Mindful travelers, voluntourists, and lovers of responsible travel, fine food and glorious wines:

Here’s how you can skip the tourist treadmill, and experience Italy intimately, from the inside, unlike everyone else — while you lend a helping hand to an experienced vintner who needs your assistance.

(And spend your days gazing at the azure Mediterranean in the process!)

"It's more than buying a ticket to the Cinque Terre and walking around the villages. It’s about knowing the people there…connecting with them in laughter, gestures, contribution, and even some Italian…and becoming part of each others’ lives.”

From: Linda Rivero, Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

There are lots of tour operators out there, ready to take you to Italy:

Rome, Florence, Venice…Art, Cuisine, Wines…History, Archaeology, Religion….

You name it, it’s out there.

But you know the group treadmill: on the bus, off the bus. Filing into the charming trattoria — all 25 of you. Big hotels with plenty of English.

Truth is, there are NOT a lot of tours to Italy that take you inside the Italian heart.

And NOT many will promise that you’ll come home with the Italian heart inside YOU: the laughter, the spirit, the twinkle…as well as the hard work, the history, the tradition.

To experience that, you must live Italy from the inside, with people who know this world.

Just imagine experiencing Italy this way…

• Having the respect and attention of the people you meet
• Being admired for your willingness to really understand the people around you
• Winning the hearts of local residents
• Returning home, understanding secrets of life on the Riviera that others can only imagine.

But here’s the problem:

Opportunities like this either are impossible to find, not credible, or too expensive!

What many mindful travelers don’t know is that there is an easy, reliable, and affordable way to live this excitement and enrichment.

At last, YOU can experience Italian living

from the inside—with confidence.

I’m Linda Rivero, president of Peace Through Travel and former director and founder of La Pergola Tours / Italian Country Living.

You’ve probably heard of me before in one of the write-ups about my Italy expertise…maybe in Bride magazine, Diversion, Newsday, the Washington Post, or several other publications.

Back in 1989, I began creating and escorting very small group tours to off-the-beaten-track Italy. I also designed personalized itineraries for discerning clients wanting to explore Italy anywhere and everywhere, from Sicily to the Alps.

My clients loved their intimate experience of Italy…and now I’d love to share my expertise — and passion for Italy — with YOU, too!

But becoming part of life on the Italian Riviera is not just a matter of driving to the little-known towns of the Cinque Terre and stopping in a quaint spot for a fragrant focaccia al rosmarino. Any good guide book or travel blog can tell you where to go for that.

It’s WHAT you anticipate when you walk in and HOW you handle yourself that make all the difference.

Is Traveling on the ‘Inside’ Right for YOU?

Ask Yourself These 5 Key Questions

Maybe you wonder whether this kind of intimate, small group travel is right for you. These 5 questions will help you answer that:

1. Given today’s world, do you want to understand better how others think?

Are you a mindful traveler who’s interested in growing, contributing and connecting through travel? Do you want to learn about the world view of the local people you meet?

2. Do you want your trip to make a difference?

You know you live a privileged life, and you love to travel. Does the thought of traveling abroad AND sharing your time and effort with others who can use your assistance bring you excitement and joy?

3. Have you had enough of the ‘been there, done that’ style of travel?

It’s wonderful to travel the world and see some of its spectacular sights. But when you do only that, do you feel apart and separate from your surroundings? Do you find yourself watching the people around you and wishing you could connect with them and learn more about them? Maybe even be a part of their lives for a time?

4. Do you like the idea of returning home as the ‘go-to’ person about life on the Italian Riviera?

Traveling on the “inside,” you’ll learn secrets of the Riviera’s renowned cuisine, its celebrated wines, and some of its ancient traditions — like wine-growing over the Mediterranean. And of course, you’ll have new Italian friends! Would YOU like to be the person who has this richness?

5.  Would you like to connect with people you meet in their own language?

Does the idea of trilling off greetings and phrases in Italian excite you? Would YOU like to be the person who can turn to the villagers around you and share your admiration of the fragrant food or the breathtaking view…in their language?

If you’re answering YES! to any of these questions, then this is the travel experience for you!

Relax as I Lead You Through a Unique Travel Experience…

Step by Step

Preparation for an intimate trip like this begins when you enroll… and I’ll be looking out for you all the way. These reassuring steps will help you relax, learn, and enjoy. I’ve got you covered!

Step 1. Lessons in Italian Language and Culture

You don’t speak Italian? No worries. You will! With our four 90-minute lessons by webinar, you’ll find your knowledge and confidence grow quickly. Your instructor is a former professor of Italian — me!

Step 2: An Interview with your Italian Host

Before departure, it’s reassuring to “meet” the people you’ll be traveling with, even at a distance. Join us for a delightful and informative telephone interview with Alessandro, my partner and your gracious host in the Cinque Terre. Coming in late August.

Step 3: Q & A Session with Your Escort

Keep a list of your questions so you’ll be ready to ask them when the time comes for our telephone Q&A get-together with your escort and the other group participants. Coming in early September.

Step 4:  Pre-Travel List of What to Bring, What to Wear, and Other Travel Details

It’s always nice to have these little things thought out for you!

5. I’ll meet you in Milan

You’ll fly into Milan’s Malpensa Airport, and I’ll be there to meet you and accompany you on the beautiful drive to the Riviera coast.

Step 6: I’ll be there as you arrive at your hotel and settle in

…of course!

Step 7: I’ll be with you every step of the way.

I’ll take you to people and places you’d never find on your own. With 10 years of experience, I’m happy to assure you that you’re in good hands.

Step 8: Still, you’ll have as much time to yourself as you want.

You won’t find yourself scheduled to exhaustion. Whenever you need some time to yourself, we’ll honor that.

11. And at the end, I’ll take you back to Milan for your departure

…and wave a fond goodbye!

So What Are You Actually Getting?

Ok, you see how committed I am to your comfort, pleasure and happiness. Now let’s look at all the details included in your tour price:

• Only EIGHT people on this exclusive trip in one of the world’s most beautiful locales

• 8 days, 7 nights in a charming, small hotel run by a lovely young couple, in the center of town

• Airport transfers from and to Milan’s Malpensa Airport

• Bilingual/bicultural escort is with you 24/7

• Participation in the grape-harvest of a delightful local vintner and his wife. (Their beautiful vineyard is spectacularly situated, overlooking the Mediterranean coast — literally!)

• Expertly planned meals of exquisite, authentic Northern Italian cuisine — three a day

• Fine, hand-picked local wines

• Knowledgeable and delightful local guides

• Excursions along the coast by boat and train

• Expert wine-tasting

• Fine olive oil tasting

• Visits to chic Portofino, Carrara’s ancient marble quarries, and more

• Guided walks along eco-protected seaside paths

• Private cooking lesson in the cuisine typical of the Cinque Terre

And I have more for you!

FREE BONUS #1:

TraveLang: Italian — Learn in Your Slippers!

You don’t speak Italian? No worries! As a group member, you’ll enjoy four 90-minute lessons in TraveLang: Italian for Travelers!

Your lessons are live, delivered right to your home by webinar. No travel, no hassle. Save time, save gas, and learn in your slippers!

You’ll be able to interact, ask questions, practice with others in your group, and get comfortable with your new skill.

Each week’s lesson will be recorded so you can download your mp3 it and replay it on your mp3 player or on a CD.

You’ll also be able to download your Italian workbook so you can practice reading what you’ve been learning to say.

And you’ll have a good time. Your instructor, whose first language was Italian, is also a former professor of the language who loved teaching her college students!

FREE BONUS #2:

Bold Beginner: Italian — In Your Pocket!

You’ll also receive a second handy language tool: Bold Beginner: Italian!

While your TraveLang: Italian for Travelers will give you some great language ability, it may be tricky to do a quick review with six hours of recorded group lessons on your iPod! And you may not want to carry your workbook with you in Italy every day. (It’s pretty big.)

So I have another solution for you.

With Bold Beginner: Italian, you have a quick refresher: a short, downloadable mp3 and a brief transcript. Upload the mp3 to your mp3 player or iPhone…carry the transcript in your purse or backpack…and you’re good to go!

FREE BONUS #3:

Exclusive Guide Book

As a group participant, you’ll receive a free copy of the just-published, one-of-a-kind guide to Vernazza and the Cinque Terre — Cucina Tipica Vernazza (in Italian and English) — written by my friend and your local host, Alessandro!

This charming guide is filled with information on the history, sights, and tradition of the region.

This gift also leads you through the local wines and local vineyards…introduces you to the typical dishes of the Cinque Terre…and even give you some fabulous recipes. Plus a guide to local restaurants of Vernazza!

You’ll also find a listing of suggested bed and breakfasts, as well as tips for a successful visit.

This information-packed reference is yours as a participant in this tour.

FREE BONUS #4:

Welcome Surprise Upon Your Arrival

And that I simply cannot reveal! But I know it’ll make you feel welcome and happy!

What A Great Value!

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Let’s be honest: A trip like this could cost you a LOT of $$$$$!
Without mentioning any names, I can tell you that a similar tour — WITHOUT all the personal touches we include — runs about $3,000. That’s with NO language lessons…or pre-travel phone get-togethers…and with a minimum of 15 people!

It wouldn’t be unreasonable to pay $5000 per person for this trip, limited to a maximum of 8 people, with language and cultural training and pre-trip group chats. And $4000 would be in the ballpark of what you could expect.

But I believe so deeply in what I do and in the joy I know you’ll find in this experience, that I’d rather pass the savings on to you by making this trip affordable.

My private travel and language coaching fees start at $175 an hour…and I’ll be your private, bilingual travel coach and companion for 8 days! So right there, you’ve got a tremendous savings.

The experts you’ll meet also charge hefty prices for their expertise. But because they know I’m committed to making this experience available to you, they’re willing to work with me and bring you this beautiful trip at a reasonable price.

This unique experience is yours not for $5000…or for $4000…or even for $3,000!

This unforgettable travel adventure is yours for only $2,895!

So, are you ready?

No Risk Acceptance Form

“Yes, Linda, I want to be one of the eight people on the exclusive Italian Riviera Wine Harvest and EcoTour from September 12-19, 2009!”

• I understand that my tour will include all the services, visits and excursions listed above.

• I’ll also be part of the four-session TraveLang: Italian Language and Culture lessons. These will be delivered live by webinar, and I’ll be able to participate and interact with the instructor and other travelers.

• I’ll be able to download each of the four lessons in mp3 format.

• I’ll also to download the transcript from all four TraveLang lessons.

• I’ll be able to ask my questions about the trip in a Q&A call before we leave for Italy.

• In addition, I’ll receive my free Bold Beginner: Italian, a mini-refresher course, complete with mp3 download and accompanying text.

• I’ll also get a complimentary copy of Alessandro’s new guide to the Cinque Terre: Cucina Tipica Vernazza, written in both Italian and English.

• And I can expect a Welcome Gift when I get to Italy!

• I realize that my deposit payment of $500 holds my place in the group until midnight, four days after my payment is made. (For example, a deposit made on a Monday is fully refundable until midnight of the Friday four days later.) If, during that time, I decide I cannot go on the trip, my deposit will be fully refunded, no questions asked. After that deadline, my deposit is non-refundable.

Please choose one option:

 

 

Option 3:

 

I paid my deposit after July 17, 2009

 

I am ready to pay my balance of  $2,395, by August 15, 2009

 

 

Option 4:

 

I am ready to pay my tour in full.

I am ready to pay my balance of  $2,895, by August 15, 2009

 

 

Purchase now via secure server with Paypal or by phone or fax!

 

                             

Not sure?

Save Your Place NOW…

And Make Up Your Mind Within 48 Hours.

 

 

My commitment is to your comfort, learning, and travel happiness.

 

Got questions? Email me at travel@peacethroughtravel.net…or call me at 703.835.9378.

 

Remember: Your deposit holds your spot for 4 days, until midnight of the fourth day following your deposit day. And if you change your mind in that time, we’ll refund your deposit in full, no problem. After 4 days, your deposit is non-refundable. (For example, if you make a deposit on Monday, your deposit will be refunded in full by midnight of the Friday, four days later.)

 

We will never rent, sell or share your email address with anyone. I promise.

Only 8 spots in this unique tour are available. Make sure one of them is yours.

Order Now!

Love and Peace,

 

Linda Rivero   

President

Peace Through Travel LLC

P.S. Remember, your $500 deposit holds your reservation for 4 days. Lock in your space now while you check out your personal logistical details. You have nothing to lose!

Got questions? Email me at travel@peacethroughtravel.net...or call me at 703.835.9378.

Don't miss this opportunity to live your dream!

 

 

Peace Through Travel LLC

P.O. Box 8104

Alexandria, VA 22306

Tel: 703.835.9378

Email: travel@peacethroughtravel.net

 

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