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"I have seldom seen a city so lovely 
at first sight as Florence" -- Percy Shelley

 


"Florence", oil on panel, 2004

'Gusto'
As in pleasure, zeal, enthusiasm--and, in Italian, good taste--defines everything we do.  
We choose our hotels carefully for their decor and ambience. Our cooking lessons are given 
by the top chefs in the area. And our day trips are to the most charming and intriguing towns in Italy.

Come spend a magical week laughing, eating, learning and relaxing with future old friends.

 


Former participants with Italian Gusto have said...

"Deborah and Josianne make a wonderful team, both are warm and personable."   
LB, Baltimore, Maryland  

"The tour of Tuscany was excellent and well run. Josianne and Deborah were more
like old friends instead of tour directors."
F.H., Baltimore, Maryland

"Excellent choice of restaurants and menus. Everything was great, a fun and relaxing trip."  
G.T., Charleston, South Carolina

"I liked the combination of excursions and cooking--great idea!  Josianne and Deborah,
you did an outstanding job, very professional and we had nothing to worry about 
 -- you really spoiled us.
M.D., Baltimore, Maryland

"Best of all was how well-organized Josianne and Deborah made our whole experience
of Italy.  I loved the hotel, all the wonderful dinners, the art, and the wine."  
J.C., Louisville, Kentucky

"What a fabulous tour of Tuscany. When can I sign up again?" 
P.P., Lausanne, Switzerland

"An outstanding job...a perfect balance of pleasure, learning and relaxation."
S&TG, Baltimore, Maryland

"We'll go anywhere  with Italian Gusto!"  
B&CW, New York, New York

All paintings on this site are 
by Deborah Patterson. 

For more art, visit 
www.deborahpatterson.com

"Lucca", oil on panel, 2004

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