Leisurely sip a cappuccino in the garden. Bike for fresh fruit and cheese to the village where shopkeepers call out greetings. Grab some fresh baguettes for picnicking at a local vineyard. This is as far as one gets from being a tourist – it’s living the local lifestyle absolutely authentically, with the freedom that comes from having a beautiful, fully furnished villa. Travelwizard.com arranges insider experiences in France or Italy for several weeks or months that will surely be treasured forever. Call 1.800.330.8820 or enquire here.
The Best of Provencal Cooking - Avignon; Aix en Provence; Luberon Valley
Exclusive Amenity: Receive a French cookbook and custom Italian corkscrew
13 Nights From $35,000 per package (up to eight guests)
Available throughout 2010
French Villa Vacation Includes: Luxury villa accommodations near Avignon (or other Provence location); For eight persons, with exclusive Villa host services; Private dining experience with chef Fabian Cancelier; Join Chef Fabian at the Avignon food market to select fresh ingredients for a private cooking class and dinner; Visits to Côtes du Rhône wineries, local markets and more; Villa stays include housekeeping, welcome meal, grocery shopping service and more.
La Dolce Vita in Chianti - Chianti; Florence; Siena; Cortona; Lucca
Exclusive Amenity: Customized VillaBook, with sights, activities, dining and shopping
7 Nights From: $15,000 per package
Available throughout 2010
Italian Villa Vacation Includes: Accommodations in a four-bedroom villa; Exclusive wine tastings at Chianti Classico wineries and the fabled areas of Montepulciano and Montalcino (additional cost); Villa hosts introduce you to local ateliers (workshops); Take one or more of a wide sampling of cooking classes (additional cost); Spend part of each day going to local markets; Suggestions for home-style cooking at local trattoria
Customized Trip of a Lifetime - France or Italy
Exclusive Amenity: Enjoy a dinner on your night of arrival, welcome aperitif
7 Nights From $10,000 per package
Available throughout 2010
European Villa Vacation Includes: Accommodations in a three-bedroom (or larger) property ideal for family reunions, multigenerational trips, groups of friends, birthday and anniversary celebrations; Themed special interest travel featuring food and wine, history, shopping, painting, hiking and biking and more (additional cost); Local Villa hosts, housekeeping, and possibility of chef services, drivers, guides and more.
