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Select Italy: Press Releases
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Twilight Tuscan Tour
New York, February 17, 2010 - Say what you will about vampires, but the ones whose tastes run to things Italian are arguably the most fascinating ? and to see why firsthand, Select Italy invites travelers to sink their teeth into the ultimate Twilight experience: the Twilight Tuscany tour. The Twilight Saga: New Moon and best-selling novel by Stephanie Meyer on which the hit movie is based comes to life (and afterlife) in a dynamic new vacation package for independent travelers that uncovers the enigmatic Tuscan settings of both book and film.
Date: 02/17/10 --
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whaiwhai Tour Books
New York, Jan. 29, 2010 - Already acclaimed in Italy, the intriguing whaiwhai series of interactive Game Tour books are now on sale through Select Italy and its Website, SelectItaly.com. Whaiwhai presents a captivating full-immersion touring experience unlike any other: Using the whaiwhai book and the texting feature (SMS) of a cell phone, users receive clues and send answers that propel them across the city ? Venice, Florence, Verona and Rome ? from location to location, tracing and uncovering its most secret history.
Date: 01/28/10 --
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Mystery & Fire
New York, Jan. 21, 2010 - What better way to embrace winter than with a defiant nod to spring? With its new nine-day "Mystery & Fire: Taormina and the Aeolian Islands" tour package, Select Italy does just that and more. By bringing its already legendary Italian travel expertise to the most storied Sicilian shore and the Mediterranean's relatively obscure but arguably most pristine archipelago, Select Italy opens a new door to an unforgettable journey for travelers ready to upgrade from the tried-and-true to something sparkling blue and refreshingly new.
Date: 01/21/10 --
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Select Italy Food Store at http://food.selectitaly.com
New York, Dec. 17, 2009 ? Just in time for holiday shoppers seeking the perfectly delicious Italian gift, Select Italy announces the launch of an online specialty Italian gourmet store at food.selectitaly.com. Now, from peppery Pecorino Pepato to tangy Il Perraccio Extra Virgin Olive Oil and dozens of choice cured meats, quality pastas and unique sweets in between, the Select Italy Food Store makes it a breeze to bring the best of Italy right to your door. And for holiday orders over $85, customers will also receive free delivery and a complimentary year?s subscription to La Cucina Italiana magazine.
Date: 12/17/09 --
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Six New Wine Tastings in Rome
New York, Dec. 3 - When in Rome, drink as the Romans do: with the very best Italian wines in the most spectacular of settings. Select Italy's new series of six private wine tastings lets travelers revel in the goodness of the grape amidst the chic backdrop of one of the Eternal City's most sumptuous wine bars. Designed to appeal to discerning oenophile and budding wine lover alike, these carefully curated luxury tasting experiences each include a guided degustation of three different but regionally linked wines paired with a range of fresh and inventive antipasti. The exceptional venue is a grand enoteca (Italian wine bar) situated on the ground floor of a restored 16th-century palazzo, replete with recently discovered Roman ruins in the extensive wine cellars.
Date: 12/02/09 --
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New on Select Italy's Menu
New York, Nov. 16, 2009 - Ready for some hearty, authentic flavors of Italy - Select Italy announces its new line-up of specialty cooking classes in Florence, Venice and Rome, and they're sure to leave no traveling foodie hungry. The Taste of Italy Specialty Experiences each focus on an essential component of Italian cuisine, such as homemade pasta, seafood, real Roman pizza and gelato. The new offerings include Pizza Romana and La Dolce Vita in Rome, Pasta Fiorentina in Florence and, in Venice, Seafood in the Serenissima.
Date: 11/17/09 --
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Travel & Leisure A List 2009
New York, October 2009 ? For the eighth consecutive year Andrea Sertoli, President of Select Italy, has made Travel & Leisure magazine's A-List of top travel agents. The prestigious list, published in the October 2009 issue of T+L, is compiled and released after a comprehensive evaluation of thousands of travel agents, with this year?s A-List status being conferred on only 129 of "the best in the business."
Date: 10/15/09 --
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Mardi Gras' Big Brother - Venice Carnevale package
Venice's Carnevale is an event not to be missed and travelers shouldn’t wait to experience this unique festival. This year Select Italy is offering multiple night Vacation Packages to attend Venice’s extravagant pre-lent fête with customizable packages for any number of days beginning January 25th and ending on Mardi Gras, February 5th.
Date: 11/18/07 --
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New Honeymoons and Weddings Desk at Select Italy
Italy is the world's top honeymoon destination and Select Italy has been at the forefront of travel to Italy’s most evocative and romantic locations for ten years. Now we've devoted our considerable resources to have a special service just for honeymooners to plan the perfect trip.
Date: 11/16/07 --
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All Aboard Select Italy's "Wine Train Adventure" in Southern Tuscany
Test text. Welcome to the Select Italy Press Room Archive. Here you can find past and present press releases, bylined articles and white papers. For your convenience, each release has a link to a downloadable PDF version. More information regarding Select Italy is obtainable from the media kit. For press inquiries, interview or to discuss story ideas, please contact the Director of Public Relations.
Date: 08/30/07 --
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