Did you know...Sabatino Truffles unearthed the world’s largest truffle on record in 2014. Found in central Italy, the massive truffle weighed an impressive 4.16 pounds! The white truffle is an especially rare find and is only available for a few months of the year. It can cost up to three times more than its black truffle counterpart. White truffles are mostly found in Piemonte, Le Marche, Umbria and Abruzzo and specially trained truffle-sniffing dogs called Lagotto Romagnolo are used during the months of October, November, and December to hunt out this highly sought after delicacy. The most expensive food in the world! Welcome to the Newsletter from Merrion Charles Private Travel Consultancy, providing the most recent and exciting information regarding hotels, villas and much more. Merrion provides a bespoke and professional service for holidays in Italy and further afield. Nothing is too much trouble. As the number 1 expert for Italy, Merrion provides the very best concierge service available. New additions to Merrion’s portfolio include: I Conti di San Bonifacio, MaremmaThis simply divine property is ideal for a long weekend, a honeymoon or taken as an exclusive private villa. Guests cannot fail to be struck by this enchanting property and the exceptional staff. Cotogneto, Val d’OrciaHome from home, Cotogneto is the perfect retreat from the stress of modern day life. Great for families or a bunch of friends with its outstanding 360 degree views and spacious rooms. Thinking about 2018?It may seem early but in order to secure the very best villas one does always need to think ahead. For those of you seeking a larger villa for the extended family, don’t leave it too late, as those rare larger luxury villas are already getting booked up. And for anyone wishing to organise their wedding or honeymoon then Merrion is full of original and exciting ideas! Please do just drop us an email or give us a call… we would LOVE to hear from you! Testimonial time again for Merrion:“Our recent trip to Italy would not have been as perfect without the expertise of our private travel consultant, Merrion Charles. Merrion paid attention to every detail and listened to what was important to us. Her recommendations were absolutely fantastic. She orchestrated our itinerary from Milan to Florence to Rome. Our rental car was waiting for us steps from baggage claim at the Milan-Malpensa airport where we were met by Lorenzo. He even kindly helped us set up the GPS! Later on during our trip he met up with us at the train station in Florence so as to make the car return as easy as possible as we caught our train to Rome. Merrion advised us to break up the drive from Milan to Florence with a stop over in a charming coastal town, Camogli. We lunched at a wonderful restaurant in Portovenere at her suggestion and then drove on to Florence. We were looking for an authentic experience and places not overrun with tourists and Merrion’s recommendations exceeded our expectations. In Camogli, we stayed in a charming family-run hotel overlooking the Mediterranean, Cenobio dei Dogi. The staff was as lovely as the surroundings. We then stayed at a beautiful villa in Florence, Villa Il Sogno. The villa is stunning with a breathtaking infinity pool that overlooks the landscape of Tuscany. It was located in the heart of the countryside but still only a 25 minute drive to the center of Florence. Merrion’s recommendation of The Inn at The Roman Forum was perfect. We were incredibly situated but this intimate hotel was nestled within a charming neighborhood which was secluded and quiet without car or street traffic. The staff was caring, attentive, and gracious. The private guide that Merrion arranged for us in Rome was delightful and knowledgeable with insightful anecdotes. We had planned on 7 hours with Marco but extended it to 9! Exactly how Merrion was able to secure our hotel reservations at peak season with very little advanced planning on our part is still a mystery to us. There is no doubt that Merrion can accomplish the impossible and anything that her clients ask of her—all in a gracious and warm and engaging manor. Simply put, “there will be no returning to Italy without Merrion!” Lyris Schonholz & family from New York – June 2017 Contact Merrion for the very best advice NOW for your magical luxury tailor made retreat to Italy – you will not be disappointed.Nothing is too much trouble.For more information please contact Merrion on:
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