BACK IN THE U.S.A.

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Mel
JFK — Not quite home yet, but oh how sweet it is to be back in more familiar surroundings! Two more connections, and I will feel the more familiar salty scent of the grand Pacific. It has been quite the month-long adventure–composed of unforgettable memories, as well as challenges that at times left me sleepless in Italy–But all in all, I can’t wait to get started on post production–that is after I do some family bonding! I so miss being with my family! Thank you for all your love and support. See you very very soon.

Gotta run…my flight is departing.

I LOVE THE USA!

Escapeseeker

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LOOKING BACK AT OUR TUSCAN EXPERIENCE…

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Mel

Lisa (“Nanda” as she is also known to friends and family) and Roberto Polito
welcome our ESCAPESEEKER team to their Tuscan estate in Bolgheri.

Mouth-watering, deliciously sweet grapes from the
Politos own vineyard. I couldn’t stop eating them!
By the way, my pretty purple hat is compliments of
Nanda. I love it. Thank you very much Nanda.

Luca Magni, the Politos eldest son, takes me on a tour
of their estate, sharing wonderful stories of his youth…
carefree time spent frolicking on the grounds of their
beautiful Tuscan surroundings.

Mr. Polito meticulously designed and supervised the
cultivation of every inch of his estate’s landscape, often
doing the work himself. Mr. Polito shared that when he
purchased the land, that it definitely did not look like it
does today, a true Tuscan oasis resulting from three decades
of tender loving care.

The interior/exterior is designed and tailored
for family gatherings full of unique furniture
and art work…or furniture that looks like a piece of
art, much of which was found during their many travels.
No need to explain how much Gabes loved this
comfortable patio chair.


Nanda, Roberto and Luca took us to the charming village
of BOLGHERI where they treated us to an absolutely
delicious lunch composed of Tuscan delicacies, including
a wine produced from their grapes…yes, from the same
vineyard I had been ‘snacking’ from earlier! Roy will be
happy to know that the Politos sent me home with a special
bottle just for his enjoyment. Their gracious hospitality and
generosity is beyond description! Our ESCAPESEEKER team
has been richly blessed by this special La Dolce Vita filming
assignment.

September 12, 2008

TUSCANY – It is with great reluctance that our ESCAPESEEKER team leaves this visually stunning region of Italy. But we depart this morning with genuine heartfelt joy and gratitude for the “once in a lifetime experiences” (as our DP, Marty Metcalf calls them) we have shared –much of which has been captured and immortalized on digital cinematography.

There are times when it is fitting to borrow the writings of another author who have walked the path you’ve walked, and with their own power of the pen, composed so eloquently the essence of your own experience and sentiments–this is one of those occasions. What more can I possibly add to this excerpt from the biography of Michelangelo, The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone, wherein he describes TUSCANY–the Tuscany we, too, have come to know and embrace…I shall never lose my child-like enthusiasm for this country endowed with so much beauty…and populated with people of such passion and grace. On behalf of our entire ESCAPESEEKER team, Thank you Roberto, Lisa, and Luca for sharing your time with us and giving us an insider’s look at your own TUSCAN HEAVEN!

“Tuscany is a state of grace. The countryside is so lovingly designed that the eye sweeps the mountains and valleys without stumbling over a single stone. The lilt of the rolling green hills, the upsurging cypresses, the terraces sculptured by generations that have handled the rocks with skillful tenderness, the fields geometrically juxtaposed as though drawn by a draftsman for beauty as well as productivity; the battlements of castles on the hills, their tall towers standing gray-blue and golden tan among the forest of trees, the air of such clarity that every sod of earth stands out in dazzling detail…”

 Another example of the beautiful vista from the Politos vineyard!


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POSTCARD PERFECT IMAGES FROM ‘THE MAKING OF’ ESCAPESEEKER PUNTA ALA segment of LA DOLCE VITA

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Mel

ESCAPESEEKER team captures a superb afternoon
spent with Roberto and Lisa Polito. Roberto enjoyed
reviewing the footage from our outstanding BIG RED
state-of-the-Art High Def camera!

RESIDENCE ALLELUJA…Nestled between the mountains and the sea…you must lose the phrase “roughing it” from your vocabulary…replace it instead with “luxurious oasis”…the operative word is FREEDOM at RESIDENCE ALLELUJA… you have the FREEDOM to choose to enjoy your holiday in the peace and privacy of your luxury apartment, or venture out and take in a variety of outdoor sports your heart desires…compliments of Mother Nature…ok, sure it was skillfully enhanced and improved upon by man…after all, it wasn’t hard for its owners in the beginning to recognize this precious ‘diamond in the rough’…and now, oh how she glistens! To learn more go to:
http://www.baglionihotels.com/pages/landing_alleluja_en.jsp

Our ESCAPESEEKER team has thoroughly enjoyed making friends here…several Florentine families on holiday enthusiastically agreed to be captured on film as they savored their holiday beneath Tuscan sunshine!

If you wish a bit of a reprieve from the sun and sea…
these shaded beach cabanas are a nice option.


My day at the Punta Ala International Golf Club…Wow, we had such a great time…but don’t take my word for it…stay tuned to ESCAPESEEKER episode, La Dolce Vita, and you’ll see what Marty (skillfully) captured on camera!

Even Alessandro, who arranged our day of filming at the Punta Ala International Golf Club was impressed by my golfing “finesse” as Marty likes to call it.

Ok, maybe not on every hole. 🙂

Gabes and I at sunset, enjoying our not so typical
pre-dinner delicacies at Residence Alleluja’s sister
hotel, Hotel Cala Del Porto. Perfecto!

You can imagine our delight upon seeing this view…
we immediately felt right at home!

Speaking of HOME…this is the main interior “living room”
where the guests at Residence Alleluja can lounge,
watch TV, read, or just enjoy an afternoon tea, or pre-dinner
drinks with friends.

Oh the Sweet Life…Tuscan style…

Our own private beach at Residence Alleluja

She was born to be a STAR! 🙂 Her future is in the hands of
our talented team, two of whom are pictured above–
Marty Metcalf, our DP, and his superb assistant, Howard Little.

Everything about Punta Ala seem to agree with Gabes.
This was shot in total natural light…Punta Ala’s light…

Our dinner view each night at the splendid Hotel Cala Del Porto!


It was tough to say goodbye to our beloved Venice…little
did we know what was in store for us in Punta Ala. When
things are going well, remember that they can always get,
even better!

Thank you Alessandro FICHERA for bringing us to Punta Ala…
for helping our team capture the best footage each day…and for
making sure our stay is one we will always remember.

*****

PUNTA ALA–September 8, 2008:

Mel aka ESCAPESEEKER offers a recipe for the SWEET LIFE:

Take Italian hospitality, set against the backdrop of aquamarine blue Tyrrhenian sea, drenched in the soothing heat of the Fall Tuscan sun, as it caresses the shores of Punta Ala–a seaside town whose shoulders rest upon a deeply wooded mountain countryside.

Then add the exquisite flavors of ancient recipes perfected from years of cultivating Mediterranean delicacies, and you definitely have the recipe for the best kept Italian secret: LA DOLCE VITA—PUNTA ALA STYLE! It is so apropos that our residence of choice while living the sweet life is called, RESIDENCE ALLELUJA! And the ALLELUJA chorus is exactly what our filming team has been singing since we’ve arrived!

After completing three previous filming assignments in three very challenging, albeit exciting locations, it is a welcome reprieve to arrive in Punta Ala, a true oasis—a perfect gathering place for family and friends. Just take a look at these images captured by our ESCAPESEEKER still photographer—our own CHAD BUCHANAN, and you will see just how much the SWEET LIFE agrees with Gabrielle, as well as the rest of our ESCAPESEEKER team. The scent of evergreen trees combined with eucalyptus trees perfume the air. And, you know how healing I believe being near the sea can be…and let’s just say, this travel worn team is definitely starting to look and feel better with every passing day spent at this truly Tuscan retreat. All I can say is ALLELUJA!

Sending you love, joy, and some perfect Tuscan sunshine…

ESCAPESEEKER and “A Team” (Gabrielle, Maggie, Chad, Marty and Howard)

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ESCAPESEEKER LANDS ON THE RED CARPET FOR "RACHEL GETTING MARRIED" VENICE FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE!

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Mel



My new ESCAPESEEKER co-host, Gabrielle, found walking the Red Carpet a bit frightening, but you wouldn’t ever guess it from these photos!

Following the RACHEL GETTING MARRIED Venice Premiere, we proceeded to join the film’s Director, Jonathan Demme with star, Anne Hathaway, at the Luna Hotel Baglioni where SONY PICTURES, ESCAPESEEKER, and BAGLIONI HOTELS COLLECTION jointly hosted the post premiere party! If you would like to see photos from the party, just log on to www.Gettyimages.com and search for: 65th Venice Film Festival Images by Chad Buchanan.
The images are copyrighted so I cannot post them on my blog. Thanks alot Chad! 🙂

The adventure continues. We are in Venice for another two days of shooting and then it’s off to the Tuscan seaside, Punta Ala.

Gabes is having an absolute adventure living LA DOLCE VITA!

Stay tuned…

Love,
Escapeseeker

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One down, six more AMAZING DESTINATIONS to go!

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Mel
GREETINGS FELLOW ESCAPESEEKERS…

Just wanted to drop a quick note to update you on the ESCAPESEEKER team’s filming status. In one sentence, it has been an absolute RUSH–both in emotion and in the speed by which we are moving from location to location. And, oh my gosh, one more word about getting the ultimate RUSH–How about the sheer thrill of driving a LAMBORGHINI going 200 kilometers per hour? Been there, didn’t do exactly that…LAMBORGHINI’s seasoned driver was behind the wheel–THANK GOODNESS for that…especially since our team driver, Vances, was driving the advance car–a Mercedes with Dale shooting from the trunk of the car! You wanna know about COURAGE and TRUST? Our team has it all.

Now, if that isn’t thrilling enough, tomorrow I’m going behind the wheel of a FERRARI…all captured in HIGH DEF by big RED–our amazing state of the art high def camera. Both of our photogs, Dale Green and Howard Little are getting some mighty muscles lugging this 50 pound RED camera around.
Oh, shoot, speaking of RED, our DP, Dale, is giving me the signal…gotta go for now. We’re filming a segment in my stunning suite at the BERNINI PALACE HOTEL in Florence. I’ll be back to write more details after we finish. This is a lot of HARD WORK. But, we are having an absolute blast! You should see us trying to load our equipment onto the Euro Star from Bologna to Florence. What an adventure our team is having!

Thanks, Maggie Garratt, Dale Green, Howard Little, and Gabrielle Gee, for all your hard work and dedication!

By the way, my co-host, Gabrielle is a real NATURAL in front of the camera…it is as if she’s been doing it all her life! We shot an entire segment of her jogging up the porticos to San Luca Basilica, overlooking the city of Bologna, and she never even broke out in a sweat! What a star!

Ok team, one down and only six more to go.

Back in a flash,

Mel and the rough and tough filming team of ESCAPESEEKER!

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ESCAPESEEKER FILMING SET TO BEGIN: La Dolce Vita ~ here we come!

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Mel
Hello ESCAPESEEKER fans!

I am just packing to leave in the morning…this time with a lot more care because what I pack will be the exact wardrobe captured for my new TV series, ESCAPESEEKER! Yes, my brand new LUXURY TRAVEL SERIES is actually happening. Our High-Def Cinematographers are all set to go–our Italian production partners are set and waiting too.

I will be on one amazing La Dolce Vita adventure–beginning with a private cooking class with Italy’s renowned Executive Chef, Lamborghini driving adventure in the rich Po Valley and along Bologna’s Porticoed streets, as well as ‘”summitting” Bologna’s numerous towers to acquire a birds eye perspective.

Then it is off to Florence (kayaking the river, driving a Ferrari through Tuscany speeding past medieval villages, learning the art of leather craftsmanship, tasting exquisite Tuscan dishes (and the finest wines) at the Frescobaldi Estate, etc., etc.
From there we proceed to the floating city–Venice–a city I know so well that I cannot even begin to list all of that we’re going to do–except I must tell you about one very exciting event that ESCAPESEEKER is hosting in conjunction with SONY PICTURES. We are throwing a post-premiere party for Jonathan Demme’s festival entry–RACHEL GETTING MARRIED, starring Anne Hathaway and Debra Winger. You should see the beautiful invitation designed by our own ESCAPESEEKER graphics artist, Nicole Delong! Of course, the electronic version is just the first step in penetrating the entrance to the event. You still have to arrive with the official hard copy sent by SONY or ESCAPESEEKER or BAGLIONI (our event sponsors) via snail mail. And don’t think that alone will get you in. You will have to be on an official SONY/BAGLIONI/ESCAPESEEKER VIP list! Welcome to Hollywood a la Venice. And we thought airport security was tight! If you are going to be in Venice on September 3rd, let me know–I may just have an invitation for you. 🙂
From Venice, we will travel to the coastal resort of Punta Ala, where we will board a gorgeous yacht for some ocean activities amongst a long list of other film friendly activities. We also plan on getting some down time for our entire crew here, because the last two destinations are packed full, and we are going to be hopping like never before.

After some R & R, to the Eternal City we go, for special “encounters” at the Vatican, experiencing the Roman nightlife with an Italian TV star, and a coming out party at Princess Borghese’s castle on the coast, just outside of Rome. We also get a history lesson from a Roman scholar–but not of the touristy variety–we’re hitting all the back alleys where real Romans spend their time–after all, WHEN IN ROME, DO AS ROMANS DO! 🙂
From there, its off to Milan/Lake Como for a FASHIONISTA’s DREAM WEEK–it’s Milan’s Fashion Week followed by interviews with the world’s greatest names in Fashion–whom we shall visit at their Lake Como villa–arriving via Sea Plane!!!
By the way, one of my favorite portions or should I say scoop about all these destinations? At each locale, we will test their GELATO…in order to determine which of the renowned locations has the best GELATO in Italy!!
I guess, you can say, Life is oh so sweet for this ESCAPESEEKER! Especially since, during the entire adventure we will be in residence at the various luxury hotels that belong to the exquisite Baglioni Hotels Collection, renowned for their luxurious style with an Italian touch.

My daughter, Gabrielle is accompanying me on this adventure. There’s only one thing better than luxury globetrotting~and that is luxury globetrotting with someone you love! Gabrielle and I are thrilled to experience LA DOLCE VITA together. Not to mention, just think of all the youthful zest she’ll add to the ESCAPESEEKER team!

We shall keep you posted whenever possible.

Ciao,

Escapeseeker

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ESCAPESEEKER TEAM FINDS A SLICE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH…WELCOME TO THE K CLUB!

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Mel
As if the beauty of the K Club wasn’t enough to take ones breath away…
on the day before our departure, we conducted some last minute explorations of the two magnificent Arnold Palmer designed golf courses. We wanted to be sure we had captured all the images we needed. During our pleasant golf cart drive along the River Liffey, we turned a corner, looked up, and WOW! Right before our eyes, with all the splendor that mother nature could muster, there she was: an absolutely stunning Irish Rainbow…I was so excited…I jumped off my golf cart and ran towards it as if I had to make absolutely sure it was REAL! Thank you Chad for the quickness of your lens that captured this priceless moment. I’m going to start calling you, “Quick Draw Buchanan!” You know what they say is hidden at the end of the Rainbow don’t you? We didn’t search for the pot of gold, because witnessing the glorious rainbow before our very eyes was treasure enough!



Our own photographer, Chad Buchanan captured this image
of the K Club, (The Kildare Hotel), in all her Irish Glory.

A very warm “one-hundred thousand welcomes” receives
guests in this comfortable “home sweet home” setting adorned
with original works of art from Dr. Smurfit’s priceless collection.

Home of the 2006 RYDER CUP

“A River (Liffey) Runs Through It”
The exact spot that Tiger Woods learned how to fly fish!

It is heavenly waking up early each
morning and having this glorious
temperature-perfect pool all to myself!
*****

Straffan, County Kildare, IRELAND – Yes, the Escapeseeker team returned to the land of “one-hundred thousand welcomes” only to find a luxury country escape that far exceeds our expectations. It is truly a “slice of heaven on earth”–a picture perfect Country Estate, framed by a panoramic emerald vista highlighted by baby blue skies dotted with white- puffed clouds slowly drifting by. It is the legendary, world renowned, K CLUB, home of the prestigious 2006 RYDER CUP.

But beyond its superb championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer, a plethora of activities await every guest, each one tailor-made to meet their expectations. Here are just a few of the unforgettable experiences we’ve engaged in thus far. By the way, photos to accompany these fun activities will be posted in just a few hours after our photographer completes submitting them. So, please stay tuned. The images will truly speak volumes!

1) Fly Fishing: Have you ever yearned to know what it feels like to cast a line and relish the exciting tug of a vibrant rainbow trout–and thereafter, watching him dance across the fast moving river as he challenges your strength and prowess as you skillfully reel him in? (Ok, in my case, the skill and guidance came compliments of the K Club’s expert fisherman, Albert.) With a slight kiss, I thanked him for the rush and thrill of the sport, and sent him swiftly back into the rushing river…so someone else can enjoy the next dance. 🙂 I’m definitely hooked on the sport!

2) Golf at The K Club: The Palmer Course and The Smurfit Course are considered two of Ireland’s finest championship golf courses! And, even before tackling either one, we were granted the finest golf pro teacher any of us had ever encountered. She’s Head Golf Professional, Lynn McCool. She made every minute count as she shared her secrets to keeping our swing consistent…consistently good that is! With her Irish sense of humor, and superb people skills, even I learned to be a better golfer. As a matter of fact, I think I’m now addicted to the sport! Playing golf in this heavenly setting, who wouldn’t be?

3) The K Spa: Honestly, can our job get any tougher? The K Spa brought the best elements from the world’s renowned spas to Ireland offering a selection of holistic natural treatments filled with calming and harmonizing natural fragrances. Ok, maybe I haven’t found just a slice of heaven–I’ve found two! After being treated by Lesley’s natural gift of healing, I felt totally de-stressed, especially after our long and extensive weeks of travel. Thank you Lesley for helping me regain my body’s sense of balance.

4) Clay Pigeon Shooting: With the aid of an expert, the three of us didn’t take long before we were aiming right on target and blasting the “flock” of clay pigeons towards every direction. I didn’t engage in the sport as long as my other two colleagues–who found it extremely satisfying. I just wanted to do it so that I could check it off my life’s “bucket list”!

5) Dining: With three outstanding restaurants on the property, I must confess, our team has become proficient at dining, particularly enjoying the ultimate 5-star dining experiences at The Byerley Turk and The River Room Restaurant overlooking the gardens and river. There are scales in our suites that prove it too! 🙂

Well, I’ve gotta run for now so I can enjoy the K Club’s fully equipped gymnasium with state-of-the-art life-fitness equipment. I need to “earn” my next superbly prepared meal–honestly, it makes my mouth water just thinking about the varied dishes, including homestyle Irish recipes exquisitely prepared by the K Club’s finest chefs!

The beautiful images above (with the exception of the top one as noted) was provided by The K Club. I’ll be back to share some additional outstanding images captured by our own photographer, Chad Buchanan, during our many activities mentioned above.

Have a TREMENDOUS day everyone,

Mel aka ESCAPESEEKER

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DIVERSITY: Learning the Art of Adapting to Any Situation

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Mel
GREAT SCOTT!!
HOW DID I GO FROM THIS… (above)
TO THIS (below) IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS?

A view of The Balmoral Clock Tower in the
distance…which is visible from anywhere in
the city…that is of course, weather permitting!

The EDINBURGH CASTLE…Oh if these walls could speak…
What stories they could tell!

Edinburgh, SCOTLAND — If you ever get to thinking you have it really tough, just google Scotland’s history, and you will find yourself extremely grateful for your own set of challenges. These past two days, I’ve received a fast track course on Edinburgh, Scotland, and I find myself being very impressed at the resiliency of the Scottish people. We arrived very late on the evening of the 28th. The sky was dark…there was fog and mist, and a cold chill in the air that reminded me that I was definitely not in Venice anymore. Our limo driver, a very large jolly fellow, just laughed when I commented how cold it was. “Ha, he said, this is nothing!” “It’s rather balmy,” he added in a deep Scottish accent, I could barely understand. I turned to our photographer and asked, “Chad, do we have a translator arranged while we are in Scotland?” Honestly, they speak another language. And the entire city is a HARRY POTTER movie set. Prior to my visit to Edinburgh, I used to think that Ms. J.K. Rowling had a phenomenal imagination. After just two days of roaming the city, I find my imagination running wild too! Does it have something to do with the fact that I am staying in the J.K. Rowling Suite at The Balmoral, where she stayed for one month to write one of her latter series? Perhaps. But more likely, is it possible to be born into this environment, and live here all your life without allowing your creativity to just flow–whether it translates into song, or book or even a screenplay–your chances are greatly improved if you spend sufficient time in Edinburgh. Come stay at The Balmoral, 1 Princess Street–right in the heart of the city. And, you too, might want to stay in the J.K. Rowling Suite and test your power of the pen.

Gud Daye (with heavy Scottish accent 🙂

ESCAPESEEKER

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THESE ARE THE KINDS OF IMAGES THAT FOREVER STAY IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS…

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Mel

Redefines the meaning of “Cruising Main”…
This is definitely Life Imitating Art!

Our ESCAPESEEKER team wishes to thank the tremendous staff of the Luna Baglioni for making our stay ever so special…and for making us feel like family.

Con tutti i nostri cuori, Grazie.

Escapeseeker

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THANK YOU ROBERTO BOCUS FOR SHARING WITH OUR ESCAPESEEKER TEAM, THE VENICE ONLY YOU KNOW…

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Mel






Ok, if you REALLY, REALLY want to feel the TRUE MAGIC OF VENICE…that of the contagious, heartfelt variety…you’ve got to see it through the eyes of someone who is deeply in love with Venice…someone who loves every aspect of Venice, and who can recite its history from memory…and as he does, you’ll notice his eyes sparkle with pride. Well, we had the privilege of finding such a special individual. His name is Roberto Bocus, and he is the owner of the famed OSTERIA, IL MILION, located in the quiet charming corner of San Giovanni Grisostomo with its grapevine-shaded, outdoor cafe-style seating. By the way, Roberto also happens to live in the former home of the author of that famous book, IL MILION–MARCO POLO! How about that for credentials?

Well, yesterday was one lucky day for our ESCAPESEEKER team–Chad, Nicole and yours truly. After Roberto served us some of the most delicious Venetian dishes we’ve ever tasted, he said, “Would you like to see the Venice I know from my boat?” Our team just looked up and in a chorus said, “WELL, YES, ABSOLUTELY!!!”

I could go on and on about the most magnificent sites we were able to partake of from his 100-year old wooden boat–which is so apropos–it just fits the entire historic ambiance of Venice…even nature provided the perfect lighting for Chad’s continuous clicking–capturing one gorgeous, priceless image after another as Roberto navigated our way from one tight spot to another with such ease. And, when Chad happen to mention how much he loved the vivid colors of Venice, Roberto responded, “Oh that’s nothing…you want to see colors, I will show you.” We then proceeded to navigate our way to the Grand Canal and onto more open waterways (pass Venice’s historic cemetery where many members of Venetian’s upper class are laid to rest) which further out led us to Murano (famous for Venetian glassmaking, and glass art), and eventually to the rainbow colored splashed island of Burano! Chad got his fill of color on that island!

And, what’s really cool, we threw in some fun, frolicking photos too, especially as we worked our way back to Roberto’s home, including the one above of me testing to see if I can still jump like a college cheerleader (especially since I had the very big birthday the other day). I just had to try it…and on Venice’s oldest bridge nonetheless. Oh the joys of being the ESCAPESEEKER!

Gotta run, we’re boarding another plane to Edinburgh! I promise to post more photos of our Venetian experience once I’m settled in. The entire experience is so TV ready–from our special Sunday described above, to the impeccable service we received at the Luna Baglioni Hotel–especially from the Luna’s CANOVA restaurant staff, Rami Hamam and his very expressive and helpful assistant, Antonella. Rami “conducts” the restaurant like a musical conductor directs his orchestra–not a single sour note–all the guests are treated to a harmonious feast of artistically prepared and presented cuisine. I am missing the Luna already!

But, another ESCAPESEEKER adventure awaits…I believe I’m going to need a sweater this time around. Goodbye Venice, Hello Edinburgh!

Ciao,
Escapeseeker

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