February 7, 2010 | Italy, Lecce, Puglia, Rome, The Awaiting Table, Travel

I’ve had a cancellation in my group for our culinary adventure in Italy in April. Interested? Check out details of the trip and contact me ASAP if you’d like to go. Here’s a quick run down of the itinerary and costs:

HIGH LEVEL SCHEDULE
Arrive in Italy no later than Saturday, April 10th (rest of the group is arriving by Thursday the 8th)
Sunday, 4/11/10 – Train to Lecce to attend The Awaiting Table Cookery School
Saturday, 4/17/10 – Train back to Rome for a final farewell dinner
Sunday, 4/18/10 – Depart for US (or extend your trip and continue traveling)

ESTIMATED COSTS:
The Awaiting Table – $3000
Hotels in Rome – $225 a night (2 nights minimum)
Meals, Taxis, Tours in Rome – $500
Train to Lecce – $275

(Airfare not included – many of the other participants are using miles for free flights. I am happy to provide assistance booking flights.)

December 17, 2009 | Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Travel, Wine

I’ve been delinquent for some time in posting about our trip to the Colorado Mountain Winefest weekend back in September, but better late than never! I arranged for about 25 of my friends, many who have toured wine regions in many countries around the world, to join me for a taste of our own local Colorado wines – oh yea – and to celebrate a big birthday that ends in a zero with me!

     

I like to  arrive in a place early if there are planned activities or touring. It gives you a chance to unwind, adjust to any time zone changes, and generally settle in before the festivities begin. In this case we settled into the very lovely Wine Country Inn in Palisade, Colorado for the weekend.

     

It sits right up against the … Continue Reading »