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(130, 1, '2016-10-07 08:35:13', '2016-10-07 08:35:13', 'That last is no more than a foot high, and about seven paces across, a mere flat top of a grey rock which smokes like a hot cinder after a shower, and where no man would care to venture a naked sole before sunset. On the Little Isabel an old ragged palm, with a thick bulging trunk rough with spines, a very witch amongst palm trees.\n\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://twentysixteendemo.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/6hgsktgpfie-the-anchor.jpg?w=200&amp;h=300\" alt=\"6hgsktgpfie-the-anchor\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />\n<h1>Header one</h1>\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2>Header two</h2>\n<h3>Header three</h3>\n<h4>Header four</h4>\n<h5>Header five</h5>\n<h6>Header six</h6>\n&nbsp;\n<h3>Blockquotes</h3>\nThat last is no more than a foot high, and about seven paces across, a mere flat top of a grey rock which smokes like a hot cinder after a shower, and where no man would care to venture a naked sole before sunset.\n<blockquote>People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.\n\n<cite>Steve Jobs – Apple Worldwide Developers’ Conference, 1997</cite></blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"pull-right\">This is right aligned blockquote. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.</blockquote>\nThat last is no more than a foot high, and about seven paces across, a mere flat top of a grey rock which smokes like a hot cinder after a shower, and where no man would care to venture a naked sole before sunset. On the Little Isabel an old ragged palm, with a thick bulging trunk rough with spines, a very witch amongst palm trees, rustles a dismal bunch of dead leaves above the coarse sand. The Great Isabel has a spring of fresh water issuing from the overgrown side of a ravine. Resembling an emerald green wedge of land a mile long, and laid flat upon the sea, it bears two forest trees standing close together, with a wide spread of shade.\n<blockquote class=\"pull-left\">This is left aligned blockquote. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.</blockquote>\nThat last is no more than a foot high, and about seven paces across, a mere flat top of a grey rock which smokes like a hot cinder after a shower, and where no man would care to venture a naked sole before sunset. On the Little Isabel an old ragged palm, with a thick bulging trunk rough with spines, a very witch amongst palm trees, rustles a dismal bunch of dead leaves above the coarse sand. The Great Isabel has a spring of fresh water issuing from the overgrown side of a ravine. Resembling an emerald green wedge of land a mile long, and laid flat upon the sea, it bears two forest trees standing close together, with a wide spread of shade.\n<h3>Lists</h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_46\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-46 size-medium\" src=\"https://twentysixteendemo.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/qmemudqzrxq-nick-scheerbart.jpg?w=300&amp;h=198\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /> Some image caption[/caption]\n\nThat last is no more than a foot high, and about seven paces across, a mere flat top of a grey rock which smokes like a hot cinder after a shower, and where no man would care to venture a naked sole before sunset.\n<ul>\n 	<li>Unordered list item one</li>\n 	<li>Unordered list item two\n<ol>\n 	<li>Ordered list item one</li>\n 	<li>Ordered list item two</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n 	<li>Unordered list item three</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Gallery - Grid style</h3>\n[gallery link=\"file\" columns=\"4\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"20,17,28,102,101,44,104,105\"]\n<h3>Gallery - Tiled style</h3>\n[gallery type=\"rectangular\" link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"81,17,20,44,103\"]', 'Styleguide', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'styleguide', '', '', '2017-06-20 18:28:29', '2017-06-20 18:28:29', '', 0, 'http://demo.gretathemes.com/eightydays/?page_id=130', 0, 'page', '', 0),
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(312, 2, '2017-07-26 18:35:05', '2017-07-26 18:35:05', 'If you\'re anything like me, you enjoy being pleasantly surprised by new types of cuisine while travelling. San Sebastian, Spain offers just that experience. With the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the world, this city does not disappoint when it comes to its culinary scene. One of the most interesting aspects of its culinary scene is the pintxo culture.  I\'m sure you are familiar with tapas, but have you heard of pintxos? Pronounced \"pinchos\", these are the small Basque style tapas that this city is famous for. Their pintxo culture is almost unmatched, with more pintxo bars per square meter than anywhere else in Spain, and most likely the world.  They are meant to be a small snack, and it is common to go into a pintxo bar, and choose from the many varieties waiting for you on the counter. A popular activity is the \"pintxo crawl\". Instead of a bar crawl, you just go to a variety of different pintxo bars and sample food all day. Make sure to come hungry!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-310\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Tapa1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nSan Sebastian is not only about the food. It is also a home base for exploring the Basque country, and has a mini Rio de Janeiro like aura. One of the most stunning aspects of this gorgeous city is the Playa de la Concha. This amazing sandy beach opens to a turquoise water bay, and lends itself to being the ultimate place to relax and soak up some rays while enjoying the beautiful scenery. While there, also check out the historic old town, its amazing architecture and the Gothic and Baroque style churches, as well as the historic museums. This is the happening area, which also houses the most pinxto bars.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-308\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Sebastian-Beach-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nIf you\'re looking for a truly unique, tasty, and relaxing travel experience, San Sebastian is definitely worth a visit!', 'San Sebastian - Pintxo Anyone!?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '307-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-26 18:35:05', '2017-07-26 18:35:05', '', 307, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/26/307-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3144, 1, '2024-10-05 13:48:00', '2024-10-05 20:48:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One hour west of Florence, and 25 minutes north of Pisa, Lucca is a hidden gem in Tuscany. Lucca is an <strong>ancient and medieval city</strong>, founded by the Estruscans,  and was historically a Roman colony.  Lucca had been the second largest Italian city state with a republican constitution (\"comune\") to remain independent over the centuries. That is until  1805, when the Republic of Lucca was converted into a monarchy by&nbsp;Napoleon, who installed his sister Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi as the \"Princess of Lucca\". From there it was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia until it became part of the Italian State in 1861. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One main feature of Lucca is the <strong>medieval walls</strong> surrounding the Old Town. In the 11th and 12th centuries the construction of the first medieval walls began, completing around the mid 13th century. Due to urban expansion, from the second half of the 14th to the first decades of the 15th century, Lucca\'s previous walls were extended. Given its history, you may assume that not much would be left of the original walls. Not so, in fact, Lucca is one of the rare cities where <strong>the historical walls of the city have remained intact</strong>, even though the city has expanded and modernized. You actually enter the city through the walls, which is pretty cool to experience. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":3155,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2880-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3155\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3146,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2875-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3146\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lucca feels like a <strong>mini Florence</strong>, minus the insane crowds over priced tourist restaurants. People here a friendly and relaxed. Narrow shopping streets open into large, beautiful squares. There are many <strong>\"hidden\" local spots for food and drink </strong>serving both authentic Italian cuisine and fusion style food. One of my favourites was <strong>Strabuono</strong>, serving Italian Panini with a New York Style flair. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":3150,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2862-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3150\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3147,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2865-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3147\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are looking for something a bit fancier, <strong>Punto</strong> is a classy joint for upscale dining that doesn\'t break the bank. There is also a great little cocktail bar, <strong>Puntino</strong>, attached to it, which provides a great spot for after dinner drinks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":3154,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2834-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3154\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3153,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2844-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3153\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3152,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2845-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3152\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3151,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2849-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3151\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I recommend at least one night here. The city is quite lively at night, and its easy to walk around without getting lost. Or, if you just find yourself in the area, stop by to see the beautiful medieval walls, and walk the narrow streets. You won\'t regret it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>If you need more information on adding Lucca into your travel plans, <a href=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"156\">Contact Me</a> today to get started on your planning!</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The Walled City - Lucca, Italy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-walled-city-lucca-italy', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:11:35', '2025-02-18 01:11:35', '', 0, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=3144', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3190, 1, '2025-02-17 17:11:32', '2025-02-18 01:11:32', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One hour west of Florence, and 25 minutes north of Pisa, Lucca is a hidden gem in Tuscany. Lucca is an <strong>ancient and medieval city</strong>, founded by the Estruscans,  and was historically a Roman colony.  Lucca had been the second largest Italian city state with a republican constitution (\"comune\") to remain independent over the centuries. That is until  1805, when the Republic of Lucca was converted into a monarchy by&nbsp;Napoleon, who installed his sister Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi as the \"Princess of Lucca\". From there it was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia until it became part of the Italian State in 1861. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One main feature of Lucca is the <strong>medieval walls</strong> surrounding the Old Town. In the 11th and 12th centuries the construction of the first medieval walls began, completing around the mid 13th century. Due to urban expansion, from the second half of the 14th to the first decades of the 15th century, Lucca\'s previous walls were extended. Given its history, you may assume that not much would be left of the original walls. Not so, in fact, Lucca is one of the rare cities where <strong>the historical walls of the city have remained intact</strong>, even though the city has expanded and modernized. You actually enter the city through the walls, which is pretty cool to experience. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":3155,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2880-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3155\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3146,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2875-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3146\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lucca feels like a <strong>mini Florence</strong>, minus the insane crowds over priced tourist restaurants. People here a friendly and relaxed. Narrow shopping streets open into large, beautiful squares. There are many <strong>\"hidden\" local spots for food and drink </strong>serving both authentic Italian cuisine and fusion style food. One of my favourites was <strong>Strabuono</strong>, serving Italian Panini with a New York Style flair. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":3150,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2862-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3150\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3147,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2865-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3147\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are looking for something a bit fancier, <strong>Punto</strong> is a classy joint for upscale dining that doesn\'t break the bank. 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(259, 2, '2017-06-27 22:38:44', '2017-06-27 22:38:44', 'Who doesn’t love a stunning, picturesque town on a gorgeous seaside?\r\n\r\nSorrento is one of Italy\'s most famous resort towns. Sitting on a perch high above the Mediterranean, it is like a balcony over the sea with views that extend from the island of Procida across the Gulf to Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. Sorrento is a lovely, civilized historic town. Sights to see include the civic park of the Villa Comunale bursting with blooms and trees; a popular gathering spot for the citizens, the church of San Francesco which has a cross-vaulted cloister that hosts concerts and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the Romanesque Duomo, the city\'s cathedral that dates back to the 1400s. It has gorgeous doors with a fresco over the portal. Its accompanying bell tower has an ancient clock face composed from beautiful majolica tiles. Though there are not a lot of large sandy beaches, you can still enjoy the sea at a beach club, or sunbathing on a large platform, which juts out into the sea. Get there early for a good spot and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun and the sea.\r\n\r\nInsider Tip: For something off the beaten path and fun to do, check out the Caseifico Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory for a tasting or try your hand at making it yourself!', 'Discover Sorrento', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '258-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-27 22:38:44', '2017-06-27 22:38:44', '', 258, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/06/27/258-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(260, 2, '2017-06-27 22:39:02', '2017-06-27 22:39:02', 'Who doesn’t love a stunning, picturesque town on a gorgeous seaside?\r\n\r\nSorrento is one of Italy\'s most famous resort towns. Sitting on a perch high above the Mediterranean, it is like a balcony over the sea with views that extend from the island of Procida across the Gulf to Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. Sorrento is a lovely, civilized historic town. Sights to see include the civic park of the Villa Comunale bursting with blooms and trees; a popular gathering spot for the citizens, the church of San Francesco which has a cross-vaulted cloister that hosts concerts and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the Romanesque Duomo, the city\'s cathedral that dates back to the 1400s. It has gorgeous doors with a fresco over the portal. Its accompanying bell tower has an ancient clock face composed from beautiful majolica tiles. Though there are not a lot of large sandy beaches, you can still enjoy the sea at a beach club, or sunbathing on a large platform, which juts out into the sea. Get there early for a good spot and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun and the sea.\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:</strong> For something off the beaten path and fun to do, check out the Caseifico Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory for a tasting or try your hand at making it yourself!', 'Discover Sorrento', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '258-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-27 22:39:02', '2017-06-27 22:39:02', '', 258, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/06/27/258-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(261, 2, '2021-08-02 22:40:00', '2021-08-03 05:40:00', 'If you haven’t been here…you NEED to go!!\n\nThe Amalfi Coast is one of the most photographed and most daring coastal routes in the world. The best way to enjoy the views, vibes and villages that have inspired poets and lovers for centuries is to take a scenic drive…\n\nAwarded World Heritage status by UNESCO and inspiring creative minds from painter William Turner to popstar Beyoncé, La Costiera Amalfitana is probably the world’s favorite 30 miles of coastline. My recommendation to enjoy it to the fullest is to hire a private driver from Sorrento. Leave the hairpin turns and the sheer, thousand-foot drops to your expert driver, and relax as you travel along the Amalfi Drive – a feat of engineering with improbable roads and tunnels that link the picturesque seaside villages. Begin by exploring the ‘vertical village’ of Positano that climbs the cliffs beside the azure Tyrrhenian Sea. Its uneven stairs, covered walkways and quaint shops are ripe for the exploring – make sure you find a vine-covered terrace to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy some of the best people-watching in Italy.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-245\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Positano-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"229\"></p>\nContinue on to the hills and the charming town of Ravello perched on a rocky spur between two valleys. One of the area’s most elegant destinations, Ravello is known for its artisanal ceramics, luxe linens and delectable dolci. History also abounds in Ravello’s striking cathedral with its massive bronze doors and its flamboyant pulpit, while noble palaces like the 13th-century Villa Rufolo pride themselves in their cascading gardens, which locals say inspired the setting for Richard Wagner’s opera Parsifal. More postcard-perfect views await as you make your way back along the Amalfi Drive to Sorrento.\n\nContact me if you need any help planning your next trip to the Amalfi Coast!', 'Amalfi Coast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'amalfi-coast', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:54:14', '2025-02-18 01:54:14', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=261', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(262, 2, '2017-06-27 22:40:53', '2017-06-27 22:40:53', 'If you haven’t been here…you NEED to go!!\r\n\r\nThe Amalfi Coast is one of the most photographed and most daring coastal routes in the world. The best way to enjoy the views, vibes and villages that have inspired poets and lovers for centuries is to take a scenic drive…\r\n\r\nAwarded World Heritage status by UNESCO and inspiring creative minds from painter William Turner to popstar Beyoncé, La Costiera Amalfitana is probably the world’s favorite 30 miles of coastline. My recommendation to enjoy it to the fullest is to hire a private driver from Sorrento. Leave the hairpin turns and the sheer, thousand-foot drops to your expert driver, and relax as you travel along the Amalfi Drive – a feat of engineering with improbable roads and tunnels that link the picturesque seaside villages. Begin by exploring the ‘vertical village’ of Positano that climbs the cliffs beside the azure Tyrrhenian Sea. Its uneven stairs, covered walkways and quaint shops are ripe for the exploring – make sure you find a vine-covered terrace to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy some of the best people-watching in Italy.\r\n\r\nContinue on to the hills and the charming town of Ravello perched on a rocky spur between two valleys. One of the area’s most elegant destinations, Ravello is known for its artisanal ceramics, luxe linens and delectable dolci. History also abounds in Ravello’s striking cathedral with its massive bronze doors and its flamboyant pulpit, while noble palaces like the 13th-century Villa Rufolo pride themselves in their cascading gardens, which locals say inspired the setting for Richard Wagner’s opera Parsifal. More postcard-perfect views await as you make your way back along the Amalfi Drive to Sorrento.', 'Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '261-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-27 22:40:53', '2017-06-27 22:40:53', '', 261, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/06/27/261-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(263, 2, '2021-07-26 22:42:00', '2021-07-27 05:42:00', 'Vineyards, rolling hills, historic villas and idyllic countryside towns, Tuscany really does have it all when it comes to romance. And what better way to reconnect than at an authentic Tuscan castle!\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-217 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Castello-Del-Nero-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"189\">\n\nNestled in the rolling Tuscan countryside, <strong>Castello del Nero</strong> is a peaceful retreat located within a half-hour of most of the areas must-see sites. This <strong>12th century castle</strong> has been lovingly restored, maintaining many of the property’s original features like fanciful frescoes, vaulted ceilings and massive fireplaces. The views in every direction are quintessentially Tuscan – <strong>olive groves, vineyards</strong> and the never-ending blue sky. There are 32 rooms in the main house and outbuildings available in the classic, executive and deluxe categories, all featuring queen or twin beds, stylish fabrics and distinctive “cotto” floors - some even have high timber beam ceilings. Castello del Nero is proud to offer Italy’s first <strong>ESPA</strong>-branded spa, with bespoke treatments and 10,000 square feet of rejuvenation, including the indoor/outdoor vitality pool. Guests will also enjoy the hotel’s other public areas: the refreshing pool, the huge panoramic terrace, the sweet chapel and the cozy bar. For the serious sightseers, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Siena and Florence. La Torre restaurant and Executive Chef Giovanni Luca di Pirro offer the<strong> best in Tuscan cuisine</strong>, with a focus on fresh, organic, local ingredients including the estate’s own red wine and olive oil. Guests can also arrange for a private wine tasting in the vaulted wine cellar or enjoy al fresco lunch by the pool during the summer.\n\nWant some help planning a trip here? <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> to get started!</strong> P.S. I can get you some exclusive perks here!', 'Ah...Tuscan Castles!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ah-tuscan-castles', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:53:42', '2025-02-18 01:53:42', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=263', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(264, 2, '2017-06-27 22:42:28', '2017-06-27 22:42:28', 'Vineyards, rolling hills, historic villas and idyllic countryside towns, Tuscany really does have it all when it comes to romance. And what better way to reconnect than at an authentic Tuscan castle! Nestled in the rolling Tuscan countryside, Castello del Nero is a peaceful retreat located within a half-hour of most of the areas must-see sites. This 12th century castle has been lovingly restored, maintaining many of the property’s original features like fanciful frescoes, vaulted ceilings and massive fireplaces. The views in every direction are quintessentially Tuscan – olive groves, vineyards and the never-ending blue sky. There are 32 rooms in the main house and outbuildings available in the classic, executive and deluxe categories, all featuring queen or twin beds, stylish fabrics and distinctive “cotto” floors - some even have high timber beam ceilings. Castello del Nero is proud to offer Italy’s first ESPA-branded spa, with bespoke treatments and 10,000 square feet of rejuvenation, including the indoor/outdoor vitality pool. Guests will also enjoy the hotel’s other public areas: the refreshing pool, the huge panoramic terrace, the sweet chapel and the cozy bar. For the serious sightseers, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Siena and Florence. La Torre restaurant and Executive Chef Giovanni Luca di Pirro offer the best in Tuscan cuisine, with a focus on fresh, organic, local ingredients including the estate’s own red wine and olive oil. Guests can also arrange for a private wine tasting in the vaulted wine cellar or enjoy al fresco lunch by the pool during the summer.', 'Ah...Tuscan Castles!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '263-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-27 22:42:28', '2017-06-27 22:42:28', '', 263, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/06/27/263-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(265, 2, '2017-06-27 22:42:40', '2017-06-27 22:42:40', 'Vineyards, rolling hills, historic villas and idyllic countryside towns, Tuscany really does have it all when it comes to romance. And what better way to reconnect than at an authentic Tuscan castle!\r\n\r\nNestled in the rolling Tuscan countryside, Castello del Nero is a peaceful retreat located within a half-hour of most of the areas must-see sites. This 12th century castle has been lovingly restored, maintaining many of the property’s original features like fanciful frescoes, vaulted ceilings and massive fireplaces. The views in every direction are quintessentially Tuscan – olive groves, vineyards and the never-ending blue sky. There are 32 rooms in the main house and outbuildings available in the classic, executive and deluxe categories, all featuring queen or twin beds, stylish fabrics and distinctive “cotto” floors - some even have high timber beam ceilings. Castello del Nero is proud to offer Italy’s first ESPA-branded spa, with bespoke treatments and 10,000 square feet of rejuvenation, including the indoor/outdoor vitality pool. Guests will also enjoy the hotel’s other public areas: the refreshing pool, the huge panoramic terrace, the sweet chapel and the cozy bar. For the serious sightseers, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Siena and Florence. La Torre restaurant and Executive Chef Giovanni Luca di Pirro offer the best in Tuscan cuisine, with a focus on fresh, organic, local ingredients including the estate’s own red wine and olive oil. Guests can also arrange for a private wine tasting in the vaulted wine cellar or enjoy al fresco lunch by the pool during the summer.', 'Ah...Tuscan Castles!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '263-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-27 22:42:40', '2017-06-27 22:42:40', '', 263, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/06/27/263-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(266, 2, '2021-06-19 22:45:00', '2021-06-20 05:45:00', 'I’m constantly asked…. “why do travel advisors still exist?” and “why would I use a travel advisor over doing it myself?”. In this modern age of technology where the world is literally at your fingertips, it can be hard to let someone else manage your travel plans for you. I get it. Before I became a travel professional, it would never even cross my mind to use a travel advisor, which is why I wanted to share this article from Travel Market Report with you! Here are 10 great reasons to let someone else take care of your travel plans:\n<ol>\n 	<li><strong>Buying travel is a unique purchase, because you are buying both a product and a service.</strong>\nA travel agent know how to sell both parts—the airline and resort and cruise line that best match your needs, and the service that will guarantee your vacation is seamless and stress-free.</li>\n 	<li><strong>Travel agents are trained to take a critical look at each piece in your trip puzzle.</strong>\nThey make sure each piece meets your specific needs, so you’re happy with every penny you spent.</li>\n 	<li><strong>They can make sense of the multitude of offers from cruise lines and airlines and hotels.&nbsp;</strong>\nThis year travel companies are offering more brands than ever before in history—on land, in the air and on the seas. Is Fathom the right cruise for you? Is Delta Light good enough? A travel professional can decipher the subtle differences and choose the one that fits your requirements for this unique trip.</li>\n 	<li><strong>Travel professionals save you time and money.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>\nWhether they charge a fee, as many do, or base their businesses on commissions, the time and money you spend with them will be returned to you many times over in the form of perks, upgrades, convenience and great service.</li>\n 	<li><strong>They are your advocate.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>\nWhether you need an upgrade to an ocean view or a ticket out of harm’s way after an earthquake, your travel agent will be there for you, intervening with suppliers on your behalf.</li>\n 	<li><strong>They are the experts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>\nLike a doctor or an accountant, a travel counselor will ask the right questions, listen to your answers, understand your pain, and offer expert advice to guide you in making one of your most important decisions—how to spend your invaluable time off. Because there are no do-overs for a vacation gone wrong.</li>\n 	<li><strong>Knowledge is power.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>\nFrom the visa and passport requirements to the name of the maître d’ at the best restaurant in town, a good travel agent has the inside information that makes your trip perfect.</li>\n 	<li><strong>They have your back.\n</strong>When things go wrong, a travel professional knows whom to call to get it fixed on the spot. If your flight is canceled, just have a seat and pick up the phone while the rest of the passengers are lined up trying to rebook. Didn\'t get the room category you booked? No need to argue with the front desk. One call will get it corrected.</li>\n 	<li><strong>They are your personal shopper.</strong>\nOver time your travel professional gets to know you and your family, your likes and dislikes. You are so much more than a sale to them—and they provide the human connection that makes every transaction more pleasant and meaningful. Plus by supporting local businesses, you support your community.</li>\n 	<li><strong>They can offer customized experiences that no one else can.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>\nAfter 20 or 30 years in the business, a travel professional has the connections to arrange for the side trips, the special passes, the upgrades and little touches that are not available to the general public. Because in this wide and amazing and wonderful world, you just don\'t know what you don\'t know. So ask someone who does—ask your local travel agent!</li>\n</ol>', '10 Reasons to Use a Travel Agent', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '10-reasons-to-use-a-travel-agent', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:53:20', '2025-02-18 01:53:20', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=266', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(267, 2, '2017-06-27 22:44:35', '2017-06-27 22:44:35', 'I’m constantly asked…. “why do travel advisors still exist?” and “why would I use a travel advisor over doing it myself?”. In this modern age of technology where the world is literally at your fingertips, it can be hard to let someone else manage your travel plans for you. I get it. Before I became a travel professional, it would never even cross my mind to use a travel advisor, which is why I wanted to share this article from Travel Market Report with you! Here are 10 great reasons to let someone else take care of your travel plans:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li><strong>Buying travel is a unique purchase, because you are buying both a product and a service.</strong>\r\nA travel agent know how to sell both parts—the airline and resort and cruise line that best match your needs, and the service that will guarantee your vacation is seamless and stress-free.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Travel agents are trained to take a critical look at each piece in your trip puzzle.</strong>\r\nThey make sure each piece meets your specific needs, so you’re happy with every penny you spent.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>They can make sense of the multitude of offers from cruise lines and airlines and hotels. </strong>\r\nThis year travel companies are offering more brands than ever before in history—on land, in the air and on the seas. Is Fathom the right cruise for you? Is Delta Light good enough? A travel professional can decipher the subtle differences and choose the one that fits your requirements for this unique trip.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Travel professionals save you time and money.  </strong>\r\nWhether they charge a fee, as many do, or base their businesses on commissions, the time and money you spend with them will be returned to you many times over in the form of perks, upgrades, convenience and great service.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>They are your advocate.  </strong>\r\nWhether you need an upgrade to an ocean view or a ticket out of harm’s way after an earthquake, your travel agent will be there for you, intervening with suppliers on your behalf.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>They are the experts.  </strong>\r\nLike a doctor or an accountant, a travel counselor will ask the right questions, listen to your answers, understand your pain, and offer expert advice to guide you in making one of your most important decisions—how to spend your invaluable time off. Because there are no do-overs for a vacation gone wrong.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Knowledge is power.  </strong>\r\nFrom the visa and passport requirements to the name of the maître d’ at the best restaurant in town, a good travel agent has the inside information that makes your trip perfect.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>They have your back.\r\n</strong>When things go wrong, a travel professional knows whom to call to get it fixed on the spot. If your flight is canceled, just have a seat and pick up the phone while the rest of the passengers are lined up trying to rebook. Didn\'t get the room category you booked? No need to argue with the front desk. One call will get it corrected.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>They are your personal shopper.</strong>\r\nOver time your travel professional gets to know you and your family, your likes and dislikes. You are so much more than a sale to them—and they provide the human connection that makes every transaction more pleasant and meaningful. Plus by supporting local businesses, you support your community.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>They can offer customized experiences that no one else can.  </strong>\r\nAfter 20 or 30 years in the business, a travel professional has the connections to arrange for the side trips, the special passes, the upgrades and little touches that are not available to the general public. Because in this wide and amazing and wonderful world, you just don\'t know what you don\'t know. So ask someone who does—ask your local travel agent!</li>\r\n</ol>', '10 Reasons to Use a Travel Agent', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '266-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-27 22:44:35', '2017-06-27 22:44:35', '', 266, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/06/27/266-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(271, 2, '2021-05-05 22:49:00', '2021-05-06 05:49:00', 'It\'s not always easy to find friends or family who want to travel to the same places that you do and the idea of travelling alone may put you off from visiting destinations you\'ve always dreamed of going to. In my experience, group excursions and tours are an ideal way for solo travellers to go on holiday with the comfort and security of knowing they\'ll be travelling with other people and have a knowledgeable guide on hand as well. You\'re also more likely to visit places off the beaten track and enjoy unique experiences that might have seemed too out of reach or hard to do alone. And you can make new friends in the process!\n\nOf course, if you have ever tried to travel as a solo, you are familiar with the nasty little thing called a “Single Supplement”. This is a surcharge applied to solo travellers as a way for tour operators/cruise lines/certain accommodation providers to recover some money they are losing from not having double occupancy. But really it feels like a punishment! However, don’t be disheartened. There are actually quite a number of tour operators/cruise lines that have less harsh, or even waived, single supplements for the solo traveller. Sometimes this comes in the form of a “single room” where you have a single room to yourself, or a “shared room” where you room a member of the same sex in order to apply a double occupancy rate.\n\nJust to show you an example of a solo group trip with the single supplement waived:\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"wp-image-244 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Petra-Jordan-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"319\"></p>\n<strong>Jordan – Desert/Amman/Petra</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Wadi Mujib - trek the Siq Trail of Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve</li>\n 	<li>Wadi Rum - Vast red desert landscape with rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations</li>\n 	<li>Shobak or Karak Crusader castles - Reminders of the former glory of the Crusaders</li>\n 	<li>Madaba - Christian market town, Church of St George, Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics</li>\n 	<li>Amman - Ancient hilltop citadel, fascinating Archaeological Museum and bustling souqs</li>\n 	<li>Two nights in Petra - UNESCO-listed Nabataean city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812</li>\n 	<li>Dead Sea - Dramatically beautiful landscape with warm buoyant mineral-rich waters</li>\n 	<li>Mt Nebo - Perhaps one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land</li>\n 	<li>Umm ar-Rasas - An ancient city and important stop on the caravan route between east and west</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Please <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact me</a> if you need any help arranging solo travel!</strong>', 'Ridin\' Solo', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ridin-solo', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:52:39', '2025-02-18 01:52:39', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=271', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(272, 2, '2017-06-27 22:49:16', '2017-06-27 22:49:16', 'It\'s not always easy to find friends or family who want to travel to the same places that you do and the idea of travelling alone may put you off from visiting destinations you\'ve always dreamed of going to. In my experience, group excursions and tours are an ideal way for solo travellers to go on holiday with the comfort and security of knowing they\'ll be travelling with other people and have a knowledgeable guide on hand as well. You\'re also more likely to visit places off the beaten track and enjoy unique experiences that might have seemed too out of reach or hard to do alone. And you can make new friends in the process!\r\n\r\nOf course, if you have ever tried to travel as a solo, you are familiar with the nasty little thing called a “Single Supplement”. This is a surcharge applied to solo travellers as a way for tour operators/cruise lines/certain accommodation providers to recover some money they are losing from not having double occupancy. But really it feels like a punishment! However, don’t be disheartened. There are actually quite a number of tour operators/cruise lines that have less harsh, or even waived, single supplements for the solo traveller. Sometimes this comes in the form of a “single room” where you have a single room to yourself, or a “shared room” where you room a member of the same sex in order to apply a double occupancy rate.\r\n\r\nJust to show you an example of a solo group trip with the single supplement waived:\r\n\r\n<strong>Jordan – Desert/Amman/Petra</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Wadi Mujib - trek the Siq Trail of Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve</li>\r\n 	<li>Wadi Rum - Vast red desert landscape with rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations</li>\r\n 	<li>Shobak or Karak Crusader castles - Reminders of the former glory of the Crusaders</li>\r\n 	<li>Madaba - Christian market town, Church of St George, Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics</li>\r\n 	<li>Amman - Ancient hilltop citadel, fascinating Archaeological Museum and bustling souqs</li>\r\n 	<li>Two nights in Petra - UNESCO-listed Nabataean city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812</li>\r\n 	<li>Dead Sea - Dramatically beautiful landscape with warm buoyant mineral-rich waters</li>\r\n 	<li>Mt Nebo - Perhaps one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land</li>\r\n 	<li>Umm ar-Rasas - An ancient city and important stop on the caravan route between east and west</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPlease contact me if you need any help arranging solo travel!', 'Ridin\' Solo', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '271-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-27 22:49:16', '2017-06-27 22:49:16', '', 271, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/06/27/271-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(290, 2, '2017-07-04 21:11:52', '2017-07-04 21:11:52', 'Who doesn’t love a stunning, picturesque town on a gorgeous seaside?\r\n\r\nSorrento is one of Italy\'s most famous resort towns. Sitting on a perch high above the Mediterranean, it is like a balcony over the sea with views that extend from the island of Procida across the Gulf to Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. Sorrento is a lovely, civilized historic town. Sights to see include the civic park of the Villa Comunale bursting with blooms and trees; a popular gathering spot for the citizens, the church of San Francesco which has a cross-vaulted cloister that hosts concerts and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the Romanesque Duomo, the city\'s cathedral that dates back to the 1400s. It has gorgeous doors with a fresco over the portal. Its accompanying bell tower has an ancient clock face composed from beautiful majolica tiles. Though there are not a lot of large sandy beaches, you can still enjoy the sea at a beach club, or sunbathing on a large platform, which juts out into the sea. Get there early for a good spot and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun and the sea.\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:</strong> For something off the beaten path and fun to do, check out the Caseifico Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory for a tasting or try your hand at making it yourself!\r\n\r\nContact me if you need any help planning your next trip to Sorrento!', 'Discover Sorrento', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '258-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:11:52', '2017-07-04 21:11:52', '', 258, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/258-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(291, 2, '2017-07-04 21:12:23', '2017-07-04 21:12:23', 'If you haven’t been here…you NEED to go!!\r\n\r\nThe Amalfi Coast is one of the most photographed and most daring coastal routes in the world. The best way to enjoy the views, vibes and villages that have inspired poets and lovers for centuries is to take a scenic drive…\r\n\r\nAwarded World Heritage status by UNESCO and inspiring creative minds from painter William Turner to popstar Beyoncé, La Costiera Amalfitana is probably the world’s favorite 30 miles of coastline. My recommendation to enjoy it to the fullest is to hire a private driver from Sorrento. Leave the hairpin turns and the sheer, thousand-foot drops to your expert driver, and relax as you travel along the Amalfi Drive – a feat of engineering with improbable roads and tunnels that link the picturesque seaside villages. Begin by exploring the ‘vertical village’ of Positano that climbs the cliffs beside the azure Tyrrhenian Sea. Its uneven stairs, covered walkways and quaint shops are ripe for the exploring – make sure you find a vine-covered terrace to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy some of the best people-watching in Italy.\r\n\r\nContinue on to the hills and the charming town of Ravello perched on a rocky spur between two valleys. One of the area’s most elegant destinations, Ravello is known for its artisanal ceramics, luxe linens and delectable dolci. History also abounds in Ravello’s striking cathedral with its massive bronze doors and its flamboyant pulpit, while noble palaces like the 13th-century Villa Rufolo pride themselves in their cascading gardens, which locals say inspired the setting for Richard Wagner’s opera Parsifal. More postcard-perfect views await as you make your way back along the Amalfi Drive to Sorrento.\r\n\r\nContact me if you need any help planning your next trip to the Amalfi Coast!', 'Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '261-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:12:23', '2017-07-04 21:12:23', '', 261, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/261-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3214, 1, '2025-02-17 18:29:18', '2025-02-18 02:29:18', 'I am a Travel Advisor, with my Certified Travel Counsellor Designation from the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA). I specialize in arranging customized, personalized travel worldwide. I work with the established travel agency of North South Travel, located in Vancouver, BC Canada.\n\nI love to travel. It is my inspiration; my passion; my reason for being.&nbsp; From a young age I found myself having a wandering spirit and an unrequited passion for exploration. I just never wanted to be at home! It wasn’t until later in life that I realized there was only one way to satisfy the wanderlust inside of me…and that was to travel!\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">My first major trip abroad was in 2001, travelling to Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia with my college colleagues. We had the opportunity to do homestays and truly absorb the land and culture surrounding us. I remember experiencing my first taste of culture shock; language barriers, interesting food preparation, critters (it was the first time I had ever shared my personal space with cockroaches!) and accommodation that was nothing like back home. And I was truly fascinated.</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I knew that this feeling…the wonder, newness, excitement and vague sense of uncertainty what was made me feel truly alive. I knew then that my life would always be one of travel and discovery.</p>\n</blockquote>\nSince then I have had the opportunity to explore the hidden gems of Paris, castles of Italy, flamenco in Spain, canals of the Netherlands, street art of Berlin, ancient ruins in Malta and the stunning coastlines of Ireland,&nbsp; just to name a few. It is my hope that everyone is able to experience travel in a meaningful way, because it truly does change your life. That is why I decided to become a travel agent. I love making it easier for people to get to their dream destination, and experience all of its fullness. &nbsp;<strong>There is a whole world out there for you to discover. Lets <a href=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">start planning</a> your journey together!</strong>', 'About me', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '80-revision-v1', '', '', '2025-02-17 18:29:18', '2025-02-18 02:29:18', '', 80, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=3214', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(293, 2, '2017-07-04 21:15:32', '2017-07-04 21:15:32', 'Vineyards, rolling hills, historic villas and idyllic countryside towns, Tuscany really does have it all when it comes to romance. And what better way to reconnect than at an authentic Tuscan castle!\r\n\r\nNestled in the rolling Tuscan countryside, Castello del Nero is a peaceful retreat located within a half-hour of most of the areas must-see sites. This 12th century castle has been lovingly restored, maintaining many of the property’s original features like fanciful frescoes, vaulted ceilings and massive fireplaces. The views in every direction are quintessentially Tuscan – olive groves, vineyards and the never-ending blue sky. There are 32 rooms in the main house and outbuildings available in the classic, executive and deluxe categories, all featuring queen or twin beds, stylish fabrics and distinctive “cotto” floors - some even have high timber beam ceilings. Castello del Nero is proud to offer Italy’s first ESPA-branded spa, with bespoke treatments and 10,000 square feet of rejuvenation, including the indoor/outdoor vitality pool. Guests will also enjoy the hotel’s other public areas: the refreshing pool, the huge panoramic terrace, the sweet chapel and the cozy bar. For the serious sightseers, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Siena and Florence. La Torre restaurant and Executive Chef Giovanni Luca di Pirro offer the best in Tuscan cuisine, with a focus on fresh, organic, local ingredients including the estate’s own red wine and olive oil. Guests can also arrange for a private wine tasting in the vaulted wine cellar or enjoy al fresco lunch by the pool during the summer.\r\n\r\nWant some help planning a trip here? Contact me to get started! P.S. I might be able to get you some great deals here...', 'Ah...Tuscan Castles!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '263-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:15:32', '2017-07-04 21:15:32', '', 263, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/263-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(294, 2, '2017-07-04 21:17:48', '2017-07-04 21:17:48', '<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-248\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sorrento-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nWho doesn’t love a stunning, picturesque town on a gorgeous seaside?\r\n\r\nSorrento is one of Italy\'s most famous resort towns. Sitting on a perch high above the Mediterranean, it is like a balcony over the sea with views that extend from the island of Procida across the Gulf to Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. Sorrento is a lovely, civilized historic town. Sights to see include the civic park of the Villa Comunale bursting with blooms and trees; a popular gathering spot for the citizens, the church of San Francesco which has a cross-vaulted cloister that hosts concerts and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the Romanesque Duomo, the city\'s cathedral that dates back to the 1400s. It has gorgeous doors with a fresco over the portal. Its accompanying bell tower has an ancient clock face composed from beautiful majolica tiles. Though there are not a lot of large sandy beaches, you can still enjoy the sea at a beach club, or sunbathing on a large platform, which juts out into the sea. Get there early for a good spot and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun and the sea.\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:</strong> For something off the beaten path and fun to do, check out the Caseifico Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory for a tasting or try your hand at making it yourself!\r\n\r\nContact me if you need any help planning your next trip to Sorrento!', 'Discover Sorrento', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '258-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:17:48', '2017-07-04 21:17:48', '', 258, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/258-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(295, 2, '2017-07-04 21:18:33', '2017-07-04 21:18:33', '<img class=\" wp-image-248 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sorrento-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nWho doesn’t love a stunning, picturesque town on a gorgeous seaside?\r\n\r\nSorrento is one of Italy\'s most famous resort towns. Sitting on a perch high above the Mediterranean, it is like a balcony over the sea with views that extend from the island of Procida across the Gulf to Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. Sorrento is a lovely, civilized historic town. Sights to see include the civic park of the Villa Comunale bursting with blooms and trees; a popular gathering spot for the citizens, the church of San Francesco which has a cross-vaulted cloister that hosts concerts and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the Romanesque Duomo, the city\'s cathedral that dates back to the 1400s. It has gorgeous doors with a fresco over the portal. Its accompanying bell tower has an ancient clock face composed from beautiful majolica tiles. Though there are not a lot of large sandy beaches, you can still enjoy the sea at a beach club, or sunbathing on a large platform, which juts out into the sea. Get there early for a good spot and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun and the sea.\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:</strong> For something off the beaten path and fun to do, check out the Caseifico Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory for a tasting or try your hand at making it yourself!\r\n\r\nContact me if you need any help planning your next trip to Sorrento!', 'Discover Sorrento', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '258-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:18:33', '2017-07-04 21:18:33', '', 258, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/258-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(296, 2, '2017-07-04 21:19:35', '2017-07-04 21:19:35', 'Morocco is a country that has always fascinated me. Just thinking of it conjures up images of smoke filled bazaars, spices, and glamping in a red sand desert while watching a endless sky full of stars. One of the best ways to enjoy this country is to experience the amazing city of Marrakech. I feel that is article from MuchMorocco really says it best (and possibly better than I could say it!):\r\n\r\nMarrakech has stood for close to a thousand years, a city of history and culture.\r\n\r\nOne of the most evocative places in the world, just the name conjures up images of this cultural melting pot – sandstone buildings, dusty streets and towering minarets against deep blue skies immediately spring to mind.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-232\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Marrakech-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"281\" /></p>\r\nKnown as The Red City thanks to the hue of the thick walls surrounding the old city, Marrakech has been a popular tourist destination in Morocco since the 1960s, attracting everyone from the Beatles to Sienna Miller. It’s a place to engage the senses, nowhere more so than in the famous souks. These vibrant markets are a whirlwind of colour and noise, where throngs of people weave between tightly packed stalls exhibiting pyramids of brightly coloured spices, richly woven rugs and a thousand other exotic goods. Enticing smells waft through the souks, and the clamour of voices haggling and the cries of vendors competing for customers provides a constant backing track to the city.\r\n\r\nIt’s almost impossible to walk through Marrakech for more than five minutes without finding some architectural wonder to marvel at. From the exquisite gardens to the intricately carved archways to the ornate mosques, this is a city that displays its history in its man-made environment. The Medina in particular is a sight to behold: designated a UNESCO World Heritage Centre it’s a wonderful mix of Amazigh, Arabic and Moorish architecture.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to entertainment, Marrakech blends cultures to magical effect. Jemaa El-Fnaa is the busiest square in the whole of Africa, packed with fire-eaters, cross-dressing bellydancers, Amazigh acrobats, astrologers, and a hundred other types of street entertainers. Marrakech also plays host to many festivals such as the Dakka Marrakchia, the Popular Arts Festival and the Marrakech Biennale.\r\n\r\nA more relaxed time can be had on one of Marrakech’s fine golf courses, or for a delightful pampering experience then seek out one of the many hammams that are a speciality of the city.\r\n\r\nLet me know if you need any help planning your trip to Morocco!', 'Exploring Marrakech', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '209-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:19:35', '2017-07-04 21:19:35', '', 209, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/209-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(298, 2, '2017-07-04 21:20:33', '2017-07-04 21:20:33', 'If you haven’t been here…you NEED to go!!\r\n\r\nThe Amalfi Coast is one of the most photographed and most daring coastal routes in the world. The best way to enjoy the views, vibes and villages that have inspired poets and lovers for centuries is to take a scenic drive…\r\n\r\nAwarded World Heritage status by UNESCO and inspiring creative minds from painter William Turner to popstar Beyoncé, La Costiera Amalfitana is probably the world’s favorite 30 miles of coastline. My recommendation to enjoy it to the fullest is to hire a private driver from Sorrento. Leave the hairpin turns and the sheer, thousand-foot drops to your expert driver, and relax as you travel along the Amalfi Drive – a feat of engineering with improbable roads and tunnels that link the picturesque seaside villages. Begin by exploring the ‘vertical village’ of Positano that climbs the cliffs beside the azure Tyrrhenian Sea. Its uneven stairs, covered walkways and quaint shops are ripe for the exploring – make sure you find a vine-covered terrace to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy some of the best people-watching in Italy.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-245\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Positano-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"229\" /></p>\r\nContinue on to the hills and the charming town of Ravello perched on a rocky spur between two valleys. One of the area’s most elegant destinations, Ravello is known for its artisanal ceramics, luxe linens and delectable dolci. History also abounds in Ravello’s striking cathedral with its massive bronze doors and its flamboyant pulpit, while noble palaces like the 13th-century Villa Rufolo pride themselves in their cascading gardens, which locals say inspired the setting for Richard Wagner’s opera Parsifal. More postcard-perfect views await as you make your way back along the Amalfi Drive to Sorrento.\r\n\r\nContact me if you need any help planning your next trip to the Amalfi Coast!', 'Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '261-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:20:33', '2017-07-04 21:20:33', '', 261, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/261-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(299, 2, '2017-07-04 21:21:25', '2017-07-04 21:21:25', 'Vineyards, rolling hills, historic villas and idyllic countryside towns, Tuscany really does have it all when it comes to romance. And what better way to reconnect than at an authentic Tuscan castle!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-217 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Castello-Del-Nero-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"189\" />\r\n\r\nNestled in the rolling Tuscan countryside, Castello del Nero is a peaceful retreat located within a half-hour of most of the areas must-see sites. This 12th century castle has been lovingly restored, maintaining many of the property’s original features like fanciful frescoes, vaulted ceilings and massive fireplaces. The views in every direction are quintessentially Tuscan – olive groves, vineyards and the never-ending blue sky. There are 32 rooms in the main house and outbuildings available in the classic, executive and deluxe categories, all featuring queen or twin beds, stylish fabrics and distinctive “cotto” floors - some even have high timber beam ceilings. Castello del Nero is proud to offer Italy’s first ESPA-branded spa, with bespoke treatments and 10,000 square feet of rejuvenation, including the indoor/outdoor vitality pool. Guests will also enjoy the hotel’s other public areas: the refreshing pool, the huge panoramic terrace, the sweet chapel and the cozy bar. For the serious sightseers, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Siena and Florence. La Torre restaurant and Executive Chef Giovanni Luca di Pirro offer the best in Tuscan cuisine, with a focus on fresh, organic, local ingredients including the estate’s own red wine and olive oil. Guests can also arrange for a private wine tasting in the vaulted wine cellar or enjoy al fresco lunch by the pool during the summer.\r\n\r\nWant some help planning a trip here? Contact me to get started! P.S. I might be able to get you some great deals here...', 'Ah...Tuscan Castles!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '263-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:21:25', '2017-07-04 21:21:25', '', 263, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/263-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(300, 2, '2017-07-04 21:22:18', '2017-07-04 21:22:18', 'It\'s not always easy to find friends or family who want to travel to the same places that you do and the idea of travelling alone may put you off from visiting destinations you\'ve always dreamed of going to. In my experience, group excursions and tours are an ideal way for solo travellers to go on holiday with the comfort and security of knowing they\'ll be travelling with other people and have a knowledgeable guide on hand as well. You\'re also more likely to visit places off the beaten track and enjoy unique experiences that might have seemed too out of reach or hard to do alone. And you can make new friends in the process!\r\n\r\nOf course, if you have ever tried to travel as a solo, you are familiar with the nasty little thing called a “Single Supplement”. This is a surcharge applied to solo travellers as a way for tour operators/cruise lines/certain accommodation providers to recover some money they are losing from not having double occupancy. But really it feels like a punishment! However, don’t be disheartened. There are actually quite a number of tour operators/cruise lines that have less harsh, or even waived, single supplements for the solo traveller. Sometimes this comes in the form of a “single room” where you have a single room to yourself, or a “shared room” where you room a member of the same sex in order to apply a double occupancy rate.\r\n\r\nJust to show you an example of a solo group trip with the single supplement waived:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"wp-image-244 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Petra-Jordan-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"319\" /></p>\r\n<strong>Jordan – Desert/Amman/Petra</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Wadi Mujib - trek the Siq Trail of Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve</li>\r\n 	<li>Wadi Rum - Vast red desert landscape with rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations</li>\r\n 	<li>Shobak or Karak Crusader castles - Reminders of the former glory of the Crusaders</li>\r\n 	<li>Madaba - Christian market town, Church of St George, Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics</li>\r\n 	<li>Amman - Ancient hilltop citadel, fascinating Archaeological Museum and bustling souqs</li>\r\n 	<li>Two nights in Petra - UNESCO-listed Nabataean city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812</li>\r\n 	<li>Dead Sea - Dramatically beautiful landscape with warm buoyant mineral-rich waters</li>\r\n 	<li>Mt Nebo - Perhaps one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land</li>\r\n 	<li>Umm ar-Rasas - An ancient city and important stop on the caravan route between east and west</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPlease contact me if you need any help arranging solo travel!', 'Ridin\' Solo', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '271-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-04 21:22:18', '2017-07-04 21:22:18', '', 271, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/07/04/271-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(307, 2, '2024-02-26 18:35:00', '2024-02-27 02:35:00', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-310 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Tapa1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\">If you\'re anything like me, you enjoy being pleasantly surprised by new types of cuisine while travelling. <strong>San Sebastian, Spain</strong> offers just that experience. With the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the world, this city does not disappoint when it comes to its culinary scene. One of the most interesting aspects of its culinary scene is the <strong>pintxo</strong> culture. &nbsp;I\'m sure you are familiar with tapas, but have you heard of pintxos? Pronounced \"pinchos\", these are the small <strong>Basque style tapas</strong> that this city is famous for. Their pintxo culture is almost unmatched, with more pintxo bars per square meter than anywhere else in Spain, and most likely the world. &nbsp;They are meant to be a small snack, and it is common to go into a pintxo bar, and choose from the many varieties waiting for you on the counter. A popular activity is the <strong>\"pintxo crawl\".</strong> Instead of a bar crawl, you just go to a variety of different pintxo bars and sample food all day. Make sure to come hungry!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\" wp-image-308 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Sebastian-Beach-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"222\">San Sebastian is not only about the food. It is also a home base for exploring the Basque country, and has a mini Rio de Janeiro like aura. One of the most stunning aspects of this gorgeous city is the <strong>Playa de la Concha</strong>. This amazing sandy beach opens to a turquoise water bay, and lends itself to being the ultimate place to relax and soak up some rays while enjoying the beautiful scenery.\n\nWhile there, also check out the historic old town, its amazing architecture and the <strong>Gothic and Baroque style churches</strong>, as well as the historic museums. This is the happening area, which also houses the most pinxto bars.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you\'re looking for a truly unique, tasty, and relaxing travel experience, San Sebastian is definitely worth a visit!<strong> <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning your next trip to Spain!</strong>', 'San Sebastian, Spain - Pintxo Anyone!?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'san-sebastian-spain-pintxo-anyone', '', '', '2025-02-17 18:25:17', '2025-02-18 02:25:17', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=307', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(303, 2, '2017-07-14 20:49:43', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'Iceland is hot!! Or should I say \"hot\" when it comes to tourism. This small island with a population of just under', 'Iceland is Hot!', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', '', '', '', '2017-07-14 20:49:43', '2017-07-14 20:49:43', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=303', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(315, 1, '2022-01-09 23:07:00', '2022-01-10 07:07:00', 'If you haven\'t been to Prague....put it on your list! Before I first went to Prague, my mind was filled with questions; what is the regional cuisine? Is the there beer really cheaper than water? Are there castles? Will anyone speak English? Needless to say, all of my questions were soon answered! Prague is a lovely city with a small town feel. Every district has its own distinct flavour and there seems to be a lovely bakery, or Klobasy (sausages) stand at every turn.\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-316 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0233-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\">\n\nA main staple of Czech cuisine is Schweinshaxe (pronounced \"swine haxen\". It is roasted pork knuckle). It is slowly spit roasted until the outside is crispy and the meat is tender. Initially I was afraid to try this, however it tasted amazing, and is best enjoyed with a glass of famous Czech beer. Czech food is primarily meat based, so be prepared to be on a bit of a protein diet when you come here! That being said, there is actually a large culture of Asian cuisine. I was most struck by the amount of Thai and Korean offerings. At the airport, they proudly noted a partnership with Korean airlines, so I assume that is part of the reason. It was a pleasant surprise to be able to sample a variety of international cuisines in this lovely city.\n\nMoving on from the food...I found that most people did speak some English, and that most signs were in English as well. It was quite easy to get around also. We spent a lot of time walking, but they also have a lovely transit system that is cheap and very convenient. One of the highlights of our trip was the Prague Castle. There is an stunning Cathedral which cannot be missed, as well as this very quaint area known as \"Golden Lane\" which is a lane of tiny houses and functioned as servants and tradesman\'s quarters. One of the houses was even inhabited by the writer, Franz Kafka, for a period of time. Another famous landmark is the Charles Bridge. Prague has a number of bridges which join the city on both sides of the river, but this bridge is particularly special because it joins the Old Town to the Castle walk. It is a busy, lovely heritage bridge that takes you to Wenceslas Square. Here you will find the Astronomical Clock, as well a number of shops, restaurants and cafes. It is the centre of Old Town life. You can easily spend a full day enjoying the square.\n\nPrague is a mix of old world and new world. It is very clean, beautiful, and still has the slight fairytale quality. It is definitely worth a stop next time you\'re in Europe. Free free to contact me for more tips on Prague!\n\nOh...and yes...per litre, beer is cheaper than water in Prague!\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning your next trip!</strong>', 'Amazing Prague', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'amazing-prague', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:55:22', '2025-02-18 01:55:22', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=315', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(317, 1, '2017-08-09 23:02:57', '2017-08-09 23:02:57', 'If you haven\'t been to Prague....put it on your list! Before I first went to Prague, my mind was filled with questions; what is the regional cuisine? Is the there beer really cheaper than water? Are there castles? Will anyone speak English? Needless to say, all of my questions were soon answered! Prague is a lovely city with a small town feel. Every district has its own distinct flavour and there seems to be a lovely bakery, or Klobasy (sausages) stand at every turn.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-316\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0233-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nA main staple of Czech cuisine is Schweinshaxe (pronounced \"swine haxen\". It is roasted pork knuckle). It is slowly spit roasted until the outside is crispy and the meat is tender. Initially I was afraid to try this, however it tasted amazing, and is best enjoyed with a glass of famous Czech beer. Czech food is primarily meat based, so be prepared to be on a bit of a protein diet when you come here! That being said, there is actually a large culture of Asian cuisine. I was most struck by the amount of Thai and Korean offerings. At the airport, they proudly noted a partnership with Korean airlines, so I assume that is part of the reason. It was a pleasant surprise to be able to sample a variety of international cuisines in this lovely city.\r\n\r\nMoving on from the food...I found that most people did speak some English, and that most signs were in English as well. It was quite easy to get around also. We spent a lot of time walking, but they also have a lovely transit system that is cheap and very convenient. One of the highlights of our trip was the Prague Castle. There is an stunning Cathedral which cannot be missed, as well as this very quaint area known as \"Golden Lane\" which is a lane of tiny houses and functioned as servants and tradesman\'s quarters. One of the houses was even inhabited by the writer, Franz Kafka, for a period of time. Another famous landmark is the Charles Bridge. Prague has a number of bridges which join the city on both sides of the river, but this bridge is particularly special because it joins the Old Town to the Castle walk. It is a busy, lovely heritage bridge that takes you to Wenceslas Square. Here you will find the Astronomical Clock, as well a number of shops, restaurants and cafes. It is the centre of Old Town life. You can easily spend a full day enjoying the square.\r\n\r\nPrague is a mix of old world and new world. It is very clean, beautiful, and still has the slight fairytale quality. It is definitely worth a stop next time you\'re in Europe. Free free to contact me for more tips on Prague!\r\n\r\nOh...and yes...per litre, beer is cheaper than water in Prague!', 'Amazing Prague', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '315-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-09 23:02:57', '2017-08-09 23:02:57', '', 315, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/08/09/315-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(320, 2, '2017-10-19 00:18:01', '2017-10-19 00:18:01', 'I recently had the pleasure of visiting the lovely Four Seasons Resort and Residences in which is nestled in lovely Whistler, BC, Canada. The beautiful village of Whistler, situated in the picturesque mountains of British Columbia, has become a world class ski resort with an international reputation for amazing terrain for both winter and summer sports. It is a year round destination. Winter boasts one of the best experiences in the world for skiing and snowboarding. Whister also had the privilege of hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and has a great Sliding Park, where you can experience Bobsled and Skeleton for yourself! In the summer, you can hike, mountain bike and take in the Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride - <a href=\"https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/discover/360-experience\">https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/discover/360-experience</a>. This Guinness World record breaking gondola simply cannot be missed; ride between two mountain peaks with nothing but scenery surrounding you!\r\n\r\nIn the winter, ski or board to your hearts\' content. Whister offer two mountains to enjoy, along with a host of accommodation that comes with a ski/snowboard concierge or the ability to ski/in/ski-out right onto the mountain. The village itself is very lively in the winter (year round actually). Cars are not allowed in the village and it is a pedestrian haven for those looking for a little apres ski/board drink, dinner or some lively nightlife to help warm them up.\r\n\r\nAnd...one of the best places to stay in Whistler would definitely be the Four Seasons Resort. They have their main resort, which boasts large than average suites/rooms, ski/board concierge in the winter, full service spa and gym area. Their pool area is full service as well, so when its time to soak in the hot tub after  long day of winter sports, someone will happily bring you a beverage. Here are some shots from the Four Seasons Resort:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-323\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Hotel-pool.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-330\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Standard-Room-bed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-331\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Standard-room-suite-space.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nAnother option if you are travelling with family or a larger group, is to stay at the Residences at the Four Seasons. Full service kitchens, 2-3 bedroom apartments, open concept, large living areas. Butler and Nanny services available. The Residences also have their own private pool. Also includes a balcony with your own BBQ! You will feel very at home. Here is a taste of what to expect:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-Livingroom-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-326\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-Kitchen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-325\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-bedroom.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-329\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-view.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-328\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-pool-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in more info on Whistler, I\'m happy to chat. Feel free to <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact</a> me.', 'Escape to the Mountains!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'escape-to-the-mountains', '', '', '2017-10-26 23:50:27', '2017-10-26 23:50:27', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=320', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(333, 1, '2017-10-19 00:18:01', '2017-10-19 00:18:01', 'I recently had the pleasure of visiting the lovely Four Seasons Resort and Residences in which is nestled in lovely Whistler, BC, Canada. The beautiful village of Whistler, situated in the picturesque mountains of British Columbia, has become a world class ski resort with an international reputation for amazing terrain for both winter and summer sports. It is a year round destination. Winter boasts one of the best experiences in the world for skiing and snowboarding. Whister also had the privilege of hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and has a great Sliding Park, where you can experience Bobsled and Skeleton for yourself! In the summer, you can hike, mountain bike and take in the Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride - <a href=\"https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/discover/360-experience\">https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/discover/360-experience</a>. This Guinness World record breaking gondola simply cannot be missed; ride between two mountain peaks with nothing but scenery surrounding you!\r\n\r\nIn the winter, ski or board to your hearts\' content. Whister offer two mountains to enjoy, along with a host of accommodation that comes with a ski/snowboard concierge or the ability to ski/in/ski-out right onto the mountain. The village itself is very lively in the winter (year round actually). Cars are not allowed in the village and it is a pedestrian haven for those looking for a little apres ski/board drink, dinner or some lively nightlife to help warm them up.\r\n\r\nAnd...one of the best places to stay in Whistler would definitely be the Four Seasons Resort. They have their main resort, which boasts large than average suites/rooms, ski/board concierge in the winter, full service spa and gym area. Their pool area is full service as well, so when its time to soak in the hot tub after  long day of winter sports, someone will happily bring you a beverage. Here are some shots from the Four Seasons Resort:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-323\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Hotel-pool.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-330\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Standard-Room-bed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-331\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Standard-room-suite-space.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nAnother option if you are travelling with family or a larger group, is to stay at the Residences at the Four Seasons. Full service kitchens, 2-3 bedroom apartments, open concept, large living areas. Butler and Nanny services available. The Residences also have their own private pool. Also includes a balcony with your own BBQ! You will feel very at home. Here is a taste of what to expect:\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-Livingroom-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-326\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-Kitchen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-325\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-bedroom.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-329\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-view.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-328\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Residences-pool-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in more info on Whistler, I\'m happy to chat. Feel free to <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact</a> me.', 'Escape to the Mountains!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '320-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-19 00:18:01', '2017-10-19 00:18:01', '', 320, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/10/19/320-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(336, 1, '2017-10-27 13:00:34', '2017-10-27 13:00:34', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-338 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/saturnia-thermal-springs-1-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" />What images come to mind when you think of Tuscany? Wine, rolling hills, idyllic settings? Does the image of thermal baths come to mind? If not, let me introduce you to Tuscany’s thermal region. One of the premier stars in this area is <strong>Saturnia’s Thermal Baths</strong> –2.5 hours south of Florence and 2.5 hours north of Rome, you will find yourself amid lovely Tuscany landscape, complete with thermal baths. This Tuscany region is know for its thermal baths, and the ones in Saturnia may just be the (not so) best kept secret around! If you are staying in the Maremma area and want do a day trip, or are heading from Florence to Rome by car, this is a great place to stop off. These natural, outdoor hot springs offer a great view, while providing numerous hot pools to enjoy. It is truly a unique experience.\r\n\r\nHere is a little taste of what you can see there: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/PiNJZ4vg5ts\">https://youtu.be/PiNJZ4vg5ts</a>\r\n\r\nTo really get a good feel for this amazing area, I recommend staying at the <strong>Terme di Saturnia Spa &amp; Golf resort.</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-339 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Terme-di-Saturnia-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />\r\n\r\nLocated in the lovely countryside 5km from the medieval village of Saturnia, this estate-feeling resort focuses on creating an atmosphere of total wellbeing. A thermal spring feeds hot water swimming pools, waterfalls, jacuzzis and waterways. They even have a Roman Bath to enjoy. It is the perfect place to relax in the Tuscan countryside, or practise your golf game.\r\n\r\n<strong>Plus…if you book with me, I can get you access to exclusive amenities, so <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact</a> me for details!</strong>', 'Tuscany\'s Thermal Baths', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tuscanys-thermal-baths', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:08:07', '2018-02-24 00:08:07', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=336', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(340, 1, '2017-10-26 23:47:57', '2017-10-26 23:47:57', 'What images come to mind when you think of Tuscany? Wine, rolling hills, idyllic settings? Does the image of thermal baths come to mind? If not, let me introduce you to Tuscany’s thermal region. One of the premier stars in this area is Saturnia’s Thermal Baths –2.5 hours south of Florence and 2.5 hours north of Rome, you will find yourself amid lovely Tuscany landscape, complete with thermal baths. This Tuscany region is know for its thermal baths, and the ones in Saturnia may just be the (not so) best kept secret around! If you are staying in the Maremma area and want do a day trip, or are heading from Florence to Rome by car, this is a great place to stop off. These natural, outdoor hot springs offer a great view, while providing numerous hot pools to enjoy. It is truly a unique experience.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-338\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/saturnia-thermal-springs-1-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nHere is a little taste of what you can see there: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/PiNJZ4vg5ts\">https://youtu.be/PiNJZ4vg5ts</a>\r\nTo really get a good feel for this amazing area, I recommend staying at the Terme di Saturnia Spa &amp; Golf resort.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-339\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Terme-di-Saturnia-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />\r\n\r\nLocated in the lovely countryside 5km from the medieval village of Saturnia, this estate-feeling resort focuses on creating an atmosphere of total wellbeing. A thermal spring feeds hot water swimming pools, waterfalls, jacuzzis and waterways. They even have a Roman Bath to enjoy. It is the perfect place to relax in the Tuscan countryside, or practise your golf game. Plus…if you book with me, I can get you access to exclusive amenities, so <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact</a> me for details!', 'Tuscany\'s Thermal Baths', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '336-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-10-26 23:47:57', '2017-10-26 23:47:57', '', 336, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/10/26/336-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(342, 1, '2017-12-20 01:14:24', '2017-12-20 01:14:24', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-343 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\">\n\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-346 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\">A short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome,&nbsp;considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-350 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">\n\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the&nbsp;facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\n\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"356,354,355\"]\n\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\">\n\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-353 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">\n\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'exploring-florence-by-bicycle', '', '', '2020-01-22 19:38:11', '2020-01-23 03:38:11', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=342', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(590, 1, '2018-02-23 23:51:06', '2018-02-23 23:51:06', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-343 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-346 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />A short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-350 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"356,354,355\"]\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-353 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. 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(415, 1, '2017-12-20 01:06:35', '2017-12-20 01:06:35', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-343 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />My bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\nA short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-350 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-356\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0350-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />  <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-354\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0348-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />  <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-355\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0349-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '342-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-20 01:06:35', '2017-12-20 01:06:35', '', 342, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/20/342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(418, 1, '2017-12-20 01:09:29', '2017-12-20 01:09:29', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!<img class=\"wp-image-343 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\nA short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-350 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-356\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0350-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />  <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-354\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0348-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />  <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-355\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0349-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '342-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-20 01:09:29', '2017-12-20 01:09:29', '', 342, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/20/342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(417, 1, '2017-12-20 01:09:07', '2017-12-20 01:09:07', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-343 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\nA short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-350 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-356\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0350-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />  <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-354\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0348-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />  <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-355\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0349-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '342-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-20 01:09:07', '2017-12-20 01:09:07', '', 342, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/20/342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(416, 1, '2017-12-20 01:08:18', '2017-12-20 01:08:18', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-344\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0313-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"wp-image-343 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\nA short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-350 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-356\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0350-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />  <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-354\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0348-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />  <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-355\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0349-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '342-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-20 01:08:18', '2017-12-20 01:08:18', '', 342, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/20/342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(419, 1, '2017-12-20 01:10:01', '2017-12-20 01:10:01', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!<img class=\"wp-image-343 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\nA short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-350 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-356\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0350-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"205\" />  <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-354\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0348-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"206\" />  <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-355\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0349-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"205\" />\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '342-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-20 01:10:01', '2017-12-20 01:10:01', '', 342, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/20/342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(420, 1, '2017-12-20 01:10:34', '2017-12-20 01:10:34', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!<img class=\"wp-image-343 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\nA short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-350 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-356\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0350-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"205\" />  <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-354\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0348-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"206\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-355\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0349-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"205\" />\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '342-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-20 01:10:34', '2017-12-20 01:10:34', '', 342, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/20/342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(421, 1, '2017-12-20 01:11:05', '2017-12-20 01:11:05', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!<img class=\"wp-image-343 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\nA short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-350 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-356\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0350-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"205\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-354\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0348-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"206\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-355\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0349-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"205\" />\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '342-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-20 01:11:05', '2017-12-20 01:11:05', '', 342, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/20/342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(422, 1, '2017-12-20 01:11:53', '2017-12-20 01:11:53', 'On my most recent trip to Florence, I had the chance to get spoiled by Florencetown tours, as they generously gifted me both a bicycle tour, and a wine tour of Tuscany (more on that later). For most people, going to Italy in November doesn\'t enter as a travel option, since weather can be a concern. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Generally overcast and a bit cool, I found that a winter jacket was more than enough to stay comfortable outside for hours. And when the sun did show up, which was at least once per day, the rays were very warm. And it only rained once...during my bicycle tour! However thanks to the dry climate, I dried off quickly!<img class=\"wp-image-343 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0309-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" />\r\n\r\nMy bicycle tour took me through the distinct districts of Florence. We began at the Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, where some of Italy\'s most illustrious figures, such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. It is a stunning structure that faces onto a lovely square, complete with a Christmas market, since Christmas was just a few weeks away.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\nA short ride from there took us into the famous Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is the 3rd largest church in the world. This is generally what comes to mind when one thinks of Florence; striking architecture, sculptures and the dome, considered by many to be the most important architectural achievement of the Renaissance. You could easily spend all day admiring its details.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-350 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nOnwards we rode towards the quieter district of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany. Though it might not have the grandeur of the Duomo, the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-356\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0350-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-354\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0348-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"171\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-355\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0349-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"169\" />\r\n\r\nWoven through much of Florence\'s history is the Medici family. The last district we visited is where the Pitti Palace, an incredibly impressive structure, and official residence of the family for hundreds of years, is located. It is just across the Ponte Vecchio from the historical downtown section of Florence. The Medici\'s even made a passageway from the palace over the Ponte Vecchio which was full enclosed so that they never had to associate with the common folk, and would \"walk above them\" over the bridge. It see it is truly amazing. Also, there is a great little gelato stand right across from the Palace that I definitely recommend you try.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-359\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0356-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0362-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-361\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0359-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-363\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0365-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour finished at the Piazza della Signoria. This is one of the city\'s main squares, and a hub of activity. There are a number of statues adorning buildings, and a large replica of the famous \"David\" resides here. The Uffizi Gallery is also a few steps away. For all of its historical beauty, there is also a very interesting modern art piece, which is the locals aren\'t overly thrilled about, as it looks like a large pile of (expletive).\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-353 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0342-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nDespite the cold weather, I believe that seeing the city on a bicycle is a great way to get an overview. It allows you to see all of the highlights, and different districts within 3 hours, and leaves lots of time to explore your favourite parts once you are finished. If you need any help setting up a bike tour, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!', 'Exploring Florence by Bicycle!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '342-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-20 01:11:53', '2017-12-20 01:11:53', '', 342, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/20/342-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(424, 1, '2017-12-28 05:03:09', '2017-12-28 05:03:09', 'Wine touring in Tuscany sparks thoughts of idyllic rolling hills covered in vineyards, Italian villas, delicious wine and perhaps even an amazing freshly prepared lunch. My recent wine tour through Tuscany was just that. Amazing. I embarked on the small group tour at 9:30am, which in hindsight might have been a little early, since I was already onto my second glass of Chianti by 10:30! However, when in Italy, it is important to live in la dolce vita, and take in all that you can.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-376\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0413-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-378\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0418-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"181\" />  <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-385\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0437-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"179\" />\n\nThe tour began at this lovely family run winery in the Tuscan hills, a mere 20 minute drive from the beautiful city of Florence. As I quickly learned, you don\'t have to go far from the city to feel like you are surrounded in the lush countryside. The winery had a been a former Medici Villa, and it was stunning. Even though it was a chilly November morning, it was easy to see how breathtaking this countryside can be. The owner took us for a tour of the gardens and wine cellar, finishing in their lovely kitchen, a fire already burning in the hearth. Our small group got to enjoy two delicious Chianti varieties, while pairing them with freshly baked focaccia and fresh pressed olive oil. It would be impossible not to be jovial in this homey environment!\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-430\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0454-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-428\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0451-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-429\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0453-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\nWe continued on through the stunning Tuscan countryside. A feast for the eyes. Our second stop was a much larger, more commercially run winery. The cellar boasted many varieties, and the aroma of wine hung heavy in the air. I could feel a light buzz from just being in the cellar, which of course made the tasting all the more fun! We had the opportunity to taste 3 wines, however being a large winery, it was less about the food and wine pairing, and more about the wine itself. After the tastings and a small discussion on the varieties, we were on our way again. Number of glasses of wine before noon: 5....and counting!\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-453\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0484-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-434\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0465-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0472-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-444\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0475-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"264\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-445\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0476-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"263\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-446\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0477-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"261\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-448\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0479-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"260\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">Passing more beautiful countryside, our final stop was just past the lovely Tuscan town of Impruneta, at the </span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\" href=\"http://www.relaisvillaolmo.com/\">Villa Relais L\'Olmo</a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">. It was nothing short of impressive! The grounds were everything one thinks of when dreaming of a Tuscan villa, complete with vineyards, a pool, and a stunning view overlooking the countryside. Their signature wine, Diadema, was both visually appealing and delicious. We were treated to an amazing, freshly prepared Italian feast in the main house. Seated by the open concept kitchen allowed us to enjoy what the chef had already prepared, as well as anticipate the next course. Being November, fresh pressed olive oil and truffles were the theme of everything we ate. And the wine! Included in the lunch was tasting of 4 different varieties, all delicious. I finished the tour feeling impressed, satisfied...and yes...a bit buzzed!</span>\n\nTuscany does not disappoint, and I cannot wait to go back to explore the area further. If you need any help setting up a wine tour, or tour options in Tuscany, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact me</a> for details!', 'Tuscany Wine Touring', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tuscany-wine-touring', '', '', '2020-01-21 12:57:15', '2020-01-21 20:57:15', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=424', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2594, 1, '2020-01-21 12:57:15', '2020-01-21 20:57:15', 'Wine touring in Tuscany sparks thoughts of idyllic rolling hills covered in vineyards, Italian villas, delicious wine and perhaps even an amazing freshly prepared lunch. My recent wine tour through Tuscany was just that. Amazing. I embarked on the small group tour at 9:30am, which in hindsight might have been a little early, since I was already onto my second glass of Chianti by 10:30! However, when in Italy, it is important to live in la dolce vita, and take in all that you can.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-376\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0413-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-378\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0418-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"181\" />  <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-385\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0437-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"179\" />\n\nThe tour began at this lovely family run winery in the Tuscan hills, a mere 20 minute drive from the beautiful city of Florence. As I quickly learned, you don\'t have to go far from the city to feel like you are surrounded in the lush countryside. The winery had a been a former Medici Villa, and it was stunning. Even though it was a chilly November morning, it was easy to see how breathtaking this countryside can be. The owner took us for a tour of the gardens and wine cellar, finishing in their lovely kitchen, a fire already burning in the hearth. Our small group got to enjoy two delicious Chianti varieties, while pairing them with freshly baked focaccia and fresh pressed olive oil. It would be impossible not to be jovial in this homey environment!\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-430\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0454-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-428\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0451-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-429\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0453-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\nWe continued on through the stunning Tuscan countryside. A feast for the eyes. Our second stop was a much larger, more commercially run winery. The cellar boasted many varieties, and the aroma of wine hung heavy in the air. I could feel a light buzz from just being in the cellar, which of course made the tasting all the more fun! We had the opportunity to taste 3 wines, however being a large winery, it was less about the food and wine pairing, and more about the wine itself. After the tastings and a small discussion on the varieties, we were on our way again. Number of glasses of wine before noon: 5....and counting!\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-453\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0484-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-434\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0465-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0472-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-444\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0475-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"264\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-445\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0476-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"263\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-446\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0477-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"261\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-448\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0479-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"260\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">Passing more beautiful countryside, our final stop was just past the lovely Tuscan town of Impruneta, at the </span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\" href=\"http://www.relaisvillaolmo.com/\">Villa Relais L\'Olmo</a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">. It was nothing short of impressive! The grounds were everything one thinks of when dreaming of a Tuscan villa, complete with vineyards, a pool, and a stunning view overlooking the countryside. Their signature wine, Diadema, was both visually appealing and delicious. We were treated to an amazing, freshly prepared Italian feast in the main house. Seated by the open concept kitchen allowed us to enjoy what the chef had already prepared, as well as anticipate the next course. Being November, fresh pressed olive oil and truffles were the theme of everything we ate. And the wine! Included in the lunch was tasting of 4 different varieties, all delicious. I finished the tour feeling impressed, satisfied...and yes...a bit buzzed!</span>\n\nTuscany does not disappoint, and I cannot wait to go back to explore the area further. If you need any help setting up a wine tour, or tour options in Tuscany, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact me</a> for details!', 'Tuscany Wine Touring', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '424-revision-v1', '', '', '2020-01-21 12:57:15', '2020-01-21 20:57:15', '', 424, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/2020/01/21/424-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(456, 1, '2017-12-28 05:01:54', '2017-12-28 05:01:54', 'Wine touring in Tuscany sparks thoughts of idyllic rolling hills covered in vineyards, Italian villas, delicious wine and perhaps even an amazing freshly prepared lunch. My recent wine tour through Tuscany was just that. Amazing. I embarked on the small group tour at 9:30am, which in hindsight might have been a little early, since I was already onto my second glass of Chianti by 10:30! However, when in Italy, it is important to live in la dolce vita, and take in all that you can.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-376\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0413-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-378\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0418-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"181\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-381\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0423-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"181\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-385\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0437-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"179\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour began at this lovely family run winery in the Tuscan hills, a mere 20 minute drive from the beautiful city of Florence. As I quickly learned, you don\'t have to go far from the city to feel like you are surrounded in the lush countryside. The winery had a been a former Medici Villa, and it was stunning. Even though it was a chilly November morning, it was easy to see how breathtaking this countryside can be. The owner took us for a tour of the gardens and wine cellar, finishing in their lovely kitchen, a fire already burning in the hearth. Our small group got to enjoy two delicious Chianti varieties, while pairing them with freshly baked focaccia and fresh pressed olive oil. It would be impossible not to be jovial in this homey environment!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-430\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0454-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-428\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0451-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-429\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0453-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nWe continued on through the stunning Tuscan countryside. A feast for the eyes. Our second stop was a much larger, more commercially run winery. The cellar boasted many varieties, and the aroma of wine hung heavy in the air. I could feel a light buzz from just being in the cellar, which of course made the tasting all the more fun! We had the opportunity to taste 3 wines, however being a large winery, it was less about the food and wine pairing, and more about the wine itself. After the tastings and a small discussion on the varieties, we were on our way again. Number of glasses of wine before noon: 5....and counting!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-453\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0484-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-434\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0465-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0472-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-444\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0475-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"264\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-445\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0476-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"263\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-446\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0477-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"261\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-448\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0479-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"260\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">Passing more beautiful countryside, our final stop was just past the lovely Tuscan town of Impruneta, at the </span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\" href=\"http://www.relaisvillaolmo.com/\">Villa Relais L\'Olmo</a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">. It was nothing short of impressive! The grounds were everything one thinks of when dreaming of a Tuscan villa, complete with vineyards, a pool, and a stunning view overlooking the countryside. Their signature wine, Diadema, was both visually appealing and delicious. We were treated to an amazing, freshly prepared Italian feast in the main house. Seated by the open concept kitchen allowed us to enjoy what the chef had already prepared, as well as anticipate the next course. Being November, fresh pressed olive oil and truffles were the theme of everything we ate. And the wine! Included in the lunch was tasting of 4 different varieties, all delicious. I finished the tour feeling impressed, satisfied...and yes...a bit buzzed!</span>\r\n\r\nTuscany does not disappoint, and I cannot wait to go back to explore the area further. If you need any help setting up a wine tour, or tour options in Tuscany, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact me</a> for details!', 'Tuscany Wine Touring', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '424-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-28 05:01:54', '2017-12-28 05:01:54', '', 424, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/28/424-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(454, 1, '2017-12-28 04:59:44', '2017-12-28 04:59:44', 'Wine touring in Tuscany sparks thoughts of idyllic rolling hills covered in vineyards, Italian villas, delicious wine and perhaps even an amazing freshly prepared lunch. My recent wine tour through Tuscany was just that. Amazing. I embarked on the small group tour at 9:30am, which in hindsight might have been a little early, since I was already onto my second glass of Chianti by 10:30! However, when in Italy, it is important to live in la dolce vita, and take in all that you can.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-376\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0413-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-378\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0418-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-381\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0423-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-385\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0437-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour began at this lovely family run winery in the Tuscan hills, a mere 20 minute drive from the beautiful city of Florence. As I quickly learned, you don\'t have to go far from the city to feel like you are surrounded in the lush countryside. The winery had a been a former Medici Villa, and it was stunning. Even though it was a chilly November morning, it was easy to see how breathtaking this countryside can be. The owner took us for a tour of the gardens and wine cellar, finishing in their lovely kitchen, a fire already burning in the hearth. Our small group got to enjoy two delicious Chianti varieties, while pairing them with freshly baked focaccia and fresh pressed olive oil. It would be impossible not to be jovial in this homey environment!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-430\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0454-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-428\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0451-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-429\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0453-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nWe continued on through the stunning Tuscan countryside. A feast for the eyes. Our second stop was a much larger, more commercially run winery. The cellar boasted many varieties, and the aroma of wine hung heavy in the air. I could feel a light buzz from just being in the cellar, which of course made the tasting all the more fun! We had the opportunity to taste 3 wines, however being a large winery, it was less about the food and wine pairing, and more about the wine itself. After the tastings and a small discussion on the varieties, we were on our way again. Number of glasses of wine before noon: 5....and counting!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-453\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0484-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-434\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0465-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-441\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0472-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-444\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0475-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-445\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0476-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-446\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0477-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-448\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0479-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">Passing more beautiful countryside, our final stop was just past the lovely Tuscan town of Impruneta, at the </span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\" href=\"http://www.relaisvillaolmo.com/\">Villa Relais L\'Olmo</a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">. It was nothing short of impressive! The grounds were everything one thinks of when dreaming of a Tuscan villa, complete with vineyards, a pool, and a stunning view overlooking the countryside. Their signature wine, Diadema, was both visually appealing and delicious. We were treated to an amazing, freshly prepared Italian feast in the main house. Seated by the open concept kitchen allowed us to enjoy what the chef had already prepared, as well as anticipate the next course. Being November, fresh pressed olive oil and truffles were the theme of everything we ate. And the wine! Included in the lunch was tasting of 4 different varieties, all delicious. I finished the tour feeling impressed, satisfied...and yes...a bit buzzed!</span>\r\n\r\nTuscany does not disappoint, and I cannot wait to go back to explore the area further. If you need any help setting up a wine tour, or tour options in Tuscany, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact me</a> for details!', 'Tuscany Wine Touring', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '424-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-28 04:59:44', '2017-12-28 04:59:44', '', 424, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/28/424-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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However, when in Italy, it is important to live in la dolce vita, and take in all that you can.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-376\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0413-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-378\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0418-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"181\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-381\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0423-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"181\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-385\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0437-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"179\" />\r\n\r\nThe tour began at this lovely family run winery in the Tuscan hills, a mere 20 minute drive from the beautiful city of Florence. As I quickly learned, you don\'t have to go far from the city to feel like you are surrounded in the lush countryside. The winery had a been a former Medici Villa, and it was stunning. Even though it was a chilly November morning, it was easy to see how breathtaking this countryside can be. The owner took us for a tour of the gardens and wine cellar, finishing in their lovely kitchen, a fire already burning in the hearth. Our small group got to enjoy two delicious Chianti varieties, while pairing them with freshly baked focaccia and fresh pressed olive oil. It would be impossible not to be jovial in this homey environment!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-430\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0454-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-428\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0451-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-429\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0453-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nWe continued on through the stunning Tuscan countryside. A feast for the eyes. Our second stop was a much larger, more commercially run winery. The cellar boasted many varieties, and the aroma of wine hung heavy in the air. I could feel a light buzz from just being in the cellar, which of course made the tasting all the more fun! We had the opportunity to taste 3 wines, however being a large winery, it was less about the food and wine pairing, and more about the wine itself. After the tastings and a small discussion on the varieties, we were on our way again. 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If you need any help setting up a wine tour, or tour options in Tuscany, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact me</a> for details!', 'Tuscany Wine Touring', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '424-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-28 05:01:05', '2017-12-28 05:01:05', '', 424, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/28/424-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(491, 1, '2018-01-03 15:07:02', '2018-01-03 15:07:02', 'Rome...the Eternal City. From the moment I stepped out of the train station, I could already tell this city was like no other. Beautiful, clean, upbeat vibe and around every corner, a monument or some amazingly preserved piece of history with a story to tell. It is easy to see why Rome entices visitors to return over and over again.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-458\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0586-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"182\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-469\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0608-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"181\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-470\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0609-e1514440822417-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"180\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-476\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0622-e1514440783385-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"178\">\n\nI was fortunate to be staying at the <a href=\"http://www.palazzodama.com/en/\">Palazzo Dama&nbsp;</a>on a recommendation from a friend. My hotel was ideally situated just around the corner from Piazza del Popolo, one of the large, vibrant Roman squares where the shopping district of Rome begins. I was met by my private tour guide when I arrived to my hotel. Upon her recommendation, we decided to walk to some of Rome\'s most famous monuments, the Forum and the Colosseum. Passing through the square, we walked down the shopping district, all decorated for Christmas with many shoppers going about their business. We passed by churches, historic monuments and many buildings steeped in history before arriving in front of the \"Il Vittoriano\" or \"Wedding Cake\" as it is slurringly referred to by Romans. Though considered by many to be an eye sore to the beauty of Rome, it is hard not be impressed with the construction and design of the marble. Just behind this monument sits the Roman Forum, a key political, ritual and civic centre in ancient Rome. This is where heroes would come back, chariots blazing, triumphant from war. Where the government would commune with the people, and was considered the centre of the ancient Roman world. Initially temples had been built for pagan gods, however at the advent of Rome\'s turn to Christianity, the buildings originally dedicated to the pagan gods were repurposed into Christian churches and monuments. This is an area that would change with the times...and the religion of the day. It is so well preserved that you feel as though you can imagine yourself in the middle of the action at the time, and get swept away into its beauty. For this area, I definitely recommend a private guide. There is a lot to learn here, and its much easier with an expert beside you to guide you through the history.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-479\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0634-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-485\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0648-e1514440889484-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-481\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0640-e1514440944760-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\">\n\nThe next stop...the Colosseum. Grandiose, striking, massive. I understand the worldwide obsession with this historic arena. 50,000 - 80,000 spectators would fill the seats to be entertained by gladiators, animal hunts and dramatic products. Seating placement was based on one\'s prominence in society; those of the most importance were closest to the action, and those of least importance, and women, had to sit in the highest seats. Fun fact..the entrances from the stairs to the seating areas were referred to as \"vomitoriums\", since the entrance of thousands of people looked as though they were being \"vomited\" into the arena. However over the years, its has been repurposed many times, and now it exists mainly as a tourist attraction. As I was there in early December, the crowds were minimal and photo ops were plenty. However in the summer, be prepared for large crowds and fighting your way to a photo op.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-462\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0594-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-463\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0598-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-464\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0601-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\">\n\nAs I only had one night in Rome, this was the extent of my ancient Rome highlights. I recommend at least 3 days here to explore this amazing city. These are just some of the amazing sites that await you. If you need any help with tour recommendations, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!\n\n&nbsp;', 'When in Rome...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'when-in-rome', '', '', '2020-01-22 19:13:34', '2020-01-23 03:13:34', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=491', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(495, 1, '2017-12-28 06:04:43', '2017-12-28 06:04:43', 'Rome...the Eternal City. From the moment I stepped out of the train station, I could already tell this city was like no other. Beautiful, clean, upbeat vibe and around every corner, a monument or some amazingly preserved piece of history with a story to tell. It is easy to see why Rome entices visitors to return over and over again.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-458\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0586-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"182\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-469\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0608-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"181\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-470\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0609-e1514440822417-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"180\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-476\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0622-e1514440783385-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"178\" />\r\n\r\nI was fortunate to be staying at the <a href=\"http://www.palazzodama.com/en/\">Palazzo Dama </a>on a recommendation from a friend. My hotel was ideally situated just around the corner from Piazza del Popolo, one of the large, vibrant Roman squares where the shopping district of Rome begins. I was met by my private tour guide when I arrived to my hotel. Upon her recommendation, we decided to walk to some of Rome\'s most famous monuments, the Forum and the Colosseum. Passing through the square, we walked down the shopping district, all decorated for Christmas with many shoppers going about their business. We passed by churches, historic monuments and many buildings steeped in history before arriving in front of the \"Il Vittoriano\" or \"Wedding Cake\" as it is slurringly referred to by Romans. Though considered by many to be an eye sore to the beauty of Rome, it is hard not be impressed with the construction and design of the marble. Just behind this monument sits the Roman Forum, a key political, ritual and civic centre in ancient Rome. This is where heroes would come back, chariots blazing, triumphant from war. Where the government would commune with the people, and was considered the centre of the ancient Roman world. Initially temples had been built for pagan gods, however at the advent of Rome\'s turn to Christianity, the buildings originally dedicated to the pagan gods were repurposed into Christian churches and monuments. This is an area that would change with the times...and the religion of the day. It is so well preserved that you feel as though you can imagine yourself in the middle of the action at the time, and get swept away into its beauty. For this area, I definitely recommend a private guide. There is a lot to learn here, and its much easier with an expert beside you to guide you through the history.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-479\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0634-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-485\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0648-e1514440889484-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-481\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0640-e1514440944760-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" />\r\n\r\nThe next stop...the Colosseum. Grandiose, striking, massive. I understand the worldwide obsession with this historic arena. 50,000 - 80,000 spectators would fill the seats to be entertained by gladiators, animal hunts and dramatic products. Seating placement was based on one\'s prominence in society; those of the most importance were closest to the action, and those of least importance, and women, had to sit in the highest seats. Fun fact..the entrances from the stairs to the seating areas were referred to as \"vomitoriums\", since the entrance of thousands of people looked as though they were being \"vomited\" into the arena. However over the years, its has been repurposed many times, and now it exists mainly as a tourist attraction. As I was there in early December, the crowds were minimal and photo ops were plenty. However in the summer, be prepared for large crowds and fighting your way to a photo op.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-462\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0594-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-463\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0598-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-464\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0601-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\" />\r\n\r\nAs I only had one night in Rome, this was the extent of my ancient Rome highlights. I recommend at least 3 days here to explore this amazing city. These are just some of the amazing sites that await you. If you need any help with tour recommendations, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'When in Rome...', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '491-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-28 06:04:43', '2017-12-28 06:04:43', '', 491, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/28/491-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(494, 1, '2017-12-28 06:03:30', '2017-12-28 06:03:30', 'Rome...the Eternal City. From the moment I stepped out of the train station, I could already tell this city was like no other. Beautiful, clean, upbeat vibe and around every corner, a monument or some amazingly preserved piece of history with a story to tell. It is easy to see why Rome entices visitors to return over and over again.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-458\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0586-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"208\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-469\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0608-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"279\" height=\"209\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-470\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0609-e1514440822417-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"208\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-476\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0622-e1514440783385-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"207\" />\r\n\r\nI was fortunate to be staying at the <a href=\"http://www.palazzodama.com/en/\">Palazzo Dama </a>on a recommendation from a friend. My hotel was ideally situated just around the corner from Piazza del Popolo, one of the large, vibrant Roman squares where the shopping district of Rome begins. I was met by my private tour guide when I arrived to my hotel. Upon her recommendation, we decided to walk to some of Rome\'s most famous monuments, the Forum and the Colosseum. Passing through the square, we walked down the shopping district, all decorated for Christmas with many shoppers going about their business. We passed by churches, historic monuments and many buildings steeped in history before arriving in front of the \"Il Vittoriano\" or \"Wedding Cake\" as it is slurringly referred to by Romans. Though considered by many to be an eye sore to the beauty of Rome, it is hard not be impressed with the construction and design of the marble. Just behind this monument sits the Roman Forum, a key political, ritual and civic centre in ancient Rome. This is where heroes would come back, chariots blazing, triumphant from war. Where the government would commune with the people, and was considered the centre of the ancient Roman world. Initially temples had been built for pagan gods, however at the advent of Rome\'s turn to Christianity, the buildings originally dedicated to the pagan gods were repurposed into Christian churches and monuments. This is an area that would change with the times...and the religion of the day. It is so well preserved that you feel as though you can imagine yourself in the middle of the action at the time, and get swept away into its beauty. For this area, I definitely recommend a private guide. There is a lot to learn here, and its much easier with an expert beside you to guide you through the history.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-479\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0634-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-485\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0648-e1514440889484-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-481\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0640-e1514440944760-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\" />\r\n\r\nThe next stop...the Colosseum. Grandiose, striking, massive. I understand the worldwide obsession with this historic arena. 50,000 - 80,000 spectators would fill the seats to be entertained by gladiators, animal hunts and dramatic products. Seating placement was based on one\'s prominence in society; those of the most importance were closest to the action, and those of least importance, and women, had to sit in the highest seats. Fun fact..the entrances from the stairs to the seating areas were referred to as \"vomitoriums\", since the entrance of thousands of people looked as though they were being \"vomited\" into the arena. However over the years, its has been repurposed many times, and now it exists mainly as a tourist attraction. As I was there in early December, the crowds were minimal and photo ops were plenty. However in the summer, be prepared for large crowds and fighting your way to a photo op.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-462\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0594-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-463\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0598-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-464\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0601-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\nAs I only had one night in Rome, this was the extent of my ancient Rome highlights. I recommend at least 3 days here to explore this amazing city. These are just some of the amazing sites that await you. If you need any help with tour recommendations, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'When in Rome...', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '491-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-28 06:03:30', '2017-12-28 06:03:30', '', 491, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2017/12/28/491-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(497, 2, '2018-02-22 23:34:21', '2018-02-22 23:34:21', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <em><strong>suitable for North American travelers</strong></em>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <em><strong>VIP treatment</strong></em>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <em><strong>personal guide/driver</strong></em>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <em><strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare.<em> <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong></em> for you so that you can <em><strong>relax</strong></em>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <em><strong>reserved entrance</strong></em> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <em><strong>credits,</strong> </em>spa credits,<em><strong> upgrades</strong> </em>and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>A dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Member of</strong> <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. 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Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'classic-italy-itinerary', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:43:04', '2018-02-23 22:43:04', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=497', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(498, 2, '2018-02-19 21:02:47', '2018-02-19 21:02:47', 'The main destination that I sell is Italy. A lot of clients come to me wanting to go and see all of the main sites. Many are first time travelers to Italy, and want to check a few things off of their bucket lists. With that in mind, I thought I would share one of my classic Italy itineraries, to give you some inspiration, and get you thinking about what you want to see on your next trip! Feel free to<a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\"> contact me</a> for some help arranging it!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Enjoy time to get settled into your hotel and have lunch, and then meet your guide in the lobby at 2:00 p.m. for a leisurely walking tour to get to know the fabulous city of Venice:</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city that begins in San Marco Square with the magnificent Basilica of San Marco. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic Doge’s Palace that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known Rialto Bridge to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the Church of San Sebastiano to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour cruise along the Grand Canal by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nPlease meet your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Enjoy time to get settled into your hotel and have lunch, and then meet your guide in the lobby at 2:00 p.m. for a leisurely walking tour to get to know the beautiful city of Florence:</em></strong><strong>                                                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the Ponte Vecchio lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>Driver Service to Pisa </strong><em>(5 hours) from Florence</em>\r\n\r\nDepart with driver from the hotel lobby through the Tuscan countryside and head towards the coast for a day of exploring Pisa on your own. Home of the famous Leaning Tower,\r\n\r\nyou can admire it from the Piazza dei Miracoli and visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climb to the top\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nEnter the Accademia Gallery with a reservation and visit the famous ‘David’, the statue that established Michelangelo as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Enjoy your lunch before meeting again your guide at 1:00 p.m. for your afternoon tour:</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong>         <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nThe Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Caravaggio’s Bacchus along with other works by Renaissance masters Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.  You will enter with reservations and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>ROME</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome.\r\n\r\n<strong>Transfer Rome Termini Station </strong>        <strong>to hotel</strong>\r\n\r\nUpon your arrival at the Rome train station, please collect your luggage and disembark your train, and exit at the security gate, where you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name.\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em> Meet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby at <strong>8:00 a.m. </strong>for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you<strong>.</strong> in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with pre-reserved entrance times to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Transfer hotel to Rome FCO Airport </strong>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver in the lobby of your hotel, where you will be transferred to Rome FCO airport in time to catch  your flight home.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-19 21:02:47', '2018-02-19 21:02:47', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/19/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(499, 2, '2018-02-19 21:03:40', '2018-02-19 21:03:40', 'The main destination that I sell is Italy. A lot of clients come to me wanting to go and see all of the main sites. Many are first time travelers to Italy, and want to check a few things off of their bucket lists. With that in mind, I thought I would share one of my classic Italy itineraries, to give you some inspiration, and get you thinking about what you want to see on your next trip! Feel free to<a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\"> contact me</a> for some help arranging it!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Enjoy time to get settled into your hotel and have lunch, and then meet your guide in the lobby at 2:00 p.m. for a leisurely walking tour to get to know the fabulous city of Venice:</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city that begins in San Marco Square with the magnificent Basilica of San Marco. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic Doge’s Palace that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known Rialto Bridge to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the Church of San Sebastiano to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour cruise along the Grand Canal by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nPlease meet your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Enjoy time to get settled into your hotel and have lunch, and then meet your guide in the lobby at 2:00 p.m. for a leisurely walking tour to get to know the beautiful city of Florence:</em></strong><strong>                                                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the Ponte Vecchio lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>Driver Service to Pisa </strong><em>(5 hours) from Florence</em>\r\n\r\nDepart with driver from the hotel lobby through the Tuscan countryside and head towards the coast for a day of exploring Pisa on your own. Home of the famous Leaning Tower,\r\n\r\nyou can admire it from the Piazza dei Miracoli and visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climb to the top\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nEnter the Accademia Gallery with a reservation and visit the famous ‘David’, the statue that established Michelangelo as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Enjoy your lunch before meeting again your guide at 1:00 p.m. for your afternoon tour:</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong>         <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nThe Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Caravaggio’s Bacchus along with other works by Renaissance masters Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.  You will enter with reservations and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>ROME</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome.\r\n\r\n<strong>Transfer Rome Termini Station</strong> <strong>to hotel</strong>\r\n\r\nUpon your arrival at the Rome train station, please collect your luggage and disembark your train, and exit at the security gate, where you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name.\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby at <strong>8:00 a.m. </strong>for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you<strong>.</strong> in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with pre-reserved entrance times to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. 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(502, 2, '2018-02-20 19:48:43', '2018-02-20 19:48:43', 'Welcome! So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I specialize in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\nHere is a sample of a classic Italian tour itinerary, just to give you a small taste of the types of tours you can do. When you work with me, all tours are custom, and can be arranged for wherever you want to go! Anywhere from classic to obscure, I can help arrange it for you. I arrange priority entrance; skip the line tickets and special exclusive perks reserved only for my clients.\r\n\r\nContact me today to get started planning!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>Driver Service to Pisa </strong><em>(5 hours) from Florence</em>\r\n\r\nDepart with your private driver from your  hotel lobby through the Tuscan countryside and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <em><strong>Pisa</strong></em> on your own or with a guide. Pisa is home of the famous <em><strong>Leaning Tower</strong></em>, and should not be missed! You can admire it from the Piazza dei Miracoli and visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climb to the top\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nEnter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nThe Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>ROME</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. 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(503, 2, '2018-02-20 19:54:29', '2018-02-20 19:54:29', 'Welcome! So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I specialize in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\nHere is a sample of a classic Italian tour itinerary, just to give you a small taste of the types of tours you can do. When you work with me, all tours are custom, and can be arranged for wherever you want to go! Anywhere from classic to obscure, I can help arrange it for you. I arrange priority entrance; skip the line tickets and special exclusive perks reserved only for my clients.\r\n\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>Driver Service to Pisa </strong><em>(5 hours) from Florence</em>\r\n\r\nDepart with your private driver from your  hotel lobby through the Tuscan countryside and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <em><strong>Pisa</strong></em> on your own or with a guide. Pisa is home of the famous <em><strong>Leaning Tower</strong></em>, and should not be missed! You can admire it from the Piazza dei Miracoli and visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climb to the top\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nEnter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nThe Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>ROME</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-20 19:54:29', '2018-02-20 19:54:29', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/20/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(504, 2, '2018-02-20 19:58:24', '2018-02-20 19:58:24', 'Welcome! So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I specialize in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\nHere is a sample of a classic Italian tour itinerary, just to give you a small taste of the types of tours you can do. When you work with me, all tours are custom, and can be arranged for wherever you want to go! Anywhere from classic to obscure, I can help arrange it for you. I arrange priority entrance; skip the line tickets and special exclusive perks reserved only for my clients.\r\n\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>Driver Service to Pisa </strong><em>(5 hours) from Florence</em>\r\n\r\nDepart with your private driver from your  hotel lobby through the Tuscan countryside and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <em><strong>Pisa</strong></em> on your own or with a guide. Pisa is home of the famous <em><strong>Leaning Tower</strong></em>, and should not be missed! You can admire it from the Piazza dei Miracoli and visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climb to the top\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nEnter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nThe Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>ROME</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-20 19:58:24', '2018-02-20 19:58:24', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/20/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(506, 2, '2018-02-20 20:07:16', '2018-02-20 20:07:16', 'Welcome! So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I am a Certified Travel Counsellor who specializes in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\nBenefits of working with me:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Personalized, customized itinerary suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Accommodations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tours - private with your own personal guide/driver, or if you prefer, a small group tour;</li>\r\n 	<li>Transportation arrangements including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare;</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclusive perks such as reserved entrance times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa credits, upgrades and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A dedicated travel professional partner in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>Driver Service to Pisa </strong><em>(5 hours) from Florence</em>\r\n\r\nDepart with your private driver from your  hotel lobby through the Tuscan countryside and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <em><strong>Pisa</strong></em> on your own or with a guide. Pisa is home of the famous <em><strong>Leaning Tower</strong></em>, and should not be missed! You can admire it from the Piazza dei Miracoli and visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climb to the top\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nEnter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nThe Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>ROME</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-20 20:07:16', '2018-02-20 20:07:16', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/20/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(505, 2, '2018-02-20 20:04:17', '2018-02-20 20:04:17', 'Welcome! So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I specialize in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\nHere is a sample of a classic Italian tour itinerary, just to give you a small taste of the types of tours you can do. When you work with me, all tours are custom, and can be arranged for wherever you want to go! Anywhere from classic to obscure, I can help arrange it for you. I arrange priority entrance; skip the line tickets and special exclusive perks reserved only for my clients.\r\n\r\nWhat you get when you work with me:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Personalized, customized itinerary suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Accommodations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tours - private with your own personal guide/driver, or if you prefer, a small group tour;</li>\r\n 	<li>Transportation arrangements including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare;</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclusive perks such as reserved entrance times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa credits, upgrades and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A dedicated partner in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>Driver Service to Pisa </strong><em>(5 hours) from Florence</em>\r\n\r\nDepart with your private driver from your  hotel lobby through the Tuscan countryside and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <em><strong>Pisa</strong></em> on your own or with a guide. Pisa is home of the famous <em><strong>Leaning Tower</strong></em>, and should not be missed! You can admire it from the Piazza dei Miracoli and visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climb to the top\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nEnter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nThe Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>ROME</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. 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(3133, 1, '2020-10-27 11:08:32', '2020-10-27 18:08:32', 'I am a Travel Advisor, with my Certified Travel Counsellor Designation from the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA). I specialize in arranging customized, personalized travel worldwide. I work with the established travel agency of North South Travel, located in Vancouver, BC Canada.\n\nI love to travel. It is my inspiration; my passion; my reason for being.&nbsp; From a young age I found myself having a wandering spirit and an unrequited passion for exploration. I just never wanted to be at home! It wasn’t until later in life that I realized there was only one way to satisfy the wanderlust inside of me…and that was to travel!\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">My first major trip abroad was in 2001, travelling to Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia with my college colleagues. We had the opportunity to do homestays and truly absorb the land and culture surrounding us. I remember experiencing my first taste of culture shock; language barriers, interesting food preparation, critters (it was the first time I had ever shared my personal space with cockroaches!) and accommodation that was nothing like back home. And I was truly fascinated.</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I knew that this feeling…the wonder, newness, excitement and vague sense of uncertainty what was made me feel truly alive. I knew then that my life would always be one of travel and discovery.</p>\n</blockquote>\nSince then I have had the opportunity to explore the shopping districts of Hong Kong, beaches of Thailand, schweinshaxe in Prague, and the amazing prosecco of Northern Italy, just to name a few. It is my hope that everyone is able to experience travel in a meaningful way, because it truly does change your life. That is why I decided to become a travel agent. I love making it easier for people to get to their dream destination, and experience all of its fullness. That is also why I started this blog. I hope you will be inspired to expand your horizons and dream big. <strong>There is a whole world out there for you to discover!</strong>', 'About me', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '80-revision-v1', '', '', '2020-10-27 11:08:32', '2020-10-27 18:08:32', '', 80, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/2020/10/27/80-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(508, 2, '2018-02-20 20:13:15', '2018-02-20 20:13:15', 'I am a Travel Advisor, with my Certified Travel Counsellor Designation from the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA). I have been a travel professional since 2015, working with a number of client\'s arranging customized travel worldwide. I work with the established travel agency of North South Travel, located in Vancouver, BC Canada.\r\n\r\nI love to travel. It is my inspiration; my passion; my reason for being.  From a young age I found myself having a wandering spirit and an unrequited passion for exploration. I just never wanted to be at home! It wasn’t until later in life that I realized there was only one way to satisfy the wanderlust inside of me…and that was to travel!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">My first major trip abroad was in 2001, travelling to Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia with my college colleagues. We had the opportunity to do homestays and truly absorb the land and culture surrounding us. I remember experiencing my first taste of culture shock; language barriers, interesting food preparation, critters (it was the first time I had ever shared my personal space with cockroaches!) and accommodation that was nothing like back home. And I was truly fascinated.</p>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I knew that this feeling…the wonder, newness, excitement and vague sense of uncertainty what was made me feel truly alive. I knew then that my life would always be one of travel and discovery.</p>\r\n</blockquote>\r\nSince then I have had the opportunity to explore the shopping districts of Hong Kong, beaches of Thailand, schweinshaxe in Prague, and the amazing prosecco of Northern Italy, just to name a few. It is my hope that everyone is able to experience travel in a meaningful way, because it truly does change your life. That is why I decided to become a travel agent. I love making it easier for people to get to their dream destination, and experience all of its fullness. That is also why I started this blog. I hope you will be inspired to expand your horizons and dream big. <strong>There is a whole world out there for you to discover!</strong>', 'About me', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '80-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-20 20:13:15', '2018-02-20 20:13:15', '', 80, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/20/80-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(570, 1, '2018-02-23 01:18:44', '2018-02-23 01:18:44', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\nWelcome! So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I am a Certified Travel Counsellor who specializes in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\nBenefits of working with me:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Personalized, customized itinerary suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Accommodations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tours - private with your own personal guide/driver, or if you prefer, a small group tour;</li>\r\n 	<li>Transportation arrangements including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare;</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclusive perks such as reserved entrance times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa credits, upgrades and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A dedicated travel professional partner in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>Meet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. 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You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\nBenefits of working with me:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Personalized, customized itinerary suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Accommodations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tours - private with your own personal guide/driver, or if you prefer, a small group tour;</li>\r\n 	<li>Transportation arrangements including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare;</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclusive perks such as reserved entrance times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa credits, upgrades and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A dedicated travel professional partner in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-511 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123504-Exterior-Med-300x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-514 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nEnter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nThe Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nDepart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short tour climbing to the top.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>ROME</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-462\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0594-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-487\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0653-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-469\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0608-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. 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