Posts Tagged ‘Small Tour Group’

Holidays in the vineyards

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

The property is located in the heart of the Luberon’s regional Park. Located on the southern foothills of the Luberon, in the town of La Tour d’Aigues, the vineyard enjoys a stunning location. It emerges at 350 m in the middle of  verdant green oaks and scrublands. It includes more than 70 hectares , 28 acres of vines and 8 hectares of olive trees (2800 trees). All these plots are facing south and fully dedicated to vines, trees and scrublands of Provence.

WINE TOURISM AND LIFESTYLE

The white stone path that runs through the plantation of vines and olive trees leads to the seventeenth century country house, all in white and blue clad, in a typical Provençal style. In the shade of  an old plane tree, overhanging the terrace offers a breathtaking view over the valley and the Grand Luberon. Since the arrival of the family Parmentier, the field is dedicated to the tourism development and offers  the art of living in Provence. This approach was born from the desire of the winemaker to share his passion for organic wine and Provence.

Wine tourism Sightseeing: During our stay The Estate offers two walks and they run approximatively (1 h 30 or 40 min) through the estate. This is an invitation to discover its vineyards, its methods of culture and its winery. After the walk, all guests are invited to visit the winery and will be offered a tasting of wines. The Tour will offer a wide range of services on demand: tasting of local produce and olive oil, introduction to wine tasting, vineyard tours, lunches at the  property or picnics in the fields, catered by a local chef.

Luxury Travel Consultant2 invites you  to spend a one week stay at this amazing XVII Estate; for more information go to www.luxurytravelconsultant2.com

if the wine business is the backbone of the vineyard, the Château  offers a good range of local produce . These products are available at the Castle, but also in the shop of the Domaine des Terres Blanches Saint-Remy-de-Provence and Aix en Provence.

Method

At the Castle they practice the  Culture Bio-Active . The method is primarily based on  a very important criteria , the observation of nature, its cycles  & development .It is important to harmonize  the balance between nature,  production’s needs and outlooks. the visits to many vineyards, studying various soils, the multiple encounters with winemakers with different experiences and the countless wine tastings were the preliminary steps and were essential to the creation of our vineyard” , explained the vineyard’s owner.

Harvest at the vineyard

Harvest at the vineyard

Then they enjoyed the immense freedom that is the creation of the vineyard.” Everything was possible and everything was done. All we had to do was work,  test our intuitions and thereby  construct the method of the vineyard”.vins_intro_right

Luberon in Provence

Luberon in Provence

Lake Como.

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Lake Como.

Lake Como.

Lake Como which is also known as Lario, is the third largest in Italy & the deepest ( 1,345 feet). It is shaped like a sprawling upside -down Y, with the arms of Locco, Como & Colico. The como shore is the most developed , with numerous restaurants and hotels, as well as a scenic road that follows the ancient Strada Regina, lined with elegant villas & aristocratic gardens. While visiting Como, have a drink at Villa D’Este, worth the stop. Villa D’Este was built by the Pellegrino Tibaldi in 1570 for the Gallio family, it became a luxury hotel in 1873, frequented by princes & actors.

Day Trips.

Let’s set the record straight, Lake Como was handsome before George Clooney moved there. This beautiful peninsula reaches out to greet visitors as they drift past on boats and it is impossible not to get smitten by Bellagio’s inviting waters, rugged, zigzaging streets, red roofed buildings, lush cypress groves & gardens. You can get close & personal with the entire town in an hour or two. you can wander for a while & then have a lunch or a latte at a lakeside  coffee shop or just hop a boat back to Como. Bellagio, has two splendid villas to explore, Villa Serbelloni & Villa Melzi with its beautiful gardens.It is 75 kms north of Milan.

Bergamo, is located in the Alpine foothills & is breathtaking. It is 58 kms east of Milan. The Piazza Vecchia, is a majestic medieval square & the ideal location some buttery biscotti that melts on your tongue.

Must see , Verona.

The city is an architectural aphrodisiac with fairy- tale Palazzo of striped brick and marble & secretive streets. Another legend that Romeo & Juliet lived here, visit the Casa di Gulietta, site  of countless pledges of undying love – some of them sincere. ( 161 kms east of Milan).

Special Offer from Luxury Travel Consultant2.

Win 2 free stays at Villa Larienella when you & a guest gather a group of 12 guests ( 6 each)

The Tour Departure Dates:

November 20 – November 27, 2010

8 days/ 7 nights

14 guests $ 2,800 pp

The Tour package includes

Villa Accommodations ( Double occupancy)

Drivers ( mini buses), Transfers & Touring the region

Private chef ( All meals included) as well as Thanksgiving meal, ( 3 Bottles of wine included for dinner)

( Air Fare not included)

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Old villa in Verona with balcony.

Old villa in Verona with balcony.

Lake Como, Bellagio, Verona.

Lake Como, Bellagio, Verona.

Garden on Lake Como.

Garden on Lake Como.

Amazingly beautiful Lake Como.

Amazingly beautiful Lake Como.

Lake Como, a sprawling upside-down Y

Lake Como, a sprawling upside-down Y

Beautiful Villa , Lake Como.

Beautiful Villa , Lake Como.

Hello Everyone.

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Welcome to Luxury Travel Consultant2  blog.

Anne Suire, owner of Luxury Travel Consultant2

Anne Suire, owner of Luxury Travel Consultant2