Review By Nancy M. - SILVER SPRING, MD - US (May 2024)
VACATION OF A LIFETIME - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
Fulfillment of a lifelong dream - wine, food, Italy, and the most wonderful group of people making it all come true.
| Written By: | Nancy M. |
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| Location: | SILVER SPRING - MD - US |
| Review Source: | Website |
| Type of Traveler: | Family |
| Itinerary: | Soriano - Tuscan & Umbrian Sun |
Full Review
My sister Pat offered to take me anywhere I wanted for an upcoming BIG birthday. My lifelong dream was to go to Tuscany. After considering all the options, I chose the Culture Discovery “Wine and Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun” vacation. I wanted to see the countryside, the small towns, the history, and how the people really live. CDV gave me exactly what I was hoping for, and so much more. Italy was everything I had ever imagined it would be - the people; the food; the ancient, interesting small, hill towns; the spectacular scenery. I cannot say enough about how friendly, warm and welcoming every single person was - from Mossimo our beloved guide, to Maggie and Carla and Katia (and let’s not forget “George Clooney”), Michael, Paola, Rocky, Daniele, and every other person we came in contact with. They truly made us feel like we were one of the family - family I would love to visit often. The other guests on the tour were a wide range of ages and from all walks of life. They were interesting and fun and everyone came together to have and make the best possible experience they possibly could. The small group size also contributed to that feeling of family. Our accommodation was absolutely gorgeous and CDV had thought of every possible comfort and welcoming kindness. The sightseeing trips were wonderfully selected, the cooking classes were more interesting and fun than one could hope for and the food and drink were just plain amazing. Pat and I are both vegetarians and the efforts that were made to provide us with interesting, delicious food at every single meal was very much appreciated and so well done. We both had the adventure of a lifetime and are so grateful that we were able to enjoy such an amazing time together. I would never consider traveling with another company after the incredible time I had with CDV.
- Nancy Mason
- Pat Swanson
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