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If you can split it into two days (Saint Peter’s one day, the Vatican Museums another), even better. You could spend a year here, everyday discovering something amazing. One guide told me that as far as the Vatican Museums, if you spent one minute looking at every piece that was there, you’d be in there for TWELVE years! So you are there for a day–to see the masterpieces that have filled your art history books: Saint Peter’s Square, The Pieta, The Sistine Chapel. Take a deep breath, relax, enjoy. The key: AFTERNOON!!! The tour groups flood V.C. in the mornings. If you get to the Vatican MuseumsRead More →

I was absolutely charmed when I discovered Chelsea Christensen’s blog, All Roads Lead to Pecetto. Chelsea is an American who moved to Italy for love, and she writes about her life in Torino with passion, humor, and gorgeous photos. She also has a online vintage clothing and decor shop on Etsy, Italian Postcards, where you can find such treasures as these beautiful Italian shoes for very reasonable prices! I’m so grateful Chelsea has joined in to share a Golden Day in her beloved city of Torino. Here goes: I love living in Torino. I often find myself walking around the city and wondering, why don’t moreRead More →

Over the past 12 years of hosting Golden Weeks in Italy, I’ve loved having Mothers and Daughters, Aunts and Nieces join in. Along with all the joys and deliciousness of Bell’Italia, when these women come along on Golden Weeks, they experience — Bonding Away from distractions of life back home, surrounded by warm Italian spirit and beauty, Golden Weeks become rich times for deepening family connections. Relaxing It’s so relaxing when details are all taken care of, there’s no stressing over “will it be okay?” and certainly no blaming mother-daughter-aunt-niece for making a travel mistake! Golden Weeks are all about having a fun-loving pro takeRead More →

GOLDEN WEEK IN TUSCANY For Women Only Attention All You Wonderful Women! It’s time to treat yourself to the Beauties and Deliciousness of TuscanyBoutique Hotel in Lovely Lucca / Countryside Cooking Class with Truffle HuntBlissout at San Giuliano Terme Spa / Marvelous Montecatini /Chic Forte dei Marmi on Market Day / Fabulous Artisans Pisa’s Campo dei Miracoli with Tower at Sunset Full Itinerary Today you will transfer on your own to the airport, to catch the overnight flight to Florence, full of joyful anticipation… OR if you’d like to arrive early for Golden Week, pre-hotel nights in Florence or Lucca can be arranged. Benvenuta! You’ll be pickedRead More →

EXTRA GOLDEN DAYS ON THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA: For Women Only October 26-30, 2025 led by Author Susan Van Allen Susan exceeded my expectations! Would love to tour with her (and the ladies) again! -Tina, Colorado Join Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, for dreamy days on a Bay of Naples treasure: the island of Ischia, where travelers are welcomed in warm, southern Italian style. Since the days of the Roman Empire, Ischia has been praised for its mineral-rich thermal springs that make visitors feel marvelous. You will  “take the waters” at our home base—a glamourous hotel/spa—and ventureRead More →

EXTRA GOLDEN DAYS IN THE VENETO: For Women Only SPRING 2026 led by Author Susan Van Allen Susan exceeded my expectations! Would love to tour with her (and the ladies) again! -Tina, Colorado Join Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, for a rejuvenating and beautiful adventure, to discover treasures of the Veneto region. Our base is a glamorous 5-star hotel and spa in Abano Terme, a town beloved for its mineral-rich healing waters since the days of the Roman Empire. There will be plenty of time for soaking and state-of-the-art treatments in the hotel spa to make youRead More →

EXTRA GOLDEN DAYS ON THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA: For Women Only October 27 – 31, 2024 LEARN MORE HERE Day 1: Depart from Sorrento / Welcome to IschiaDay 2: Island Orientation — including Ischia Ponte, Sant’Angelo at Sunset/ Dinner at Family Run WineryDay 3: Discover Exotic La Mortella Gardens / Evening in Folksy ForioDay 4: La Dolce Vita Morning / Farewell Dinner in NapoliDay 5: Arrivederci… This was a fabulous trip with a lovely group of women. The pace was perfect and the tours were amazing. I wouldn’t change a thing and would highly recommend any of the Golden Weeks with Susan – she thinks ofRead More →

GOLDEN WEEK IN TUSCANY: For Women Only September 15-22, 2024 Susan made this trip First Class!…Can’t wait to do it again.–Sarah, New Mexico Based in the lovely town of Lucca, highlights of this Golden Week include — Countryside Cooking Class— Spa Time in San Giuliano Terme— Chic Forte dei Marmi on Market Day— Visit a sculptor’s workshop in Pietrasanta— Discover Pistoia, aka “Little Florence”— Belle Epoque Wonders of Montecatini Terme— Pisa’s Leaning Tower and Campo dei Miracoli at Sunset— Evening Puccini concert in Lucca— Tuscany at Harvest Time…Fabulous Food and Wine all along the way! Details here! Say YES to this Adventure! In Collaboration with PERILLORead More →

EXTRA GOLDEN DAYS IN THE VENETO: For Women Only JUNE 2-7, 2024 Susan exceeded my expectations! Would love to tour with her (and the ladies) again! -Tina, Colorado Based in the Spa Town of Abano Terme, we’ll venture off to discover beauties of the Veneto: Padua, Vicenza, and Verona… Details Coming Soon! Read All Toasts To Golden WeeksRead More →

PREMIUM GOLDEN WEEK IN UMBRIA AND ROME: For Women Only SPRING 2025 led by Author Susan Van Allen Susan Van Allen infuses her tours with enthusiasm, engagement and enchantment! She is exceptional in her knowledge of the area we visited and ensured we felt both part of a group yet individually independent. We had the trip of a lifetime… -Christina, Massachusetts Join Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, for an inspiring Premium Golden Week in two beautiful locations, Umbria and Rome. You’ll have an insider’s experience —meeting my friends—from chefs to truffle hunters to weavers and artisans whoRead More →