Music to a chocolate lovers ears

THIS year will be the 24th edition of Eurochocolate, the annual delicious appointment in the lovely town of Perugia, #Umbria for all lovers of chocolate, professionals in the field and importers.

Tastings, exhibitions, workshops, shows for the 10 days of the duration of this #festival. This year’s event is dedicated to Music and it is inspired by the link between the pleasure of music and the pleasure of chocolate.

On from October 13-22 go to www.eurochocolate.com for more information


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Enjoy the view without the hard work

ENJOY the view without any uphill struggle thanks to #cycling #holiday specialists Cycling for Softies and BSpoke Tours who have introduced the option of e-bikes on all 2017 tours, in addition to two brand new gourmet ‘E-bike Safaris’ in #Tuscany and Umbria.

Treasures of Tuscany & Umbria E-Bike Tour enables cyclists to comfortably explore historic hill top villages and explore the ancient highway of the Roman Empire in to Umbria. A rest day in Assisi provides ample time to wander the cobblestone streets whilst marveling at the medieval architecture.

Tuscany & the Chianti Hills E-Bike Safari, the route winds its way through some of the choicest wine producing lands in Europe. Wine tasting is a must throughout this spectacular journey that takes in hills, lakes and mountains.

The Golden Pass Line tour from BSpoke Tours makes it very manageable, for almost all fitness levels. This ten-day amble from close to Zurich to Lucerne with ease, passing through Alpine pastures, valleys past lakes with perfect mountain views along the way. For those who really want an easy ride, let the train take the strain: the route follows the majestic Golden Pass train route.

Cava to Coastlines in Catalonia tour from Cycling for Softies can soak up the heat of the day in one of Europe’s sunniest spots without breaking a cycle-induced sweat. Starting in the town of birthplace of Salvador Dali, Figueres and heading to Palamos, the tour meanders through medieval villages and past secluded sandy coves - ideal for a spontaneous sea swim.

www.bspoketours.com

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In the footsteps of St Francis

A GUIDEBOOK re-tracing the steps of St Francis of Assisi across #Umbria, #Italy, has been launched by Cicerone Publishing. 

Stretching over 28 days and 340 miles, ‘The Way of St Francis: From Florence to Assisi and Rome’ connects significant places and dusty paths from the life of the saint and makes them available to pilgrims and walkers seeking to follow in his footsteps.

Sandy Brown, from Seattle in the US – an ordained minister and long-distance walker – has re-traced the path of the patron saint of animals and the environment to produce a 288-page guidebook.

The walk gives travellers the opportunity to experience the places where the saint lived, prayed, and worked, as well as venturing into the green heart of Italy.

The guide highlights the region’s lifestyle and focuses on its tranquillity, history, culture, and the hospitality of its people.

Each Umbrian town, says Reverend Brown, on the route has treasures of art, history, culture, tradition, and cuisine waiting to be discovered.

‘I've walked many pilgrim trails in Europe,’ he says, ‘and none are quite as magnificent as the path from Assisi to Rome. 

When I walked this route in 2013, I knew instantly that I wanted other walkers from all over the world to share in the experience of this fascinating trail, so I took pen to paper and wrote the first English copy of The Way of St Francis.’

‘The Way of St Francis: From Florence to Assisi and Rome’, £16.95, is published by Cicerone – a specialist travel publishing house.

www.cicerone.co.uk www.umbriatourism.it

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A little something for 2 in Umbria?

La Stalla (The Stables) converted into a studio apartment for two with a large terrace surrounding the cottage with views down in to the valley.

Discounted rate of €450 for the week Sunday 24th May to Sunday 31st May  
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STILL searching for an Italian villa for a large family or group holiday?

This eight-bedroom house – Chiesa del Carmine – is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in Umbria. 

Comprising an 11th century church with adjoining 18th century farmhouse, and sleeping up to 14 guests. 



It also has a pool, a children’s playground, gardens, terraces … and a 21st century kitchen.

The normal weekly rental is £3,969, but 20 percent discounts can be had for stays between May 30 and June 20.     

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Italian hide-away for large groups

STILL searching for an Italian villa for a large family or group holiday?

This eight-bedroom house – Chiesa del Carmine – is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in Umbria. 

Comprising an 11th century church with adjoining 18th century farmhouse, and sleeping up to 14 guests, it has a pool, a children’s playground, gardens, terraces … and a 21st century kitchen.

Local activities include truffle and wild asparagus hunting – in season – pizza- and pasta-making, a visit to an alpaca farm, and boating on Lake Trasimeno.

The normal weekly rental is £3,969, but 20 percent discounts can be had for stays between May 30 and June 20.

Ryanair has return flights from London Stansted to Perugia from £62 in June, and British Airways has return flights from London Heathrow to Bologna from £116.

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