Meals "On Your Own"

Just wanted to post a special note about this terminology. When we planned the trip, SPI wanted to make sure we all lived our days comfortably on this trip. Very few trips assure two meals a day on the itinerary, and I am SO appreciative that SPI has worked this into our itinerary! However, every day, you get one meal, either lunch or dinner, "On Your Own," which gives you the opportunity to check out the cuisine of the many regions we visit!

"On your own" doesn't mean that you have to hunt out food without advice, though! As we journey together, I will give you advice on locations and local specialties before we split for our "on your own" meals (and, of course, you can always follow me to wherever I choose to eat!). We are so fortunate to visit so many different regions of Italy, which all have their own personalities within their cuisine, and I want you to enjoy and appreciate this great variety in such a short time!

The great benefit to once-a-day option is to give you time on your own - you can choose a grab-and-go specialty and check out another nearby site (especially for days like Florence and Assisi), or you can choose to splurge on a lengthy sit-down meal.

Either way, I look forward to never leaving you feeling like you're "on your own" during this trip!

a piu tardi,

Laura