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When it comes to Italian travel experiences, there are so many different options available it can be confusing and overwhelming. To help you choose what’s right for you, we discuss the pros and cons of different travel options— private, group, boutique, or luxury travel. Learn the different ways people travel and find the best solution for you. For more information about our boutique summer 2022 tours or to sign up for our free monthly newsletter, visit us at https://www.psitalytours.com/

Stanley Tucci's "Searching for Italy" series on CNN is a delightful viewing experience for all who long for Italian culture and cuisine. In Episode 3: Bologna and the Gems of Emilia Romagna, he travels and eats his way through the region. We were pleasantly surprised when we watched because this episode captures the highlights of our Foodie Tour. We discuss what you should do on any foodie tour of Italy and why. Italian foods are the best in the world and Emilia-Romagna is the best of Italy. Listen and escape with us. For more information about our Fall 2021 and Summer 2022 Foodie Tour: https://www.psitalytours.com/foodie-tour-fall-2021

Enjoy the very best of the Italian countryside as we hop from vineyard to sightseeing. This week is full of fun. Highlights include: Lake Garda, Modena, Ferrari, Fellino and Piacenza vineyard tours. Vineyard Wine Tour Itinerary: https://psitalyretreats.com/vineyard-wine-tour/ P.S. Italy Retreats is owned and operated by Gina Marcello, Ph.D. and Valerie Manfredini. Gina is a university professor with a passion for all things Italian. Valerie is an experienced tour operator and Italian resident. This partnership provides you with a once in a life time opportunity to feel as if you are visiting family in Italy. Our tours are reasonably priced and provide our guests with the very best of authentic Italy.

Emilia-Romagna, Italy is known as the foodie capital of the world. Join us July 23-July 31st, 2021 for a delicious week of food tasting and tours. Stop dreaming about Italy and start planning! Highlights of our Foodie Week include: Bologna's mortadella factory, Prosciutto di Parma factory tour, Carrara Mountain Tour and lardo di Colonnata food tasting, Felino salami tour and Parmesan-reggiano cheese factory tour. We explore northern Italy and learn to live like the locals. A time to relax and experience the very best of northern Italy. For the full itinerary: https://psitalyretreats.com/foodie-tour P.S. Italy Retreats is owned and operated by Gina Marcello, Ph.D. and Valerie Manfredini. Gina is a university professor with a passion for all things Italian. Valerie is an experienced tour operator and Italian resident. This partnership provides you with a once in a life time opportunity to feel as if you are visiting family in Italy. Our tours are reasonably priced and provide our guests with the very best of authentic Italy.

Learn to cook and live like a local in Emilia-Romagna, Italy! We discuss our summer 2021 Cooking Tour July 30- August 7, 2021. Each lesson will inspire and delight as we tour the region. Highlights include farm-to-table pizza and crostata (a local dessert), risotto, torta frita, gelato, local tortelli, bronzino and tiramisu. Full itinerary: https://psitalyretreats.com/classic-culinary-cooking/

Italy is known for its delicious cheeses and meats. This week we discuss our July 23-31, 2021 foodie tour. We highlight Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, Felino Salami, Lardo di Colonnata, and Mortadella while discussing the different cities we will visit and experiences you can expect with our small group custom tours. Full itinerary: https://psitalyretreats.com/foodie-tour/ follow us on Facebook @PSitalyRetreats for our live Italian conversation Tuesdays at 3 pm EST Learn to travel like a local not a tourist!

Italian spas date back to ancient Rome, when natural thermal springs were the center of socialization. On this episode, we discuss P.S. Italy Retreats Spa Week tour (July 9-17, 2021). There's really no better way to experience Italy -- spa hopping and shopping. Relax, unwind, enjoy Italian culture and learn how to live like an Italian! Itinerary available at www.PSitalyRetreats.com/italian-spa-week

Be inspired and write in the mountains of Emilia-Romanga, Italy. Join us Summer 2021. Spend time with like minded writers, enjoy the beauty of the Italian countryside, and take time for self-care. An interview with P.S. Italy's resident writing instructor Anne Dennish. On this episode we discuss our writing workshops and tours. Take time to slow-down, reconnect, and return home inspired! www.PSitalyRetreats.com @PSitalyretreats on Facebook

Join us as we explore Portofino and Santa Margherita. Two beautiful Italian fishing villages and holiday resorts. Portofino, famous for its extraordinary harbor and historical association with celebrity visitors, is a short boat ride or drive to Santa Margherita. Located on the Italian Riviera, these two resorts provide ample opportunity to explore, eat, and relax.

There are thousands of hamlets throughout Italy. Learn about one of the Italian Touring Club's top 100 - Vigoleno. A beautiful hamlet located in Piacenza (Emilia-Romagna) where a handful of people still live. This full day tour also includes a visit to a family run vineyard. At Il Casello Vineyard you will learn about the art of making wine and have ample opportunity to enjoy. It's a relaxing day full of marvel and deliciousness.

Learn about Porcini mushroom hunting (believe it or not you need a permit to go hunting) and the Bedonia (Parma region) Trout Festival. These are two fun local Emilia-Romagna events where you can really experience Italian culture, enjoy local foods, and explore Italy like a local.

The majestic Carrara mountain mines are a must see. This one-day tour introduces you to the marble mountains of Michelangelo's David, tasty lardo di Colonnata, and provides time to explore the beautiful Italian Riviera beach towns of Forte de Marma, Marina di Carrara and Viareggio beach.