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Sicily, Italy
June 15–24, 2010 SOLD OUT
Journey type: Photography, painting, cuisine and wine, naturalists
Deluxe villa setting close to Ragusa, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
Artist Steve Cushner leads the art seminar. Ragusa, an historic, charming town known for it’s architecture and natural beauty is in southeastern Sicily. Travelers will stay in an enchanting villa, with beautiful views. A large swimming pool is at the villa which is located close to beaches and all of the sights in Ragusa. Hikes abound in this region. Self-guided excursions are included to Piazza Armerina, Noto, and Siracusa.
Costs:
Seminar Travelers $2,300 villa occupancy $2400 Casato Hotel occupancy
Leisure Travelers $1,900
Single Supplement $400
Optional Cuisine/Wine Class $300
Costs include instruction, 9 nights double occupancy (two single beds or one full bed), including breakfast while in Ragusa, transportation to and from Catania Airport in Sicily, and group transportation for excursions from the villa. Travelers are responsible for all other meals and individual travel. Prices are subject to increase up to $300 up to the time of travel.
Optional Cuisine and Wine class includes two three-hour discussions at local wineries with enologist Laurie Swindull.
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Ischia, Italy
June 2009 (SOLD OUT)
Journey type: Painting and leisure
Travel to the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, and stay in a private residence overlooking the Castello Aragonese. Painters will join artist Steve Cushner for instruction and critiques. Excursions take the travelers to three diverse sites of interest.
This trip will be offered again in 2011.
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