
Under The Tuscan Sun
Cortona, Italy
7 Nights ... April 6-13, 2027
€8,950 euro (excluding flights)
Petra Kolber - Never Too Late!
Join Petra Kolber on this exceptional adventure in Tuscany.
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10 Women are Welcome
Under The Tuscan Sun...
Under The Tuscan Sun is an exceptional book that was turned into a beloved film. The story represents freedom, change, a new chapter in life, foreign exploration, and a leap of faith. Although it is a work of fiction, the author Frances Mayes based it upon her own experience of traveling to Cortona, Italy, buying a beautiful villa, and fixing it up. She still lives in that Villa Bramasole today! The movie itself was filmed in a different villa, as the story required a property that was in need of serious repair. They found the perfect place just 2 kilometers away in the same village, and this became the "Bramasole" that you see in the movie. This Bramasole was purchased by an American woman after the movie was released, and she became the driving force behind the exceptional renovation we see today. Incredible frescoes and other original artifacts were revealed, and the entire space, including 3 separate buildings, was transformed into a precious display of comfort and luxury. This is where you will sleep for 7 sweet nights ... in the very Bramasole you see in the movie.​
Tuscany is at it's most delicious in Spring when local markets are teeming with freshly foraged ingredients, and the landscape is sumptuously blooming with iris, wisteria, baby pomegranates, walnuts, tiny olives and grapes, and the fuzzy young quince. The weather is also very pleasant for daily explorations in nature and nightly meals al fresco.
Villages You Will Explore...
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Cortona
Montepulciano
Pienza
Montalcino
Anghiari
Arezzo
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This Getaway Is For You If...
You think it would be dreamy to sleep in the villa from the movie "Under The Tuscan Sun" and to imagine you live in Italy. Having a private, ensuite room to yourself is a must (we don't offer shares). You prefer a more local experience. The desire to embrace freedom and change resonates with you. Historic walks through the past awaken your curiosity. You love dining al fresco and you're enamoured by actual frescoes. Visiting local shops to taste everything in season rocks your socks. Temperatures in the 70's (22 celcius) are your comfort zone. You adore nature. You prefer to mingle with locals and immerse yourself in their way of life. Visiting medieval villages is irresistible to you. And travelling with an intimate group of like-minded women, with more time on foot and less in a vehicle is your jam. There will be a good amount of walking, so comfortable shoes and an appropriate level of fitness is required. Tuscany is full of hill towns, so think 10,000-15,000 steps per day with steep hills, stone stairs, and beautiful cobblestones.
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10 Women are Welcome​

Your Host...
How often is it that you go on holiday with the founder of your chosen tribe? Petra Kolber ... author, speaker, mind and body wellness expert ... will be there to experience every moment with you. Join us as we enjoy each other’s company, share our stories, forge new friendships, and have an insane amount of fun to boot.
Itinerary...
Day 1, Tuesday - April 6 - Bramasole
Total Driving Time: 90 minutes from Florence Airport
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Under The Tuscan Sun...
Arrive to Florence Airport, meet your driver, and check in to the actual Bramasole villa from the movie Under The Tuscan Sun. We have private use of the entire property, with expansive gardens, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a bocce ball court. For your pleasure, there is a private chef and daily cleaning staff. Chef Francesco will surprise you with the most incredible selection of local foods ... picked from the garden and sourced from local farms. Our welcome dinner is under the stars.
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Day 2, Wednesday - April 7 - Cortona
Total Driving Time: 10 minutes
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Guided Tour, Hats, Jewelry...
Morning stretch, coffee and breakfast. After lunch we visit our village of Cortona, a medieval hilltop town whose soaring position offers 360° views of the incredible Val di Chiana. Spend the day surrounded by beanstalk-like cyprus trees, sunflower fields, and the most intriguing history and architecture. An ancient tour with Valeria teaches us about the Etruscan civilization that founded this walled town. Discover the stories, art-filled spaces, palaces, churches, and monuments. Just before dinner, we embark on a fashion reconnaissance. It begins with choosing a hat for our "Hat Party" ... this is our gift to you. All of the hats in this shop are made by women, and fun fact ... Lady Gaga has one! Next is a private tour of the most stunning jewelry showroom, in one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings of Cortona. In this ancient space, glasses of Cava are laced with flakes of silver, and the owners tell their story. Dinner is served at the famous La Loggetta Restaurant.
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Day 3, Thursday - April 8 - Pienza / Montalcino
Total Driving Time: 2:30 hours​
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Romantic Village, Women Owned Winery...
Morning stretch, coffee and breakfast. Today's journey begins with a walk around the romantic city of Pienza, with street names such as Via dell'Amore and Via Del Bacio. Considered a Renaissance Utopia, Pienza will enchant you with its charming stone architecture, narrow cobblestone lanes, and panoramas of picture-perfect landscapes. We then arrive to a hilltop village, crowned by the Rocca which was erected by the Sienese in 1361. Montalcino is a medieval, walled village that has its centre in Piazza del Popolo, overlooking the Palazzo dei Priori with the high tower and the portico and the Gothic loggia. The town itself is surrounded by olive groves and rolling hills of grapes. The views are spectacular! After a bit of exploration, we taste one of the most famous wines in the world ... Brunello di Montalcino. The woman-owned winery we have selected is where lunch is served. Dinner with our private chef is back at Bramasole.​
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Day 4, Friday - April 9 - Cortona
Total Driving Time: 20 minutes
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Cooking Class with Silvia...
Morning stretch, coffee and breakfast. Today, lunch is a magical cooking class with Michelin Chef Silvia Baracchi. Silvia is the head chef of a gorgeous restaurant located inside the luxury hotel, Il Falconiere. Every day she brings to the table the wonderful zero-kilometer products of Tuscany. Silvia believes that for the best tasting meals, cooking should be done using only those ingredients that are in season. So let's see what she prepares for us. In the late afternoon we head back to our villa where massage services are available. In the evening, we head out to a beautiful dinner in the village.
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Day 5, Saturday - April 10 - Arezzo / Anghiari
Total Driving Time: 2:00 hours
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Two Ancient Villages...
Morning stretch, coffee and breakfast. Our first stop today is in Arezzo, the biggest city nearest to Cortona and one of the 3 largest in Tuscany. Valeria will show us Piazza Grande, The Cathedral, the green park of Il Prato, Il Corso with it's many stores, the Parish Church of the 13th Century, and the well preserved medieval walls. There is time for shopping on the main street. Lunch is solo today so that everyone can explore at their own pace. Next stop is Anghiari, rated "one of the most beautiful villages in Italy". Here we walk the ancient streets, then visit the incredible Busatti Linen Factory. The shop was actually opened in 1795, but it wasn't until 1797 when Napolean's army was stationed at the Busatti house in Anghiari, that they began making blankets, uniforms and clothing for the soldiers. The official weaving mill is recorded to have begun in 1842. Their high quality, organic linens can be found in the bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms of our Bramasole villa. You are welcome to place a custom order to be shipped to your home. Dinner is back at our Bramasole villa.
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Day 6, Sunday - April 11 - Le Celle / Montepulciano
Total Driving Time: 90 minutes​
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Wondrous Hike, Spa Experience, Underground Winery...
Morning stretch, coffee and breakfast. The day begins with a 5km hike to see Le Celle - the hermitage of Saint Francis of Assisi, a place of immense spirituality. Landscape views reminiscent of an ancient nativity scene, complex architecture carved into the rock, and bridges suspended over flowing mountain streams: finding peace of mind here is not a difficult task. Transport then awaits to take us to a beautiful spa experience, where we have exclusive use of the therapeutic pools. Lunch is served back at our villa. In the late afternoon we head to Montepulciano, a village full of history and works of art, surrounded by olive trees and chestnut forests. An escort leads us through secret passages along the monumental path of the fifteenth century "Underground City". Through spectacular brick vaults and tunnels dug into the tuff, we find gigantic oak barrels in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Rosso di Montepulciano reside. Enjoy a tasting of these most exceptional wines with an explanation of their characteristics. There will be time for wandering and popping in and out of local shops before we all meet for a delicious dinner in Montepulciano
Day 7, Monday - April 12 - Celebration
Total Driving Time: 10 minutes​
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Clay Lab, Professional Photos, Hat Party...
Morning stretch, coffee and breakfast. Today is spent enjoying Cortona and Bramasole. A fun pottery class with Prosecco. Pizza lunch by Chef Francesco. Then in the evening, our hat party begins. Wear your festive best along with the new hat you selected in Cortona. We kick off the festivities with an authentic Italian Negroni, a bit of music and dancing, and a professional photographer to capture you living your best life. These photos are our gift to you. All the while, Chef Francesco prepares our final, celebratory dinner. Thank you to Frances Mayes for writing such a beautiful book full of hopes and dreams. It's never too late to move, change, or simply add the most wonderful elements to your life.
Day 11, Wednesday - May 5 - Home Sweet Home
Total Driving Time: 90 minutes to Florence Airport
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Until Next Time...
Bid a reluctant yet grateful farewell to Tuscany. You leave with the most exceptional memories, a Never Too Late outlook on the future, and an all new set of FANTASTIC FRIENDS to boot! Transport to Florence airport will be arranged.​
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Accommodations
We arrive to Villa Bramasole, which dates back to 600 AD. The main house is what was featured in the movie ... a light-yellow home with green shutters and terracotta roof tiles. As soon as you walk through the front door, you recognize the faucet from scenes in the movie. Wander through the living room, expansive dining room, kitchen, and one bedroom on the main floor, before heading upstairs to discover four more bedrooms. The lower level of the house has a speakeasy, movie room, wine cellar, chapel, and massage room. The farmhouse is an adjacent building, which was originally where the farmworkers and animals lived. It now has a spacious main floor with dining and seating areas, plus a large kitchen where your private chef prepares the most delicious meals. Upstairs there are four beautiful bedrooms. The limonaia is the final structure on the property. Originally the citrus conservancy, this final bedroom still has its domed 17th-century fresco ceiling. Perfect for a solo guest who enjoys a more private space.
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Villa Bramasole has a swimming pool, hot tub, open air lounges and dining, an edible garden where we collect ingredients for our farm to table meals, a baci ball court, and there are even paths built by the Medici family that lead to Lake Trasimeno.
Your Hosts...

Laura Cozik
Founder, Team Lipstick
Laura has always been passionate about encouraging women to push their boundaries in order to become powerful. In 2008 she started an all female triathlon team in New York City. Then in 2010, she began curating and hosting travel events. Laura is 58 years old, a group fitness instructor, a nationally ranked ballroom dance champion, a triathlete, an entrepreneur, and she has known Petra for 20+ years! Laura has been published in Cosmopolitan, Competitor, Shape, Triathlete, and New York Magazine for her accomplishments in the fitness and travel industries. Her celebrity clients include Nicole Kidman, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Keith Urban and Soledad O'Brien.
Pricing and Details
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Pricing Per Person - 7 Nights - April 6-13, 2027
This intimate event welcomes just 10 spectacular women.
€8,950 per person - Private room and en-suite bath for 7 nights.
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€2,000 euro deposit due at the time of registration – Payment due in full by December 1, 2026.
Rooms are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. The earlier you book, the more options to choose from.
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Included ​
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7 nights accommodation
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All transportation in Italy​
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All meals except for one lunch (we will be shopping that afternoon)
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Activities...​​
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Blissful morning stretch sessions ​
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Daily "Never Too Late" sessions and strategies with Petra
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Guided village tours - art, history, architecture, culture​
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Cortona
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Arezzo
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Cooking class with female Michelin chef
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Wine tasting at female owned and operated winery
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Linen factory tour
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Jewelry experience
- Spa experience
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Hikes
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Tuscan Clay Lab - pottery class with Prosecco
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Professional photo shoot - you keep the photos
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Hat Party
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2 dedicated hosts to look after you and celebrate with you
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Surprise and delight gifts to brighten your spirit
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Tips and gratuities
Not Included
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Flights
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One lunch
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Alcohol - other than where indicated
Questions and Information
Please contact Laura for more information… laura@mallorcabydesign.com
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Cancellation Policy
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€2,000 penalty if cancelled prior to December 1, 2026
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No refund if cancelled on or after December 1, 2026
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We will assist you in re-selling your spot, but this is not guaranteed. If we manage to re-sell your spot, there is a €500 cancellation fee.
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If payment is not received on time, or if we deem a client may disrupt the experience of others, we reserve the right to refund payment in full, with no penalties, at any time.
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Subject To Change
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All details are subject to change, in order to enhance the client experience
Terms and Conditions
There is some important information to note before we get to the fun part. Please read our terms and conditions below, as it is your responsibility to be entirely aware of our policies and what to expect.
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Physical Ability and Health Requirements
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Our events have a great deal of walking to best explore and enjoy each location. There will be rocky dirt trails, steep hills, stone stairs and ancient cobblestones. It is entirely possible that we may walk 3+ miles per day, spending many hours on our feet. We require all guests to have a base level of fitness that allows them to do that. We will provide plenty of downtime for rest and recovery and you are welcome to skip a day. However, we ask that you be cognizant of the itinerary and all that you will experience prior to registering for our event.
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If you have special health issues, mobility issues, or take medications, we ask that you advise us prior to registering for our event so that we can ensure there are no red flags and that you are a good fit for the planned itinerary. Failure to do so could result in a diminished experience as we may be unable to accommodate your needs.
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Respecting Our Community
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To protect the wonderful community of women who are coming together to share in this exceptional experience, we will avoid all talks of religion and politics. Additionally, tolerance will always reign supreme as we accept and respect the different cultures, opinions and lifestyle choices of others.
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Booking Flights
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Flights should not be booked until we approve your registration and application, and until we officially host our meet and greet on Zoom with your fellow travelers. This is when we discuss the best options.
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Methods of Payment
We accept bank transfers in EURO €. Credit cards will be accepted with a 4% fee added.
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Cancellation Policy
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€2,000 euro penalty if cancelled prior to December 1, 2026.
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No refund if cancelled on or after December 1, 2026.
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We will assist you in re-selling your spot, but this is not guaranteed. If we manage to re-sell your spot, there is a €500 euro cancellation fee.
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If payment is not received on time, or if we deem a client may disrupt the experience of others, we reserve the right to refund payment in full, with no penalties, at any time.
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Application Process
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Our goal is always to ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Because of this, our process is to ask you to be very sure that the itinerary is suited to your preferences. You then RSVP, fill out our application form, pay your deposit, and schedule a one-on-one call so we can get to know you better. This process is not only FUN, it is also designed to ensure that every guest has a spectacular experience.
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Weather
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Spring is so lovely in Tuscany, as wildflowers bloom and temperatures are just perfect, averaging 70-75 during the day (21-24 celcius), and 55-60 in the evenings (13-16 celcius). Global warming may have something to say about this as the years tick by. A light sweater or jacket is recommended for evenings.
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Maximum Group Size
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We are accepting just 10 women for this event.
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Eligible to Attend
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This trip is exclusively for those who request to be added to Petra Kolber's travel list ... women with a brilliant outlook on life, who love to travel and want to meet like-minded as well as diverse women.
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Pack List
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A pack list will be sent to every guest prior to travel. Casual clothing throughout, comfortable walking footwear, swimwear for the pool and spa, and workout gear if participating. The pack list will be much more detailed.
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Room Selection
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All rooms are private with private bathroom, for maximum comfort and a bit of solo time. They are each uniquely beautiful in layout and decor ... reserved on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. The earlier you reserve your spot and pay your deposit, the more choices you’ll have. The selection process begins once full payment has been received by every guest.​
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Room Sharing
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All rooms are solo occupancy with private bathrooms. Some are on the ground floor, some are on the top floor, some have balconies, some have bathtubs, etc., but we do not offer room sharing.
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Mandatory Travel Insurance
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Petra Kolber, LLC requires each guest to purchase full personal travel insurance for the duration of the trip. It's the safest and best way to travel. We will ask for proof of insurance prior to the event and reserve the right to deny any participant who has not obtained this. Any fees paid towards the event will be non-refundable. Below is a list of what will be required...
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→ Trip cancellation
→ Trip delay
→ Trip interruption
→ Baggage delay
→ Baggage loss
→ Medical expenses and emergency evacuation
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Dietary Requirements
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Most requirements are possible, although pure vegan and gluten free may be limited. When booking restaurants, we will be sure to give them a heads up with regard to your preferences.
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Photos and Videos
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One of the most fun aspects of any travel event is the photos and videos taken. We provide a shared folder where everyone can drop and download media. Guests are welcome to post these images on social media. You may not sell or otherwise use any of the images taken by us or our photographers or other guests for commercial purposes. When registering for our event you agree and acknowledge that your image and likeness may be used in future promotional material, both by Petra Kolber, LLC, and our partner companies. We only use the "good ones" where everyone looks great! If you prefer not to be photographed or to appear in any videos, simply let us know.
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Waiver
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Please be prepared to sign a ‘Waiver of Responsibility’ form before you begin your tour. This form is an understanding that all guests need to exercise judgement and care at all times to ensure their own safety and that of their fellow travelers.
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Airport Transfers
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The airport is Florence - Amerigo Vespucci. There are two transfers on arrival day at 3:00pm, one from the airport and one from the city of Florence for those who wish to arrive a few days early to explore the city. There are two transfers on departure day at 6:00am and 10:00am. We will do our best to plan around everyone's schedule. Flights will be discussed during our first meet and greet Zoom call.
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Luggage Limitations
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Each guest is permitted one suitcase and one carry-on bag or backpack. You must be able to transport and carry your own luggage at all times, as there is no guaranteed assistance. This may very well mean up flights of stairs.
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Alcohol and Other Substances
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If you plan to drink, we ask you to do so responsibly. The idea is to enjoy, but not to become inebriated. Drugs and illegal substances will never be tolerated.
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Force Majeure
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In case of a Force Majeure event, we are not responsible for performing our obligations and will not be responsible for any resulting damages. A Force Majeure Event is any circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including without limitation acts of nature, terrorist activities, insurrection, explosion, flood, earthquake, tempest, forceful wind, fire or accident, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, sabotage, civil disturbance, labor strikes, requisition, pandemics, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions, and unforeseen circumstances. If we, and/or our partners or agents, are affected by a Force Majeure Event, we, and/or our partners or agents, may vary or cancel any itinerary or activity without any obligation or liability.
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Disclaimer
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Petra Kolber, LLC and all our representatives, act only in capacity as agents for the guest in all matters connected with travel, sight-seeing journeys and transportation. You agree that we are held free of responsibility for any damage occasioned by any cause. These causes will be laid out more fully in our waiver, which you are required to sign prior to travel. Additionally, we reserve the right to alter our itinerary ​in order to provide the best experience for each and every guest. The bespoke nature of our program means that there may be changes, subtractions and additions as we get closer to departure.
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The Process...
RSVP, fill out the application, pay your deposit, then schedule a private Zoom chat so that we can get to know you, and so that we can strive to meet and exceed your expectations. After that, we invite everyone to a Zoom meet and greet. Solo In Style events are about travel, but we also want to share our stories and forge new friendships with like-minded women.
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