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Don't miss your chance to experience the Pearl of Southern Italy!

Catania lies cradled amidst the splendid greenery of its surroundings, yet at the same time opens out to the sea, welcoming us with its grand piazzas, wide roads, and architecture in lava rock. The city is full of attractions, offering historic and artistic wonders for everyone. Situated on Sicily’s east coast, Catania has been buried under lava from Mount Etna seven times and rose each time like a phoenix from the ashes. This, coupled with the Sicilian melting-pot of cultures from Greek, Roman and Byzantine occupation in ancient times to French and Spanish rule during the Renaissance, makes the city a fascinating destination. Sicily’s first university opened here in 1434.

DIMORA DI SICILIA is located in the central Via Etnea, near the Cathedral Square. Its warm atmosphere offers a unique combination of historical significance and modern comfort. The owner, Daria Laurentini, is also the architect who restored the entire building of the 18th century.

You will experience a magical atmosphere. Although the careful restoration has recovered all traces of the past, the apartment is equipped with modern comforts.

You Trip for Two Includes:

1) Round Trip Airfare* for 2. Travel from anywhere in the Continental US to Sicily. (*Travel class dependent on route and availability.)

2) A Five Night Stay at Hotel Dimora di Sicilia in a Double Room

3) Italian Breakfast every morning 

4) Concierge Services for planned excursions 

5) An Italian cooking class for 2

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the extraordinary richness of Sicilian cuisine!

Here's a special letter from architect Daria Laurentini:

Dear Drama League Friend,

Close to the beautiful Teatro Massimo Bellini, a careful restoration has woven a creative link between past ages.

The idea stems from the desire to offer a new type of hospitality. A small village situated in the two upper floors of the historic building which consists of several apartments. Each with their own distinctive character.

Ancient techniques and decorative painting come to life in vibrant colors; deep blue, golden yellow, ocher, burnt sienna/earth.The apartments, each differently furnished and decorated, kept the taste and warmth of our traditional homes in Sicily.

Look at Sicily in the most intimate aspects and details through the eyes and experience of those who profoundly want to show its heart. A hear made out of great generosity and the capacity to relate.

Yours sincerely,

Architect Daria Laurentini

FOR ANY INFORMATION ON DIMORA DI SICILIA, VISIT http://www.dimoradisicilia.it/

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Courtesy of Daria Laurentini

PLEASE NOTE:

- Trip not valid for the following dates: December 20, 2015 - January 7, 2016; January 31 - February 8; March 17 to March 29; August 1 - August 31; November 1 - November 30.

- Winner must give 4 weeks notice prior to claiming prize

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