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THE BELLA BUZZ NEWSLETTER

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Contact Us to request back issues of The Bella Buzz listed below

PATIENCE, PLANNING AND PASSPORTS
The time to plan for 2022 travel is now
The Art of Traveling Italy. A Guide to Traveling Fearlessly and Wisely. by Sandy Serio Gregory. Coming soon!
​The 2020/21 Che Bella Book Club - 29 members reading and planning our trip to London and the English Countryside


YOUR TRAVEL INVESTMENT
Che Bella is Solid and Strong!
​We Care About Your Travel Investment
2021 Updated Policies and Procedures


KEEPING THE TRAVEL DREAM ALIVE
Safe-cations
The Art of Traveling in Italy. Sandy's first in a series of travel guidebooks.
The Che Bella Book Club Begins!
The United States Virgin Islands are welcoming tourists.
​

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON 
News from the frontline in Britain
NEW! The Che Bella Online Book Club and 2021 tour to London and the English Countryside
Sandy’s favorite books and movies in and about London and the Countryside
Yummy dishes with funny names from across the pond
 
SPAIN: OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU! 
News from the frontline in Spain
Sandy’s favorite books and movies in and about Spain
Sandy’s favorite tapas recipes

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FRANCE: OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU! 
News from the frontline in France
Sandy’s favorite books and movies in and about France
Le Pique Nique: The art of the perfect French picnic

​ITALY: OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU! 
News from the frontline in Italy
Sandy’s favorite books and movies in and about Italy
Sandy’s favorite Italian recipes
 
TRAVEL STOPS AMIDST THE CORONA VIRUS 
 
SMART TRAVELING 
Travel insurance, your flight cancellation rights
Passport control
European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) screening
Global Entry
An update on Brexit 
An introduction to my favorite Brit ... and "intern": Ruth Bailey.  

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT IRELAND AND SCOTLAND
I love the landscapes.
I love the people.
I love castles. 
I love Edinburgh. 
I love the cuisine. 
 
BELLA ITALIA!
My Heart Belongs to Italy
My Favorite Things 
Stendhal Syndrome
Italian Shoes
Nonna's Neckbone Gravy
 
CROSSING THE RUBICON
Ancient Roman Sights on Che Bella Tours
   Italy
   France
   Spain
   England

IRELAND AND SCOTLAND 
The Buzz: Authentic Ireland and Scotland 2018
Worldview: It's a good time to travel to Ireland and Scotland
Tips and Tricks: Check your credit card: Travel Insurance
Make it With Love: Sticky Toffee Pudding
 
CHE BELLA IS ON THE MOVE 
CAVU: "Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited"  
NEW ITINERARIES: Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Austria, The Majestic Parks of the United States 
TRAILBLAZER TOURS: Got a travel idea? Let's work together!

TRAVELING WITH CHE BELLA 
TRIP REPORTS FROM THIS YEAR'S TOURS AND CONCIERGE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES: Italy, England, France, Greece and Spain

OLD FAVORITES AND NEW FRONTIERS 
Greece
Spain
Ireland and Scotland
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Spanakopita

CONCIERGE TRAVEL SERVICES 
WORLDVIEW: Brexit and Traveling to Britain and Europe 
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Say “Yes!” to Rosé Wines
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Le Pique Nique: The Art of the French Picnic
 

TENACITY: THE ART OF VENICE
Venice oozes history.It is the home of Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto, but to me, tenacity is the art of Venice. This past November, however, the Aqua Alta plunged more than 80 percent of the city under water.
Venice in the morning
The Water and the Light: 
Getting Lost
Venice at night
Let's start with learning

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MINDFUL AND RESPONSIBLE TRAVELING
What exactly is UNESCO?
Mindful and Responsible Traveling

​
THROUGH WOMEN'S EYES
UN Women is a global champion for women and girls, dedicated to promoting gender equality, ending gender-based violence, and advancing women’s empowerment and rights. For the past 22 years, its Gulf Coast Chapter has presented the very best in groundbreaking films by and about women from around the world. Some will inspire. Some will make you laugh. Some will broaden your lens. And this year, a virtual platform means a global audience.
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SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MARRAKECH
2019 kicks off with a busy tour season!
Spain
Portugal
Marrakech
The Camino de Santiago
Make it With Love: Gazpacho

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HOW TO VIEW ART AND MAKE IT FUN
How to Look at a Painting
How to Look at a Sculpture
My Favorite Masterpieces in Italy

​
EVOO
TRAVELING TO ITALY IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA!
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: 
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: EVOO and Pesto
 
LA JOIE DE VIVRE EN FRANCE!
The Buzz Traveling in France
Worldview: French Bread
Make it With Love: Julia Child's French Baguette Recipe

HOLIDAY ISSUE: WISHING YOU WONDERFUL ADVENTURES IN THE COMING YEAR
Sweet holiday recipes from the places we travel
A mix of international holiday music

​TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY 

 
SANDY’S TRAVEL TIPS AND TRICKS
A few things I’ve learned along the way

THE CHE BELLA  BUCKET LIST 
Book Club Tour to England
Peru & Bolivia
Gastronomic Tour Through France
Bordeaux, Barging and Biking
The Great Canyons of the Southwest

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WANDERLUST AND WISDOM
WORLDVIEW: Wanderlust and Wisdom - AFS
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: EVOO and Pesto

​
A CHE BELLA GUEST’S POINT OF VIEW
A NEW POINT OF VIEW Welcome Genie Bachert
WORLDVIEW: Color my world with Andalusia 
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Flight cancellation rights
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: About tapas. Recipe: Patatas Bravas

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THE COLORS OF SPAIN
ANDALUSIA SPAIN: COLORFUL, VIBRANT, ALIVE!
WORLDVIEW: 
The Secret Language of Fans
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Travel Insurance
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Paella

TRAVEL WELL
THE BUZZ: The Bucket List: traveling with the ones you love
WORLDVIEW: Do we stay or do we go?
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: The anatomy of a well-packed suitcase
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Caribbean Rum Cake

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SMART TRAVEL
WORLDVIEW: Passport rules/Registering with the State Department
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: How to take great travel photos
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: A feast for the eyes: Italian stuffed artichokes

THE TASTE OF ITALY
THE BUZZ: Speaking the language of your food
WORLDVIEW: Bologna
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Pasta
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Tagliatelle al Ragu

WELCOME TO THE BELLA BUZZ
THE BUZZ: Wanderlust: Is it in the genes? 
WORLDVIEW: Anegada, British Virgin Islands
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Sun & sleep: How to manage jet lag
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Osso Bucco, veal shank stew

TRAVEL MOMENT OF ZEN
Click on the videos for quick, beautiful snapshots of the places we travel. ​​

California Dreamin'

Peru

​One of my favorite Tuscan Wineries

Eating in Italy

Night Time Fun in Athens

Crete

Scotland: St Andrew's Day

The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone

Faces in Country

Cruising the Caldera in Santorini

The Grand Tetons

New Zealand Fun!

The Virgin Islands

Yellowstone National Park

Paris Architecture

Venetian Gondoliers

Cooking Lessons

Spanish Tapas

Pasta!

Lake Powell

Scotland

Ireland

The Greek Isles

Falconry

Tuscan Landscapes

Tiles of the Alhambra

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