to a bit of local history
UT San Diego says the South Bay Power Plant collapsed after 200 pounds of charges ignited 300 pounds of dynamite strategically embedded in steel beams.
Tanya M. Castaneda of the Port of San Diego, which owns the plant, says the $40 million demolition will dramatically open up bay views and make way for plans for a public park and economic development.
Construction to start on W. hemisphere's largest seawater desalination plant
Photo credit: SDCWA.org
A rendering of the Carlsbad Desalination Project Site at Encina Power Station.
Construction is set to begin on Poseidon's enormous desalination plant in Carlsbad after financing for the project closed this week.
The San Diego County Water Authority announced that project financing for the Seawater Desalination Project closed successfully "bringing with it $734 million in tax-exempt bond financing to build the nation's largest seawater desalination plant and a related 10-mile pipeline."
Grading on the NRG Energy site is set to begin within days. The facility should be completed and operating in 2016.
The Carlsbad-based facility is expected to produce 50 million gallons a day — surpassing output at plants in Trinidad and Tobago— and is set to supply approximately seven percent of the region's water consumers by 2020.
Building costs for the plant and pipeline — which connects to the Water Authority's aqueduct in San Marcos — are estimated near $1 billion.
Boo boo beach: 41 stingray injuries in one day in La Jolla
Photo by Eric Ritter via Flickr Creative Commons
UT San Diego reports that paramedics and lifeguards treated 41 beachgoers for stingray-related injuries on Wednesday. Lifeguard Lt. John Everhart said the majority of the run-ins occured at La Jolla Shores.
Everhart said stingrays are common in the area this time of year, and though the numer of injuries is high, it's not unusual.
Officials set up a triage area where the limping lot could soak their afflicted body parts in buckets of hot water to help ease the pain. At least one person was taken to a hospital with a non life-threatening wound.
Stingrays congregating in mild, coastal waters are often found partially buried in sand, and camouflaged from predators and ocean-wading humans.
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"Night becomes day," says YouTube user danwroy who uploaded the best yet documentation of San Diego's mega fireworks explosion on the Fourth of July.
Shot on a Canon 60D DSLR, according to the video description, the dramatic imagary elicited a number of colorful reactions from users, from "ATTTTOOOMMIICCC HOLOOOCAUUSSSTTTT!," to "How is this a failure? It was amazing...," to "Come on ! There are tens of thousands of fireworks all around the planet. Which one will you REALLY remember by the end of the year," to "That wasn't fireworks.. basically a bomb."
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Student ate glass, drank urine when DEA forgot him in a cell for 5 days
Daniel Chong appears at a news conference where he discussed his detention by the DEA during a news conference on May 1, 2012 in San Diego. Chong, a U.S. college student, was forgotten by federal drug agents and left in a holding cell for five days without food, water or access to a toilet says he drank his own urine to survive.
A UC San Diego student detained in a drug bust on April 21 says he was forgotten in federal holding cell for five days without food, water or a bathroom.
Daniel Chong, an Engineering major says he kicked, screamed and cried in the windowless cell and could hear people on the other side of the door.
Eugene Iredale, the attorney representing Chong, says his client drank his own urine to survive and ate glass and methamphetamine that had been accidentally left in the cell.
He plans to file a lawsuit on Chong's behalf against the DEA. Initial paperwork was submitted today, reports the L.A. Times. Iredale also hopes Chong will be able to make up the exams he missed while incarcerated.
Chong, who taken into custody during a drug sweep of a suspected Ecstasy distribution operation was reportedly to be released after authorities determined he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.


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Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event
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Anyone who has a head injury during a sporting event needs to immediately stop all activity and not return to play that day. Being active again before the brain returns to normal functioning increases the person's risk of having a more serious brain injury.
Every person involved in a sporting event (every coach, player, teacher, parent, and trainer) needs to be trained to know the symptoms of a concussion. And all need to know the importance of getting medical help when a player has a head injury.
The decision about when a player can safely return to play must be made by a doctor. The doctor decides on a case-by-case basis. Things that help the doctor decide when the player can return to play include:
Doctors and other concussion specialists agree that a player must not return to play until symptoms are completely gone, both at rest and during exercise or exertion. Using medicine to improve concussion symptoms is not the same thing as being symptom-free. Medicines must be stopped before an athlete can be considered symptom-free. Children and teens have longer recovery times. So they may have to wait longer before they can return to play.
The first treatment for a concussion is rest, both physical and mental. The return to play needs to occur in a gradual, step-by-step way:1
The athlete must be symptom-free for 24 hours at the current level of activity before moving on to the next step. If one or more symptoms return, the player needs to go back to the previous level of activity with no symptoms for at least 24 hours before trying to do more. A doctor must always make the final decision about whether a player is ready to return to full-contact play.
These general rules apply to return to play after a first concussion. After more than one concussion, the player will most likely need a longer recovery time. Because the risk for a second concussion is greatest within 10 days of the first concussion, it's very important to make sure the player is completely recovered before he or she returns to play. A second injury, even if it is not a head injury, could cause permanent brain damage or death.
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Hi, I've been on BFL for 2 years now.I know that 20 min HIIT cardio is the recommendation but I decided to sign up for a half marathon for next year. Anyone follow BFL and train for long races? I'm just wondering if there are people who have been successful in their results and also incorporating long runs? Thx!
Checkout Hal Higdeon's website for great half-marathon training schedules. www.halhigdon.com/.../Half-Marathon-Training-Guide
I think he generally calls for 2-3 days of strength training as well. I'd use the BFL strength training regime as my guide for the lifting days, and the Hal's running program for my running days.
One big note is that you probably need to count your calories, at least to some degree to make sure you're getting enough fuel. That running program, especially in the later weeks is going to require a lot of fuel. You'll probably need more calories than the 6 carbs, 6 proteins that BFL recommends.
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Hi--I'm doing the Army 10 Miler in the fall (Washington, DC). My plan is to pretty much stick to BFL program but cut out one of the HIIT runs and exchange it for a long run on Saturday or Sunday. I'm keeping with the weight training for sure. I may tweak some as I get closer to the fall--maybe do 3 miles at a steady pace on one day, HIIT on another, and then a long run. Does that make sense?
I started running about a year ago and substitute it for all of my HIIT sessions. I have a 10K next month, duathlon in July, and will then begin looking to train for a 13.1. I personally get better results from long and slow runs than I do the HIIT sessions. Everybody is different, but I doubt it will "hurt" your desired results from the program if you substitute.
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The Sierra Club's Environmental Justice and Community Partnerships Program -- along with its partners Coal River Mountain Watch, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards, Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment, and the Appalachian Center for the Economy and the Environment -- submitted a petition to the Environmental Protection Agency. The petition urges the EPA to meet its responsibility under Executive Order 12898 to address the environmental justice tragedy of mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia.
Mining activists in Appalachia are some of the most dedicated people in the world. They live in fear of blasting, flooding, overweight coal trucks, and slurry releases and still they keep hope. There is an old hymn that says, "Just like a tree that's planted by the waters, I shall not be moved." In Appalachia, they have destroyed the trees, polluted our water, cut off the tops of our mountains, and blasted the foundations of our homes, but we will not be moved.
The goal of the Sierra Club's Central Appalachia Environmental Justice site is to support the work of these activists in their
struggles against the irresponsible practices of the mining industry. Working on behalf of the Sierra Club are environmental justice organizers Bill Price and Bill McCabe.
The Central Appalachian program began on January 9, 2003. The first year was focused on developing relationships with activist groups throughout the site that encompasses parts of five states – Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia – as well as all of West Virginia.
Major Win Against Mountaintop Removal Mining in Kentucky
The Sierra Club's first Kentucky MTR challenge produced immediate results. Shortly after we filed suit, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers suspended the permit for ICG Hazard's Thunder Ridge mine in order to reconsider its approval in light of the claims we raised. Sierra Club and co-plaintiff Kentucky Waterways Alliance identified several legal deficiencies with the permit, including the Corps' failure to explain its conclusion that burying several miles of streams would not degrade the waterways because the company would create replacement streams (even though attempts to recreate headwater streams have never been successful).
The Corps also failed to demonstrate that the mining would not have any adverse effect on the environment. This victory will help protect drinking water quality for Kentuckians around the state and it represents the first time that the Army Corps has suspended one of its coal mining permits in Kentucky.
Learn more at the Environmental Law Program's website and the MTR homepage.
Video footage from Pikeville, KY Rally against "Liquid Coal"
At a time when we need to get on the path to achieving an 80 percent reduction in our global warming emissions by 2050--an achievable annual reduction of 2 percent--the level scientists tell us is necessary to avoid the most catastrophic effects of global warming, business as usual is no longer acceptable.
Liquid coal produces nearly twice the global warming pollution as conventional fuel and does not address supply side concerns
about mountaintop removal coal mining. This rally was organized by Kentuckians for the Commonwealth.
Film Chronicles Faith Community's Fight against Mountaintop Removal
A film by B.J. Gudmundsson and Patchwork Films, "Mountain Mourning," explores the devastating effects of Mountaintop Removal mining in Central Appalachia. With devastating footage of the battered landscapes, the film also highlights the connection of the Appalachian people to their land. This destructive method for extracting coal by clearning and blasting beautiful
mountaintops to expose their minerals is a tragedy. The Sierra Club and other organizations are working to end this practice.
Check out the trailer for "Mountain Mourning."
About the Organizer: Bill Price, EJ Resource Coordinator
Bill Price was a resident of the southern West Virginia coalfields for more than 30 years. He has experienced the feelings of anger and helplessness that invariably occur when irresponsible coal-mining methods bring economic and environmental devastation to communities in the coal-producing region of Central Appalachia.
Bill became active in the environmental movement in 2001 after flooding heavily damaged the community where he lives. The failure of a large sediment pond on a mountaintop removal mining operation directly above this small community contributed to the severity of the flood, which destroyed and damaged several hundred homes in the valley downstream. Shortly
afterward, he became a member of Coal River Mountain Watch, a local citizens' activist group dedicated to ending this destructive mining practice.
In 2003, Bill had the opportunity to begin working with the Sierra Club's Environmental Justice Program. The program works in coal-producing areas of six states (West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee) with members of grassroots organizations involved in various coal-related issues.
Bill is also involved in co-facilitating diversity and Dismantling Racism workshops. He how resides in Huntington, West Virginia.
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Blair Mountain Despite widespread efforts to preserve this valuable place as a historic site, a mountaintop-removal permit is pending on land where parts of a famous battle occurred here.
Read the profiles of Appalachian activists who are making a difference.
a slideshow that shows you the mountaintop trouble faced by the people of West Virginia. (You'll need Flash.)
The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia. Read the article by Erik Reece on anti-mountaintop removal mining activismi in the January/February 2006 Orion magazine.
More about coal mining in Appalachia.
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The suspect left police a clue. He was caught on the gallery's video surveillance camera. In the footage you can see him walk up to the front entrance, douse motor oil on the stairs and nonchalantly walk away.
Chaliandros said this isn't this first time the gallery has been targeted.
"This has happened earlier. I believe back in September we had another incident," said Chaliandros.
This time around, the store is left with a hefty cleanup bill of at least $1,600.
Investigators hope the video surveillance footage will help put the suspect behind bars.
The owner of the art gallery is offering $500 for the tip that leads to an arrest. If you have any information, you're asked to call the St. Augustine Police Department at 904-825-1074.
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On June 28, 1839, the Spanish slave schooner Amistad set sail from Havana on a routine delivery of human cargo. On a moonless night, after four days at sea, the captive Africans rose up, killed the captain, and seized control of the ship. They attempted to sail to a safe port, but were captured by the U.S. Navy and thrown into jail in Connecticut. Their legal battle for freedom eventually made its way to the Supreme Court, where their cause was argued by former president John Quincy Adams. In a landmark ruling, they were freed and eventually returned to Africa. The rebellion became one of the best-known events in the history of American slavery, celebrated as a triumph of the legal system in films and books, all reflecting the elite perspective of the judges, politicians, and abolitionists involved in the case. In this powerful and highly original account, Marcus Rediker reclaims the rebellion for its true proponents: the African rebels who risked death to stake a claim for freedom.
Using newly discovered evidence, Rediker reframes the story to show how a small group of courageous men fought and won an epic battle against Spanish and American slaveholders and their governments. He reaches back to Africa to find the rebels' roots, narrates their cataclysmic transatlantic journey, and unfolds a prison story of great drama and emotion. Featuring vividly drawn portraits of the Africans, their captors, and their abolitionist allies, he shows how the rebels captured the popular imagination and helped to inspire and build a movement that was part of a grand global struggle between slavery and freedom. The actions aboard the Amistad that July night and in the days and months that followed were pivotal events in American and Atlantic history, but not for the reasons we have always thought.
The successful Amistad rebellion changed the very nature of the struggle against slavery. As a handful of self-emancipated Africans steered their own course to freedom, they opened a way for millions to follow. This stunning book honors their achievement.
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Stacy Lewis made a powerful charge in Sunday's final round to beat second-round leader Bo-Mee Lee by one stroke at the Mizuno Classic. Lewis sat seven shots behind Lee entering Sunday's round but carded 10 birdies and two bogeys to finish at 8-under par 64. The Texan posted rounds of 71-70-64 to finish 10-under 206 for the week. This marks her fifth-career victory and her fourth this season.
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Q: What is the result of the August 23 hearing in D.C. Federal District Court?
A: Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle held a hearing August 23 related to the government's motion to dismiss Wheaton's lawsuit requesting relief from the HHS Preventative Services mandate. The government (specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Treasury, and the Department of Labor) argued that Wheaton's lawsuit was premature because the government has promised to create a new accommodation before it begins to enforce the mandate against Wheaton. Attorneys with The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which represents Wheaton in its case, argued that the College needs relief from the mandate now because the rule is final and will apply to Wheaton's insurance policies beginning in January 2013.
In a ruling filed Friday, August 24, the judge dismissed Wheaton's case, ruling that because the government has pledged to revise the mandate in 2013, Wheaton's lawsuit was premature.
Q: What does the ruling mean for Wheaton's lawsuit going forward?
A: The Board of Trustees is currently exploring its options related to appealing the ruling.
Q: How do recent court actions affect Wheaton's employee insurance coverage?
A: As a direct result of Wheaton's lawsuit, the government re-wrote the "temporary enforcement safe harbor" to include Wheaton and similar religious organizations. Under the safe harbor, these three government agencies have promised to wait one year before they begin fining religious non-profits for refusing to cover abortion-causing drugs. Wheaton sought emergency relief from the court in part because it did not qualify for the safe harbor for two reasons: (1) Wheaton objected to emergency contraception only (not contraception generally), and (2) Wheaton was still in the process of changing its insurance policies when the safe harbor was announced in February 2012. On August 15 the government expanded the safe harbor on both counts, specifically including organizations that can show that they took measures to correct inadvertent coverage of abortion-causing drugs before Feb. 10, 2012. This expansion means that Wheaton now qualifies for the safe harbor, and can offer insurance coverage consistent with its beliefs before enforcement of the mandate begins January 1, 2014.
Q: If Wheaton is now eligible for the safe harbor, why would the College consider appealing dismissal of its lawsuit?
A: Wheaton won an important victory when the government re-wrote the safe harbor—but that relief is both partial and temporary. The safe harbor's protection is partial because although the government has promised not to fine Wheaton for excluding abortion-causing drugs in its 2013 plans, it admits that federal law will still require Wheaton to cover all mandated drugs. This leaves Wheaton in violation of federal law and vulnerable to lawsuits authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to enforce the mandate.
Additionally, the government's promise to waive fines for one year does not address Wheaton's fundamental concern: being forced to comply with a mandate that violates it religious beliefs is a violation of the College's freedom to operate in alignment with its religious convictions.
Q: Is it true that Wheaton's insurance previously covered abortion-causing drugs?
A: As noted in documents filed with the court, Wheaton College undertook a comprehensive review of its health insurance plans in late 2011 to ensure that they were consistent with Wheaton's religious convictions. During that review, an employee discovered that abortion-causing drugs had been included in Wheaton's plans through an oversight unknown to the College's leadership. As soon as it was discovered, Wheaton worked diligently with its insurer and plan administrator to exclude abortion-causing drugs from its plans in order to be consistent with its long-standing, sincerely held religious convictions.
On Wednesday, July 18, Wheaton College filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services related to the HHS mandate requiring religious institutions to provide insurance coverage for abortion-causing drugs. Wheaton is represented by The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in its suit; more detailed information is here.
Below are answers to several Frequently Asked Questions Wheaton has received about the suit.
Q: Isn't there an exemption to the Health and Human Services mandate for religious institutions that would make this suit unnecessary?
A: The Department of Health and Human Services recognizes that, for religious reasons, certain provisions in its mandate violate the conscience of some employers. For this reason, the HHS has provided a full exemption for churches and other houses of worship.
However, to date the HHS has not extended a similar exemption to other religious institutions, such as Christian colleges and universities. This is our primary concern: if allowed to stand, the HHS mandate allows the government to declare that Wheaton College is not a religious institution, effectively stripping us of our First Amendment freedom of religion. We believe that we too have religious liberties that are fully protected by the United States Constitution.
Q: Why doesn't Wheaton simply accept the HHS mandate, recognizing that its faculty and staff do not have to utilize the services that their insurance must provide?
A: We believe that it is morally inconsistent to provide services that go against our conscience and violate the standards of our Community Covenant. This is a matter of religious principle, which it is unconstitutional for the government to force us to violate. Just as importantly, in denying us the exemption it has provided to churches, the mandate allows the government to declare that we are not entitled to First Amendment protection for our freedom of religion—a dangerous precedent.
Q. Did Wheaton file this lawsuit in an attempt to reject the Obama Administration's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, influence the election, or for other political purposes?
A. No. Wheaton College is a non-partisan institution. Our Trustees—who are affiliated with multiple political parties—properly regard religious liberty as a non-partisan issue.
As a non-partisan institution, Wheaton neither supports nor opposes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which remains substantially unaffected by our lawsuit. Our objection is to a particular requirement of the HHS Health Insurance Mandate, namely, the mandatory provision of abortion-inducing drugs. An exemption, rather than a repeal, would satisfy our concern.
Political considerations played no part in the decision to sue, or in the timing of Wheaton's filing. The trustees decided to wait on filing until after the Supreme Court published its decision on the Affordable Care Act at the end of June, in case that decision might provide any relief for Wheaton's First Amendment concerns. With the mandate scheduled to take effect on August 1, and with punitive fines accruing from January 1, they believed that the College could not afford to wait any longer.
Q: Did the College attempt to resolve its concern with the Department of Health and Human Services before filing a lawsuit?
A: Yes. Wheaton's Administration first raised its concerns quietly and directly with the HHS shortly after the mandate was handed down last August. Our hope all along has been that the HHS would grant the exemption we believe that we are entitled to receive. When this exemption was not forthcoming by May, the Trustees voted unanimously—yet reluctantly, as a last resort—to proceed with a lawsuit.
Q: Aren't the drugs required by the HHS mandate contraceptives, rather than abortion-causing drugs?
A: The mandate includes drugs that, although categorized by the government as contraceptives, can cause an early abortion. For example, the Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Health and Human Services are all on record as stating that the "week after" pill (ella) can have an abortive effect on a fertilized egg.
Q: In filing this lawsuit, isn't Wheaton College limiting the access of women to vital health services?
A: No. Wheaton supports nine of the 10 preventative services required by the HHS mandate and provides comprehensive health coverage to all of its employees, women included. Our objection is to a service we do not presently provide, so there is no question here of taking away any choices or services from women in the Wheaton community (or elsewhere). On the contrary, filing this lawsuit is a principled way for Wheaton to continue to provide excellent health care to all its employees.
Q: Wheaton is interfering with contraceptive decisions that ought to be a woman's personal choice.
A: Wheaton College respects the views of Roman Catholics and other Christians who reject contraception outright. However, neither our Statement of Faith nor our Community Covenant require anyone to refuse contraception, and we provide certain forms of contraception in our health coverage. By their own free choice, in signing the Community Covenant, Wheaton's women and men promise to "uphold the God-given worth of human beings, from conception to death"—a voluntary commitment that rules out any form of abortion.
Q: Why would Wheaton College devote its financial resources to a lawsuit?
A: Wheaton College is grateful for the legal representation of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which is provided pro bono. Wheaton chose to work with The Becket Fund in part because of its clearly-established track record as a non-partisan, non-sectarian law firm that has successfully defended the religious liberty of Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and clients from other faith communities.
Q: Shouldn't Wheaton focus on matters that are more central to the gospel?
A: Yes. Many "weightier matters of the law," as Jesus called them, remain at the forefront of a Wheaton education, such as mercy and evangelism. Yet we also need to give appropriate attention to the one place where the government is acting to deny our freedom to carry out our mission—a conflict we would not choose, but cannot ignore.


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