Of Musical Note: Tuscany This Summer - 10% Discount
Seeing a place like a local is always a great way to travel. But in Greve, Tuscany, the “locals” we 
know are not just going to show you where to get the best papa al pomodoro.
The locals we introduce you to are Joy and Daniel Ferro. Daniel, of the Julliard School, and internationally known for his work with musicians, formed the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program nearly 20 years ago to enable young artists to perfect their craft in the idyllic setting of Tuscany. Since then, the program has become an integral part of Greve and the couple have created Insider's View of Tuscany, which enables visitors to explore the art and culture, food and wines, and Chianti countryside and villages while
enjoying the musical programs.
This summer, they are offering three one-week-long programs between July 18 and August 8th.
Each one includes 7 nights lodging with breakfasts, 5 lunches with international faculty, singers and guest artists, VIP seating at weekly concerts and receptions in fabulous historic sites, and assistance with your sightseeing itinerary. On top of that, guests can observe all Master Classes, participate in Italian language studies and social activities of the Vocal Program.
Prices start at $1,599. per person, double occupancy. For more details, call (212) 605-0594 or send an e-mail here. Mention FarewellTravels.com and you will get a 10% discount. Can’t go this summer? You can still see the region like a local. Insider’s View of Tuscany customizes epicurean excursions in the Chianti region year round.
Suite Savings at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York - Throughout 2012
Looking for a fabulous anniversary present? Mother's Day or Father's Day gift? How about booking a suite at the 5-star Pierre Hotel in New York City? Throughout 2012, our readers who book a suite (at the best available rate for the first night), get 50% off a second night. And these suites are sweet--
every inch luxurious with ample space designed for total comfort and stunning New York City views.
A Taj Hotel, the super luxurious Pierre is ideally situated, overlooking Central Park on East 61st Street.
You'll also find additional savings, as all Virtuoso amenities apply. These include:
• Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability.
• Daily Continental Breakfast for up to two in-room guests, in Le Caprice
• Welcome amenity in room
• $100.00 Food & Beverage credit, once during stay
• Complimentary WiFi throughout stay
Do note that some black-out dates do apply.
To take advantage of this offer, contact Heather at Classic Travel, 212-404-6730 or write and let her know when she can reach you. Mention FarewellTravels.
Weekend Savings at a Romantic Vermont Inn
Rabbit Hill Inn is no stranger to the pages of FarewellTravels.com. We've written about this fabulous Vermont Inn before (see story here). And one lucky reader won a weekend visit through one of our travel giveaways. But beyond us, the accolades for the inn are outstanding-- Travel+Leisure Magazine named it one of the Top Hotels in the World for 2011; Conde Nas
t Traveler ranked it #8 for Top Small Resort in the US in 2011. And that's just to name a few. Indeed, whenever someone asks us to recommend a romantic New England inn...it's one of the first places we name.
The owners of the inn have put together a great 3-night Luxury Escape package for our readers. We're thinking we wouldn't mind finding an envelope in our stocking with this in it. What's especially nice about this is that it's a weekend package--when most of us can actually get away.
Here's the skinny: Book a Lux
ury suite for Friday & Saturday, add Thursday or Sunday at 50% off. The suites are $335 per night. Rate always includes:
• Luxury accommodations (for 2 people) featuring gas fireplaced sitting area and spa tub for two
• Afternoon tea & pastries daily
• Full gourmet breakfast daily
• Signature Candleglow turndown service nightly
• All gratuities (no tipping necessary)
** Dinner, pub charges, and state tax not included. Dinner and in-room massage is available with advance reservations.
** This offer is available April 27 - June 30th, holiday periods (Memorial Day Weekend) excluded. Does not apply to other room categories.
**Be sure to mention FAREWELL50 when booking reservation. If booking online, use promo code FAREWELL50
You can book rooms online or call 800-76-BUNNY.
3 Nights for the Price of 2 at a Maine Inn
Coastal Maine in the spring? You bet! A great time to dip into the many wonders of the area--BEFORE the summer crowds.
The folks at the historic Captain Lord Mansion In Kennebunkport are offering 3 nights for the price of 2 through the month of April. It's available both midweek and weekends. Rates start at $199 mid-week and $239 weekends.
The inn--which was originally designed by Captain Lord, a wealthy merchant and shipbuilder--is a three-story Federal-style building that dates back to 1812. It has all the hallmarks of a ship carpenter's craft, including a suspended elliptical staircase, blown-glass windows and mahogany doors with brass locks.
Each of its 20 guest rooms has been decorated with period-reproduction wallpaper, exquisite antiques and four-poster and canopy beds. They all have gas fireplaces and private baths. Also on the grounds is a smaller 1807 house with additional guestrooms.
Kennebunkport and its spectacularly scenic coast is right outside the door and made-to-order for leisurely walks and poking around any time of year.
To book, call 1-800-522-3141 and mention FarewellTravels. From experience, we know that this inn (which is just two hours from Boston) fills quickly.
Third Night Free at an Exclusive Connecticut Resort - offer good through April 30th
Here's one anniversary (or birthday or no special occasion) gift you'll both be talking about for years to come. Spend three nights at magnificent Winvian in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, but just pay for two.
So what makes this Connecticut getaway so magnficient? Well...for starts, from the road, it looks like a New England farm 200 years ago. A collection of red and white buildings stands along with a saltbox house on 113 meadowed acres. Enter the grounds, however, and you find yourself in a world that's every inch New Millennium, full of fantasy and sophistication.
The accommodations are not merely places to stay, but mini-destinations in themselves.
Fifteen New England architects contributed to the distinctly different eighteen free-standing cottages here. Constructed of boulders and topped with an undulating slate roof, Stone Cottage (below) offers an upscale Flintstone experience complete with leather curtains. The Treehouse (right) is right out of a ten-year-old boy's dreams, suspended between trees and 35 feet off the ground. Woodland Cottage brings the outdoors inside with living trees, a waterfall over a large stone slab and pedestal sinks made of tree trunks. All the cottages have at least one wood-burning fireplace, a screened porch and large whirlpool tubs with separate steam showers in the bathrooms.
Meals are major conversation pieces here, with Executive Chef Chris Eddy, who holds the Grand Diplome from the French Culinary Institute, at the helm. One can start with breakfast on the Terrace, enjoy light snacks in the Solarium, settle into tasting menus along with carefully selected wines in the Private Dining Room. Everything is fresh and—in season—right out of the inn’s own gardens.
In addition to lounging around your cottage, there’s lots to see nearby including the pristine New England village of Litchfield and the White Memorial Foundation, a 4,000-acre preserve of woodlands, fields and rivers where you can hike or mountain bike. In the winter months, there's snowshoeing and skiing (no need to bring your own equipment). And if you just want to stay put, the glass conservatory on-site spa at Winvian is the ultimate place to relax.
So what are we talking price-wise? The all-inclusive rate starts at $1250 per night and includes all meals, alcohol (minus wine), a fully-stocked wet bar and select activities. Our readers pay for two weekend nights (Friday and Saturday) and get the third one free (though the third evening would be a la carte). Do note that there are some black-out dates and this offer cannot be combined with any other.
Take a look at the site and call to make reservations,860-567-9600. Be sure to mention FarewellTravels.com for the Select Savings.
This offer is good through April 30th.
