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F L AV O U R SCooking ’s jus t the hal f o f i t !

Our latest brochure features a fantastic range of

cookery holidays in Italy; the Italian way of cooking,

the use of local ingredients and the key element of

simplicity are integral to a Flavours’ holiday. With

the wonderful Mediterranean climate providing

the sunny backdrop what’s not to enjoy about

spending time savouring la dolce vita!

Increasingly popular are our Pilates holidays

– these give both the mind and body the

chance to relax and unwind in either Sicily or

Tuscany. Whilst those guests looking to explore

their creative side can be inspired by the

Italian landscape on a painting holiday.

As we say Cooking’s just the half if it!

Lorne Blyth

Director, Flavours of Italy Ltd

Cooking’s just the half of it!

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Flavours have been running cooking Holliday in

Italy for over ten years, our 2010 brochure

features more stunning villas and delirious

destinations than ever before!

Choose from exotic Puglia, sunny Sicily, classical

Tuscany or even sample la dolce vita in Bologna.

Share in the passion of Italian cooking with our

local chefs and ethical ingredients whilst tasting

new and exciting flavours in a relaxed and

informal setting.

All Flavours holidays have a zero single

supplement policy, providing a fun and

sociable atmosphere for the single traveller.

Our historical villas provide a luxurious setting

in the most beautiful and spectacular corners

of Italy.

We promise you will return home relaxed, with

plenty of new recipes and new friends!

Cooking’s just the half of it!

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On the menu...puglia

The intense clear sunshine of Puglia can be tasted in

the cuisine of this fascinating region.

The cradle of true Mediterranean Cuisine with an

emphasis on seafood, vegetables, hand-made

orecchiette (a distinctive Puglian type of pasta shaped

roughly like small ears), artisan mozzarella and of course

the finest extra virgin olive oil. Puglia is a historic trading

crossroads between Asia, North Africa and Europe,

Puglian cuisine is a fusion of places and cultures.

tuscany

Tuscany is world famous for food and its rich culture.

Simplicity is key to Tuscan cuisine, with just a few

ingredients our chefs in Tuscany create exceptional

mouth watering dishes to enjoy whilst looking out

over breath taking landscapes.

Be sure to try locally produced Pecorino and Ricotta

cheeses, rustic dishes such as rabbit, chicken with

olive and rosemary, Tuscan bean soups and white

truffles from San Miniato. Puglian cuisine is a fusion

of places and cultures.

sicily

The sunshine and sea make the Flavours of Sicily intense

and exotic. A Moorish North African influence sees citrus

fruits, spices, peppers and rice combined with the more

Grecian broad beans, fish and olives. Every conqueror of

this island has left behind the imprint of his culinary

heritage. Don’t leave without trying world famous

chocolate from Modica or the delicious

aubergine based Pasta Alla Norma.

bologna

The cuisine in Bologna is rich and indulgent..

Bologna is famous for many pasta dishes such as lasagne

Verdi, tagliatelle and tortellini. The other famous export

from this region, Balsamic vinegar, which comes in a huge

range of varieties which you will have the chance to try

at the historic Palazzo Minelli.

Italians call Bologna ‘La Grassa’ – meaning the ‘the

fat one’ referring to the populations high regard of

good food and good wine!

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Casino Pisanelli, featured in BBC Holiday programme 2006

Return flight from Stansted to Brindisi7 nights accommodation at Casino Pisanelli5 cookery lessons, all meals, wines, 3 restaurant meals, Private wine tastingGuided tour of Lecce, sight-seeingTransportation by private minibus throughout, including airport transfers

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PUGLIA7 nights / 8 daysPrice £1599 per person No single supplement

RegionSalento is the heart of Southern Puglia, a region with much to discover. The Cathedral in the handsome Baroque town of Otranto has a mosaic floor torival Ravenna, while the city of Lecce has more than 40 churches and noble“palazzo” built in the 17th and 18th centuries. South of Lecce the landscapeflattens and the sky opens out. Acres of olive groves extend between dry-stonewalls. Blue-green sea and red cliffs combine to form a dramatic backdrop.

VenueCasino Pisanelli is a stunning venue, situated in the heart of rural Salento - a real hidden gem. Originally a hunting lodge built in the 17th century for alocal count, the estate is now used exclusively by Flavours for just a few weeks a year. The style is a stunning mix of traditional and modern, with wonderfulformal gardens and a swimming pool - the perfect spot to relax after a busymorning in the kitchen.

Antonio with guestsGarden at Casino Pisanelli

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Puglia 7 nights / 8 days £1599 per person - no single supplement

Bedroom at Casino Pisanelli

Lecce Classic Pugliese pasta - ‘orecchiette’Sea view from Otranto

Itinerary

SATURDAY - arrive Brindisi airport 21.00 approx, transfer byminibus to Casino Pisanelli - 1 hour. Welcome drinks and latesupper.

SUNDAY - after breakfast cooking followed by lunch.Afternoon visit to Santa Maria di Leuca (the village at the verytip of the Salentine Peninsula where the Ionian and AdriaticSeas meet). Enjoy an aperitivo before returning for dinner atCasino Pisanelli.

MONDAY - after breakfast cooking with Antonio followed bylunch. Afternoon free to relax by the swimming pool or take acycle ride to a nearby village. Dinner at Casino Pisanelli.

TUESDAY - after breakfast cooking followed by lunch.In the afternoon enjoy a private wine tasting at a local winery.Return to Casino Pisanelli for dinner.

WEDNESDAY - leave after breakfast for day sight-seeing, firstlyto Lecce and be taken on a private walking tour around the“Florence of the South”. Time for shopping before lunch at alocal trattoria. Drive to Otranto-situated by the sea, with thechance to visit the famous cathedral. Return for dinner atCasino Pisanelli.

THURSDAY - after breakfast cooking lesson followed by lunch.Late afternoon visit to Gallipoli and the chance to wanderaround the old town. Dinner at an excellent local fishrestaurant.

FRIDAY - after breakfast final cookery session. Afternoon free.Farewell dinner.

SATURDAY - after breakfast drive to the nearby town of Maglieto visit a local chocolate maker. Afterwards time for shoppingbefore lunch. 18.00 approx transfer to Brindisi airport for returnflight to UK.

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To book please contact us on 0800 612 6477Places limited to 8 guests per group, we recommend early booking

Puglia dates £1599 per person - no single supplement

“The balance of cookery, free time and excursions was just right, I am sure this won’t be the last time I take a holiday with you.”

Sarah H, guest

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Villa Segalato

Price includes:

Return flights from Gatwick to PisaAccommodation at Villa SegelatoCookery lessonsVisit to Lucca and/or FlorencePrivate wine tastingDinner at local restaurantAll mealsTransport throughout by private minibus

TUSCANY - VILLA SEGELATO

3 nights / 4 days£899 per person No single supplement7 nights/8 days£1499 per personNo single supplement

RegionWe have chosen this delightful part of Tuscany as our base. Lucca itself is a citywhich never feels touristy, enclosed by its own walls which have now been turnedinto an elegant 12 m high garden, perfect for a passeggiata. Almost completelyclosed off to traffic, the city centre has a cosmopolitan air. The cobbled streets are ideal to stroll around and window shop.

VenueVilla Segelato is situated in the hills above Lucca and is part of the private ForciEstate. This classic Tuscan villa, with wooden beams and terracotta tiles, is usedexclusively by Flavours and comes complete with its own private swimming pool.From the terrace - the perfect spot to linger with an aperitivo - guests can enjoysweeping views across the valley, dotted with ancient bell towers and olive groves.

TUSCANY

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View from Villa Segalato Villa Segalato bedroom Lucca

Tuscany (Villa Segalato) 7 nights / 8 days £899 per person - no single supplementTuscany (Villa Segalato) 3 nights / 4 days £899 per person - no single supplement

Itinerary

DAY 1 - arrive Pisa airport* 15.00 approx and transfer to Villa Segelato (about 40 minutes drive). Welcome drinksfollowed by dinner on the terrace.

DAY 2 - after breakfast enjoy a cookery lesson, lunch, afternoonvisit to local winery for private tutored tasting. Return to villaSegelato for dinner.

DAY 3 - after breakfast 2nd cookery lesson, lunch, followed byvisit to Lucca with dinner at an excellent local restaurant.

DAY 4 - after breakfast 3rd cookery lesson, lunch and depart forlate afternoon flight back to UK, at 15.30.

*Various regional flights to Pisa from Edinburgh, Glasgow(Prestwick), East Midlands, Bristol and Liverpool. Contact us for details.

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Simone

Tuscany 3 nights / 4 days £899 per person - no single supplement

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Interested in extending your holiday - why not spend a few extra days in Florence?

“Simone took us passionately, and patiently through a whole raft of Tuscan recipes.”

Richard Eilers, Observer Travel

If you would like to know more about our short breaks in Tuscany visit our websitewww.flavoursholidays.co.uk

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SATURDAYArrive at Pisa airport at approx 15.00 where you will be met byyour Flavours host and transfered to Villa Segalato. Welcomedrinks and dinner on the terrace

SUNDAYAfter breakfast you have your first cookery lesson followed bylunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish, with a slowfood tasting in the evening before dinner

MONDAYCookery lesson after breakfast, followed by lunch. Privateafternoon visit to a winery for a tasting then return to villafor dinner.

TUESDAYAfter breakfast you have another cookery lesson followed bylunch. Afternoon visit to Lucca with a chance to wanderaround the walled city. Dinner is at a local trattoria

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WEDNESDAYAfter breakfast, drive to Florence for a full day of sight-seeingat your leisure. Lunch is at a restaurant specially selectedby Flavours local staff. Return to the Villa late afternoonfor dinner

THURSDAYAfter breakfast you have another cookery lesson then lunch.The afternoon is yours to relax by the pool or walk through the olive groves. Dinner is served at the Villa

FRIDAYAfter breakfast you have your final cookery lesson, followedby lunch. Afternoon visit to coastal town of Viareggio.Final dinner at the Villa

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Interested in extending your holiday - why not spend a few extra days in Florence?

Fantastic surroundings, fantastic food and fantastic company - whocould ask for more?”Sue - Tuscany

If you would like to know more about our long breaks in Tuscany visit our websitewww.flavoursholidays.co.uk

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Villa Maria

Price includes:

Return flights from Gatwick to PisaAccommodation at Villa SegelatoCookery lessonsVisit to Lucca and/or FlorencePrivate wine tastingDinner at local restaurantAll mealsTransport throughout by private minibus

TUSCANY - VILLA MARIA3 nights / 4 daysPrice £999 per person No single supplement

7 nights / 8 daysPrice £1599 per person No single supplement

Tuscany (Villa Maria) 3 nights/4 days) £999 per person - no single supplement

RegionOur villa is tucked away in the countryside on it’s own private estate close to themedievil town of San Miniato, which is well known for tuffles and other Tuscandelicassies. A short distance from the villa lies the Renaissance gem of Florence.Get lost in the tangle of ancient streets taking in the facades of its art studdedchurches and museums as you find them.

VenueOnce in the hands of the Napoleonic dynasty and handed down throughgenerations of noble Tuscan families this classic country home is the perfect place to cook up a storm! Used exclusively by Flavours the villa comes completewith a private pool and it’s own ancient olive grove with stunning views over thesurrounding countryside. A classic example of 16th century Tuscan architecturethe vaulted brick ceilings and stone walls make you feel very much part of thehistory of this special place, however the recent restoration has ensured that 21stcentury luxury is never far away!. The poolside terrace is the perfect spot to lingerwith an aperitvo under the Tuscan Sun!

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Villa Maria Florence The Historic interior at Villa Maria.

Tuscany (Villa Maria) 7 nights/8 days) £1599 per person - no single supplement

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Tuscany 3 nights/4 days £999 per person - no single supplement

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrive Pisa airport, met by Flavours host and transfer to Villa Maria, which is situated midway between the delightful towns of Lucca and Florence. Welcome drinksand dinner.

DAY 2 - Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson with our local Flavours chef followed by lunch and time to relax by the villa’s pool. Afternoon visit to a local wine producer for private wine tasting. Dinner at the villa

DAY 3 - After breakfast we have our second cooking lessonfollowed by lunch. In the afternoon there is a visit to Florence the world famous renaissance city. The city needs no introduction and certainly lives up to it’s reputation. The evening dinner will be at a trattoria in central Florence

DAY 4 - The third and final cookery lesson takes places in the morning followed by lunch and afternoon departure back to the airport

Villa Maria

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ItinerarySATURDAY - Upon arrival at Pisa airport you will be met by ourFlavours driver who will transfer you to Villa Maria, which issituated midway between the delightful towns of Lucca andFlorence. At the villa you will enjoy a Slow Food tasting sessionfollowed by dinner.

SUNDAY - After breakfast cookery lesson followed by lunch.After lunch take we will go for a short walk to San Miniatofollowed by wine tasting which is just twenty minutes away inour private bus.

MONDAY - After breakfast we will have a cookery lesson,followed by lunch. The afternoon will be at your leisure to sit bythe pool or to take in the spectacular surrounding countryside.

TUESDAY - After breakfast we will leave for a day sightseeing inFlorence. We will meet for lunch at Fiaschetteria Palle d'Oro -imagine Slow Food/Fast Food, a unique Tuscan experience!Dinner will be served back at the Villa.

WEDNESDAY - After breakfast we will have a cookery lesson,followed by lunch. The afternoon will be at your leisure to relaxby the pool or explore the surroundings!

THURSDAY - After breakfast cookery lesson followed by lunch.This afternoon we head to San Gimignano - a city of ancienttowers an a lovely place to while away the afternoon. We stay inSan Gimignano for dinner before returning to the villa.

FRIDAY - After breakfast cookery lesson followed by lunch, thena chance to relax at the villa dfor the afternoon before dinner.

SATURDAY - After breakfast transfer to the airport for returnflight to the UK.

Villa Maria

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Return flights from Gatwick to Catania7 nights accommodation at Villa Sicily5 cookery lessonsVisit to Modica, Siracusa and RagusaPrivate wine tastingAll meals including 2 meals at local restaurantsTransportation by private minibus throughout

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SICILY7 nights / 8 daysPrice £1599 per person No single supplement

RegionTo let you discover the flavours of Sicily we have based our venue in the southeast of the island: the place where it all began. The surrounding area is dottedwith well know historical sites – such as Siracusa Greek Theatre, the Templesof Agrigento and various Baroque towns such as Noto and Ragusa – as well aspopular gastronomic locations such as Pachino for cherry tomatoes, Modica forchocolate, Avola for almonds and wine, Ragusa for Caciocavallo cheese.

VenueWe have chosen the luxourious Villa Sicily as our venue in sunny Sicily. Ownedby a local artist, the historic villa is tastefully decorated in a modern minimaliststyle. Encircled by olive and almond groves with a spectacular infinity pool thatlooks out onto the spectacular exotic landscape of this unique island.

The interior is bathed in Sicilian sunlight and is decorated in fresh light toneswith well placed contemporary artwork. All rooms are en-suite and there is achoice of double and twin rooms. The terrace offers a fantastic al frescobreakfast spot.

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Sicily 7 nights / 8 days £1599 per person - no single supplement


ItinerarySATURDAY - On your arrival to Catania Airport you will betransferred to our venue, Villa Sicliy, which takes about onehour. There we will have a welcoming aperitif waiting for you,followed by dinner.

SUNDAY - After breakfast, you will have your first cookinglesson followed by lunch. Then in the afternoon we have a visitto Noto, the most beautiful baroque village in Sicily, actually themost beautiful baroque village in Italy! Dinner is served back atthe villa in the evening.

MONDAY - After breakfast you have another lesson with thecook, followed by lunch. The afternoon is spent relaxing at thevilla. At the end of the day we have dinner at the villa.

TUESDAY - After breakfast we head out for the day to visit thecities of Ragusa and Modica. Where you get to explore andenjoy the atmosphere of these delightful cities and take in atypical fish market. We have lunch out in one of the manylovely restaurants in Ragusa and then continue on to the cityof Modica. At the end of the day we return to the villa toenjoy dinner.

WEDNESDAY - A treat is in store for you after breakfast whenyou have a cooking lesson with an old Sicilian Mamma who willlet you in on some of her cooking secrets. After lunch we visit alocal vineyard for a private wine tasting Dinner is served againback at the villa.

THURSDAY - You have your fourth cooking lesson with the cookafter breakfast, followed by lunch. Then in the afternoon wevisit the city of Siracusa and dine out we will also taste artisanriccota cheese from near by Donnafugata.

FRIDAY - After breakfast you have a lesson in restaurant, whichis situated on the port of Portopalo. The lesson will be based onfish. Weather permitting, we will select the fish from thefisherman in the port. then have lunch in the restaurantfollowed by the afternoon free to enjoy at your own leisure.Back at the villa, for your last night with us, we have a scacciaparty with the old Sicilian Mamma...(A scaccia - is similar to anItalian Pizza, but done the Sicilian way).

SATURDAY - After an early breakfast you will be transferred tothe airport to get your 8.40 a.m. flight back to Gatwick.

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Sicily dates £1599 per person - no single supplement

Recommended by the Sunday Times Travel as a top holiday for single travellers.

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BOLOGNA3 nights / 4 days May - SeptemberPrice £849 per person No single supplement

Return flight from Gatwick to Bologna Marconi *3 nights accommodation at private villa2 cookery lessonsGuided tour Bologna food marketBreakfast daily, 3 dinners and 2 lunches with wineTransportation by private minibus including airport transfers* Regional flights can be arranged

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RegionBologna is a fantastic place to visit with an excellent food market in the citycentre, and some seriously good delicatessens to shop in. It was once “the city of a hundred towers” and although there are now only two still standing, there are a host of churches, and galleries to explore. Food lovers will enjoy the visit to the gourmet Mercato di Mezzo - a covered market, brimming with charm and atmosphere, offering an authentic Italian gastronomic experience.

VenueOur Villa deep in the heart of the Emilia Romagna countryside is delightful.Recently restored to make the best use of the period features, and the stunningviews of the surrounding countryside. The swimming pool is ideal for anafternoon dip.

Pasta - making lesson

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Bologna 3 nights / 4 days £849 per person - no single supplement


Itinerary

FRIDAY - arrive Bologna Macroni airport 18.00 approx. Transfer to Villa for welcome drinks and dinner.

SATURDAY - after breakfast at Villa drive the short distance intoBologna city centre and enjoy a guided walking tour around thecity’s food market. Buy some fantastic parmesan cheese orfamous mortadella ham. Spend the rest of the day at leisure tosight-see and shop before returning late afternoon to Villa fordinner.

SUNDAY - after breakfast enjoy your first cookery lesson, learnthe secret of perfect pasta with our local cook and of course nocookery lesson in Bologna will be complete without making aclassic Bolognese ragu! After a leisurely lunch time to relaxbefore dinner.

Bologna

MONDAY - after breakfast it’s back to the kitchen for anothercookery lesson followed by lunch. Transfer to the airport lateafternoon for return flight to Gatwick at 18.45.

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Bologna dates £849 per person - no single supplement

“The trip was well organised and suited all levels. I went on my own but left with new friends, a full belly and a love of Italy.”

Melissa Loveday, House Beautiful Magazine

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What our guests say...

“I enjoyed one of the best holidays of my life in

Tuscany.The blend of cooking knowledge, history,

shopping, wine tasting and outright fun was really

excellent!”

David, Tuscany, 2009

"Staff all fab!Everything was really quite perfect

including the weather!"

Karyn, Sicily, 2009

"Flavours is a recipe for success!"

Karen, Puglia, 2009

"All in all, a great experience. Simone and Livia

were great hosts, food and accommodation

were great. Company was excellent and the

group gelled straight away"

Dorothy, Sicily, 2008

To see more Flavours testimonials visit our

website...

www.flavoursholidays.co.uk/testimonials

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Flavours Italian painting holidays are led by

Penelope Anstice, an established artist and

experienced teacher who trained at institutions in

Florence and Edinburgh. Having lived in Italy,

Penelope’s work really captures the magic of the

Italian landscape.

Our painting holidays are suitable for all abilities

and are as much about relaxation and real

Italian culture as developing your skills as an

artist. With a group size capped at eight guests,

our painting holidays are a great chance to

widen your artistic abilities!

‘It is the intensity of landscape and people that

attracts me and compels a desire to record a

moment before it has disappeared.’

Penelope Anstice, Artist

Painting holidays in Tuscany & Sicily

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Return flights from Gatwick to Pisa7 nights accommodation at Villa Maria5 days painting tuitionDinner at a local restaurantFull day visit to FlorenceAfternoon in LuccaVarious drawing excursionsPrivate Minibus transport throughoutAll Meals and WineReturn Airport transfers

PAINTING IN TUSCANY

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Dating back to the beginning of the 18th Century, Villa Maria is an ancient property of the Bonaparte family and was once in the hands of the Napoleonic dynasty!. Recently subtly restored, Villa Maria is ideally placed at the foot of San Miniato, a historic village full of monuments and cultural activities, and famous for the production of white truffles. Situated in wonderful gardens with a swimming pool surrounded by rich, relaxing and evocative natural scenery. Ancient olive groves and green meadows make for an ambient mix of shadows and quiet places: the perfect place to relax and inspire the body and mind!

Tuscany Painting Course Itinerary

This is a good course for anyone wishing to begin painting inwatercolour or for those already with some basic knowledge ofthe medium. All important elements of watercolour will belooked at and there will be plenty of demonstrations and helpwith the technicalities of this difficult but fascinating medium.

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Itinerary

SATURDAY - Arrive at Pisa airport and transfer to the Villa for welcome drinks followed by dinner.

SUNDAY - After breakfast you will have an introduction to watercolour looking at basic techniques, different kinds of paper, brushes etc. There will be a demonstration in how to do quick sketches in the medium. The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish. Dinner will be at the villa.

MONDAY - There will be a demonstration of landscape painting after breakfast, looking at the different ways in which to applywatercolour and the mixing of other media like pastel and coloured pencil. Following lunch there will be an afternoon visit to aprivate painting location for you to try out the techniques. In the evening we will have a critique of the work so far, followed bydinner.

TUESDAY - After breakfast there will be a lesson in the elements of composition and colour and the chance to experiment further with the medium. Following lunch, an afternoon visit to Lucca with an opportunity to sketch. Dinner at the villa.

WEDNESDAY - Today we take a trip to Florence for a full day of gallery visits at your leisure and meet for lunch at a traditionaltrattoria. Before dinner we will have an evening discussion of the work so far and a look at some examples of traditional andcontemporary watercolour painting.

THURSDAY - A chance today to try a larger and more ambitious work using the sketches and ideas accumulated so far. This will take up the large part of the day with a break for lunch on the terrace. In the latter part of the afternoon we will visit a local vineyard and the evening will be spent in Lucca with dinner at a local restaurant.

FRIDAY - After breakfast we will look at the work so far with a critique on progress and a chance to continue the work in and around the villa. For the rest of your last day you are free to continue painting, to relax by the pool or go walking. Dinner will be at the villa and we will have a group show of the work created during the week.

SATURDAY - Depart for the airport after breakfast

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Painting dates - 7 nights / 8 days £1499 per person - no single supplement

Return flights from Gatwick to Catania7 nights accommodation at Villa Sicily5 days painting tuition2 Meals at a local restaurantVisit to Modica, Siracusa and RagusaVarious drawing excursionsPrivate Minibus transport throughoutAll Meals and WineReturn Airport transfers

PAINTING IN SICILY

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New for 2009 our exclusive Italian painting holidays offer the perfect balance of expert tuition, inspiring surroundings andfantastic food!We have chosen the luxurious Villa Sicily to host our Sicilian painting courses.Encircled by olive and almond groves Villa Sicily offers modern chic interior design blended with traditional Sicilianarchitecture. The infinity pool offers guests the perfect place to relax and unwind whether you’ve been painting or sketching insunny Sicily. The bedrooms are each decorated in a unique modern style and are en-suite. Each room has a view of the sea,almond groves or the Sicilian countryside.

Sicily Painting Course Itinerary

This course will have an emphasis on watercolour but with achance to try other combined media, like acrylic, pastel,gouache and pencil. We will draw inspiration from thelandscape and your tutor will be able to help you with allelements of drawing, composition and colour. There will alsobe ample chance to develop sketch-book techniques on thevarious trips we make around the area.

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Painting dates - 7 nights / 8 days

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£1599 per person no single supplement

ItinerarySATURDAY - On your arrival to Catania Airport you will be transferred to our venue, Villa Sicliy, which takes about one hour. There we will have a welcoming aperitif waiting for you, followed by dinner.

SUNDAY - After breakfast we will have an introductory session and a demonstration of watercolour painting. Lunch will follow and then in the afternoon we make a sketching and research visit to Noto, the most beautiful baroque village in Sicily. Dinner will be served back at the villa.

MONDAY - After breakfast there will be a demonstration in landscape painting and the elements of good composition. Lunch willfollow and the afternoon is spent enjoying a wine tasting at Felice Modica estate in Bufalefi. The grounds and house of the estate,which have been preserved in 18th century Sicilian style, provide wonderful scope for wandering and sketching. We will meet backat the villa to discuss the day’s artwork. Dinner will follow.

TUESDAY - After breakfast we head out for the day to visit the cities of Ragusa and Modica. Here you can explore and enjoy theatmosphere of these delightful cities! We have lunch out in one of the many lovely restaurants in Ragusa and then continue on tothe city of Modica. At the end of the day we return to the villa to enjoy dinner. Our Blog has a great guide to the city of Modica, if you would like to know more.

WEDNESDAY - In the morning we move onto the development of larger scale pieces using water-based paints and mixed media.After lunch we visit the small fishing village of Marzamemi with its Tonnara (ruined tuna fishing station) taking our paints torecord the busy scenes. Back at the villa we will have a critique of the work so far, followed by dinner.

THURSDAY - In the morning we will explore basic colour principles and their use in landscape painting and the rest of the morning will be spent around the villa with a chance to try new subjects or work further on existing paintings. In the afternoon we visit the city of Siracusa and dine out.

FRIDAY - After breakfast we head to Portopalo, a small local port. Another great chance here for quick, observational sketches in watercolour, with lunch in a local restaurant The afternoon is free for you to paint at your leisure. Back at the villa, we will have a show of the week’s work and a scaccia party with the old Sicilian Mamma (A scaccia is similar to an Italian Pizza but done the Sicilian way)

SATURDAY - After an early breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to get your 8.40 a.m. flight back to Gatwick.

Flavours Pilates holidays in Italy are the

perfect balance of la dolce vita and Pilates.

We’ve decided to team up with Pilates Works,

who teach the body control technique. Flavours

Pilates holidays are suitable for all abilities and we

guarantee you will be stretched and toned

under the Italian sun, returning home relaxed

and rejuvenated.

‘Your Pilates Works who will review your

core stability and strength and provide all

the equipment necessary to assist and challenge

you and provide you with an exercise sheet to

take away with you to continue what you have

learnt.’

Ben Brown, PilatesWorks

Pilates holidays in Tuscany & Sicily

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Return flights departing London Gatwick3 nights accommodation at Villa Tuscany5 Pilates sessions1 cookery lessonAll meals – breakfast, lunch & dinner with wine Visit to LuccaTransportation throughout by private minibus

PILATES IN TUSCANY


Dating back to the beginning of the 18th Century, Villa Maria is an ancient property of the Bonaparte family and was once in the hands of the Napoleonic dynasty! Recently subtly restored, Villa Maria is ideally placed at the foot of San Miniato, a historic village full of monuments and cultural activities, and famous for the production of white truffles. Situated in wonderful gardens with a swimming pool surrounded by rich, relaxing and evocative natural scenery. Ancient olive groves and green meadows make for an ambient mix of shadows and quiet places: the perfect place to relax and inspire the body and mind!

Pilates Itinerary

Flavours have teamed up with Pilates Works to put together aseries of Pilates holidays in Italy. It's the perfect mix - dailyPilates classes with the Pilates Works instructors and cookerylessons with the Flavours cook. Tuscany is the perfect place tounwind with some alfresco classes looking out over the famousTuscan landscape. Flavours Pilates holidays are focused on thebody control technique.

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrive at Pisa airport and be transported to the historic Villa Maria. After you’ve had a chance to un-pack there will be awelcome lunch and drinks. After lunch you will have your first pilates lesson followed by an evening meal at the villa.

DAY 2 - The day will start with a pilates session in the fresh morning sun. After the session breakfast will be served on the terrace.After breakfast you will have a traditional Tuscan cookery lesson followed by lunch at the villa.Your afternoon will be free to wander around the estate or relax by the pool.Before dinner you will have your 3rd pilates session followed by dinner at the villa.

DAY 3 - The final day will start with a pilates lesson followed by breakfast on the terrace.After breakfast you will be transfered by private minibus to Lucca where you will have the remainder of the day to wander aroundthis beautiful medieval town, which is definitely is a hidden gem in Tuscany! You will be transferred back to the villa for your finalpilates lesson followed by dinner at the villa.

DAY 4 - Breakfast and transfer to Pisa airport for the return flight.

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Wednesday 9th June Saturday 12th June

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Pilates dates - 3 nights / 4 days £989 per person - no single supplement

Return flights Departing London Gatwick3 nights accommodation at Villa Sicily5 Pilates sessionsLunch at a local restaurantVisit to SiracusaPrivate minibus transport throughoutAll meals and winesReturn airport transfers

PILATES IN SICILY


The villa where our Pilates holidays are held is situated in a private estate encircled by olive and almond groves. Villa Sicilyoffers modern chic interior design blended with traditional Sicilian architecture. Owned by a local artist, the venue offers aunique blend of minimalist Italian style and Sicilian heritage. The interior is bathed in Sicilian sunlight and the stylishbedrooms are decorated in fresh light tones with well placed contemporary artwork.

Pilates Itinerary

Flavours and Pilates Works have found the perfect spot in Sicilyon the south east of this beautiful island for a relaxing sunshinefilled Pilates course. It’s the perfect mix, daily Pilates classeswith Pilates Works instructors and cookery lessons with theFlavours cooks. Flavours Pilates holidays are focused on thebody control technique.

Price includes:

Itinerary

SATURDAY - Arrive at 16.00 at Catania airport, transfer to venue, after settling in you will have your first Pilates lessonfollowed by dinner.

SUNDAY - Early morning tea/fruit followed by morning pilates lesson in the sun. Lunch served on the terrace. In the afternoon.Later you are invited to a historic Sicilian villa to wander around the garden and then take a private path down to the beach fora swim. Return to the villa for a Pilates lesson before dinner.

MONDAY - Early morning tea/fruit followed by a Pilates lesson. Lunch will be served at the villa. The afternoon will be free torelax before an evening Pilates lesson followed by dinner.

TUESDAY - Early morning tea/fruit followed by a Pilates lesson. After breakfast visit to Siracusa, we’ll have lunch at a restaurantin Siracusa before heading to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

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Pilates dates - 3 nights / 4 days £999 per person - no single supplement

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To Book…Booking a Flavours Italian cookery holiday is simple! In just a few easy steps you could find yourself cooking up a storm in no time at all!

To check availability call us on tel: 0800 612 6477 or alternatively you can check availability online at www.flavoursholidays.co.uk

You can book a holiday with us over the phone - a deposit of 40% per person is required so have your credit or debit card handy.

We charge 2% on all credit card transactions. Alternatively you can send us a cheque made payable to Flavours of Italy ltd with a completed booking form (found at the back of our brochure, or download from our website) and return to Flavours of Italy, 63 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh EH4 1JF

After booking you will receive a confirmation invoice from us. Full payment isrequired 8 weeks before the holiday departure and your final cookery holidayinformation is sent out approximately 3 weeks before your departure.

Save £100... If you book your own flightsto Italy we will deduct £100from the cost of the holiday!Ensure you get there on timeto take advantage of ourcomplimentary airporttransfers*

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following terms and conditions shall apply in respect of all bookings

and will form the basis of your contract with "Flavours of Italy Ltd".

1. All arrangements are made subject to the following terms and conditions, and the

signing of the Booking Form by you or your authorised representative shall be deemed

to be acceptance of an agreement to be bound by these conditions.

2. No contract exists until we have received the Booking Form properly completed,

together with the appropriate deposit, and until appropriate confirmation has been

issued by us.

3. A deposit of 40% per person is payable at the time of booking which will be

non-refundable except in the event of the booking not being accepted by us for any

reason, or if due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to provide the course for

which you have booked.

4. The balance of the price is payable in full ten weeks before departure, If the balance

remains unpaid, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit.

5. Cancellations must be made in writing to us and must be made by the person signing

the original Booking Form. Any notice will become effective from the date of receipt by

us of the notice. The following cancellation charges will be levied, (i) up to 28 days prior

to departure 30% of the price (ii) 27 days to 14 days prior to departure 60% of the price

(iii) 13 days or less prior to departure, or on departure date, 100% of the price.

6. It is a requirement of the booking that you must arrange adequate holiday insurance.

Such insurance should cover full medical expenses, personal baggage, personal accident,

accident, loss or damage to property, cancellation or curtailment, personal liability, legal

expenses and emergency.

7. We shall not accept responsibility for any cancellations or effect on your holiday due

to war, threat of war, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist action, natural or nuclear

disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions.

8. We reserve the right to withdraw or modify at any time the arrangements advertised

where necessary to do so. In the unlikely event of the accommodation advertised not

being available, we will endeavour to provide suitable alternative accommodation.

9. All reasonable and proper steps have been taken to ensure that the accommodation

and services are as advertised. We will be responsible for any acts or omissions of our

own employees and agents whilst acting within the scope of their employment but

cannot be responsible for the acts or omissions of those providing services over which

we have no direct control.

10. The accommodation advertised at Villa Segalato, Villa Marie and Casino Pisanelli are

private villas and fall outwith local hotel regulations.

11. In the interests of safety and hygiene, you are advised to wear appropriate clothing

and footwear in the kitchen at all times.

12. We shall not be responsible for luggage lost in transit while the responsibility of an

airline. Where possible we will provide advice and assistance in seeking to retrieve any

luggage so lost.

13. We will not be responsible if you suffer illness, personal injury or death as a result

of misadventure during the period of your overseas trip arising out of an activity that

does not form part of the course provided by us.

14. All courses are subject to a minimum number of bookings and we therefore reserve

the right to cancel and in this event we will return all monies which you have paid.

In no case will your holiday be cancelled within six weeks of departure except in the

event of circumstances outwith our control.

15. In the event of any problems arising during the cause, you must report it

immediately to our representative on the course and failing satisfactory resolution of

the problem, you should file a written report within 28 days of your return. No liability

will be accepted for any complaint not reported to our representative at the time and

intimated within 28 days thereafter.

16. All travellers need valid passports.

17. The contract, of which this forms part, shall be governed by the law of Scotland.

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63 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1JF

T: 0800 612 6477 T: 0131 343 2500 E: [email protected] W: www.flavoursholidays.co.uk

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FLAVOURS OF ITALY LTD

63 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1JF

T: 0800 612 6477 T: 0131 343 2500 E: [email protected] W: www.flavoursholidays.co.uk

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