100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go by Susan Van Allen
Today is the last Monday in August, which means our last book giveaway associated with the Gita Italiana 2010 — but I couldn’t possibly only give away just *one* book.
Remember when Susan Van Allen was here a while back telling us why women love Italy so much? Well today it’s my turn to tell you a little more about her book, 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, and give you yet another chance to win Susan’s book as well as three other titles from Travelers’ Tales.
We’ll get back to the contest in a bit, but first let me tell you what a treasure 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go would be in your library, virtual library, or even in your life via iPhone app.
Check it out on Amazon!
Whether you want to find a cooking course, spa, religious retreat, great beach, or just some fabulous shopping, Susan has it covered –in every corner of the Bel Paese. When I first received this book, I thought it would be something I’d flip through every now and again when the mood struck; instead I found myself reading chapters straight through, imagining myself visiting all of the wonderful places Susan describes so well.
The tone is friendly and the advice sincere, so you really do feel like you have a knowledgeable girlfriend by your side with the inside scoop on where you should go on your next Italian vacation. I probably don’t need to tell you this book would make a *fabulous* gift for your favorite Italophile who also happens to be a lady, either.
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For more from Susan on 100 Places, be sure to check out her interview on the Eye on Italy podcast, which I co-host.
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Would love to get my hands on these books, as am travelling to Italy in October and staying for 3 months, already have a short list of “must see” places, but 100 more would certainly help me spend each and every day in a truly positive way, and make sure I don’t waste a moment of my dream holiday. Ciao Kazbell.
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Have also left comment on Facebook page. Ciao
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I am spinning from all these great comments! Wishing all of you who are heading to Italy Happy Travels and that the rest of you will be packing up your suitcases soon!
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Enjoy your blog and the book info. Just purchased “Palermo” which I learned about from your posting. Thanks for the info.
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I just spent two weeks in Italy and can’t wait to return! I have Susan’s first book and would love to have her latest.
Thanks.
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My husband & I are heading to Italy for a 2 week escorted tour in mid-October, hoping it won’t be our last time there.
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Very interesting! good luck everybody
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Thanks for this reminder, I have been wanting to pick up a copy of this book for a while now!
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I also “liked” the facebook page, thanks for the link!
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Yay Italy! I’m happy just thinking about reading these. Think I’ll go out and look for them at the book store!
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Having lived in Italy and made more than 33 trips there I discovered alot about romance and adventure Italian-style. One of the places that every woman should discover in Italy is Lago di Como. Surrounded by amazing snow-capped pre-Alp mountains, magnificent villas with gorgeous gardens, the towns of Cernobbio, Bellaggio, and Como to name a few, Lago di Como a traveler’s delight. Interesting shops, wonderful cuisine, fascinating views, and a very seductive charm displayed by its many inhabitants.
Ciao a tutti.
Linda Harris
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Having immigrant parents from the sicilian town of Vittoria, Province of Ragusa I feel such a strong pull towards anything Italian, especially Sicilian. My parents lived in the US for 50 somewhat years but their heart remained in Italy. My dad was so nostalgic he cried everytime the Italian national anthem played. Winning one of these books would just be an awesome thing.
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Enjoyed the facebook page. Forza Italia!!!
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I’ve been to Italy 3 times and can’t get enough of it. I met my relatives in Abruzzo and I’m hoping they’ll come to America to meet the rest of their American relatives. I’d love to read the book!
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Of course I would love this book – I’m a woman who loves Italy and I don’t want to miss out on any of those 100 places. Thank you for the Gita Italiana; I have enjoyed every story!
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Oh how you’ve made me dream. Your life is envied, and I’d like to think there’s still time in mine to create such a glorious existence. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!
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These books sounds so interesting.
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These books sound fabulous, I’m a greater lover of the Puglia region esp. Salento; we travel there by train from the UK – good luck with the website; makes great reading.
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I love reading but most of all I love Italy – the countryside, the history, the culture and the people. Oh yes, and the food. It’s one of the rare places you can eat vegetarian in restaurants and not feel like you’ve got some wierd disease.
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I would LOVE a copy of this book (or the other ones!) Thanks for sharing them
And now…over to Facebook I go…
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I just “like”d the facebook page…
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This is a very interesting concept. I’d like to read more. Please enter my name.
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Hi, I live here in Italy and do lots of travelling around on my own … but after four years here, I need some inspiration … and this book looks like the perfect travel companion!
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Please enter my name in your giveaway.
Thanks,
ginda
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My sister and I have been fantasizing about taking a trip together, just the two of us, and Italy has always been at the top of our list. This book would be the perfect read for us! Grazie!
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It is my dream to return to Italy one day and design my own agenda. This books sounds like a must have. Pick me please.
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I liked the FB page too !
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Pick me, pick me!
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would love to win this… i’ll now post on fb
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I hope I win!
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Piggie that I am (having won a giveaway awhile back) I am back for more. Well, why not, eh? Count me in, M.
xo
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Italy is one of the most transforming countries. From the food to the scenery, it’s an awakening in progress. Oh, I long to return to its spell!
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I like them on FB-thanks M.
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I’d love to read this book, so maybe I’ll win it! Love Italy, and always have a plan to return after each trip!
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I officially “like” your blog – used a different email than my usual one, but it’s still me! Will follow you whether I get the book or not.
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Please enter me in the drawing
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It’s been wonderful to read all your comments–Thanks so much for joining in on the contest–and Grazie Mille to you Michelle for your site that captures our hearts with all your terrific enthusiasm!
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