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From: Lesley Groff To: Subject: Re: Villa Pandolfini 1 for May 26-June 2, 2018 Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 12:17:00 +0000 ok, got it. thank On May 21, 2018, at 7:57 AM, wrote: if it's possible . thank you otherwise you can tell that i am vegetarian (I can eat everything except meat) 2018-05-21 13:56 GMT+02:00 Lesley Groff < >: Ok good to know. Do i tell them you are Kosher? Thanks Sent from my iPhone On May 21, 2018, at 7:55 AM, wrote: I don't eat any meat 2018-05-21 13:53 GMT+02:00 ok for the museum . ok for you to organise the pick up from Florence to Tuscany . thank you Lesley 2018-05-21 13:27 GMT+02:00 Lesley Groff < >: Can you both fill out the below questions and send back to me. You should arrive after 4pm on the 26th. I can organize a private car to pick you up at 4pm in Florence and Drive you to Tuscany. Ok for you or please advise. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Good Tastes of Tuscany <info@tuscany-cooking-class.com> Date: May 18, 2018 at 7:43:59 AM EDT To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Villa Pandolfini 1 for May 26-June 2, 2018 Good morning, I am attaching the arrival checklist to complete in preparation for the arrival. please complete and return via email: EFTA00475720 Arrivals checklist for 7 day culinary program Participant Names: D.O.B Arrival Date to Estate: Flight Number & Airline: Arrival Time: City of arrival: If you are catching a train to see the timetables : www.trenitalia.com ** Departure Date from Home** ( Important!!) If not by plane how are you arriving : Anticipated arrival time to property: Mobile number while in Italy: Emergency Contact Number of friend or relative in home country: Will you be renting a car: Do you require transport from Florence to the property: If yes, please give us details of your hotel or where you need the transfer from cost for the driver from florence to estate 40euro per trip: Do you need additional accommodation either before or after the Villa Pandolfini program: Pls state dates & which town/city: Do any of your party have any food allergies we need to be aware of? Please be specific to the level of intolerance or allergy as we often design the whole weeks menus around these and then people eat everything when they are here anyway Are any of your party vegetarian, do you eat eggs, cheese, fish? Allergies of any kind - non food related: Dislikes to any kind of food , we cannot change the menus once we have set them based on what you write here- food means: lived rabbit/veal/lamb game (note in italy they are very good at cooking game, they treat it in a way it loses that "wild taste")-game includes; pheasant,hare,goat,wild boar? Do any of your party suffer from a medical condition that we should be aware of in case of an emergency Difficulty walking OR with stairs? When we ask this we mean normal walking conditions meaning a 10-13min walk uphill. Do you require any information on the following (pls circle) Car Rental, Guided Tours of Florence, Train Timetables, Babysitting Service, Day Tours (in addition to the program), Museum Pre-booking, Hot Air Ballooning. ** WE CAN PRE-PURCHASE THE UFFIZI & ACCADEMIA MUSEUMS FOR YOU TO FIT INTO THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE HOWEVER PLS INDICATE YOUR INTERESTS AS THEY BOOK OUT AHEAD OF TIME ** ONCE REQUESTED WE CANNOT CANCELAS THEY ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE TOTAL AMOUNT. ALL PAYMENTS ARE TO BE IN CASH ON CHECKIN WITH THE 10 EURO PER PERSON TOURIST TAX. Please specify here how many persons for each of the museums: Accademia; Uffizi: Whilst here we can provide information for you on local & Florence restaurants, train timetables, cost of hiring a driver, additional wine tasting etc. Most people for the weekly program discuss on arrival possible extra tours that can be arranged and people go together and split the cost of the driver. CHECKLIST : PRINT FOR YOU THIS SECTION- YOU NEED THE ADDRESS ALSO FOR THE LOST LUGGAGE AT THE AIRPORT AND OUR NUMBERS EFTA00475721 1.PLEASE MAKE A COLOURED FOTOS COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT AND SEND VIA EMAIL OR BRING WITH YOU ON ARRIVAL: NOTE THE TOURIST TAX IN CASH TO PAY ON ARRIVAL. 2.BRING COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR WALKING/STANDING -COVERED FOOTWEAR IN KITCHEN PLEASE. 31N WINTER WARM CLOTHING, FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR- it is very humid in Tuscany so even inside the temps do not feel very high. The homes in Italy are not heated as in USA and there are restrictions to dates when you can turn on and off the heating and a max number of hours per day it can be on. From Nov 01 - April SUMMER -SWIM WEAR AND A SHAWL OR LIGHT SWEATER FOR EVENINGS IF WE DINE OUTDOOR IN COUNTRYSIDE. 4.ALARM CLOCK/ ADAPTERS/CONVERTERS - WE DO NOT PROVIDE TRAVEL ADAPTERS. 5.THERE ARE NO TEL IN THE HOUSES SO IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT RELATIVES REGULARLY MAKE SURE YOUR TEL IS SET FOR INTERNATIONAL ROAMING. 6.MOSQUITO REPELLENT; 2 forms of mosquitos, tiger and normal they are prevalent in some times of the year, you can purchase it here also in the pharmacy (repellente per la zanzara tigre e normale) fair skinned people and children are the highest at risk. The tiger mosquito does not sleep in the day. 7.REMEMBER ALSO THE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NOT HOTELS THEY ARE THE HOMES ON THE ESTATE AND THE COST OF THE ACCOMMODATION IS PER ROOM NOT PER HOUSE THEREFORE THE VILLAS ARE SHARED WITH OTHER CULINARY PARTICIPANTS WHICH IS VERY POSITIVE AS PEOPLE FORM LOVELY FRIENDSHIPS WHEN THEY SHARE A VILLA ,HAVE WINE AND CHEESE TOGETHER RELAXING AFTER THE CLASSES IN THE EVENINGS . BATHROOMS ARE NOT ALWAYS ENSUITE, HOUSES DIFFER IN STYLE AND SIZE. 8. PLEASE BE SENSITIVE TO ELECTRICITY COSTS AND TURN OFF LIGHTS WHEN LEAVING YOUR VILLA. 9. THE MAID COMES MON-FRID TO DO BATHROOMS AND BEDS. NOTE ; ADDRESS OF THE ESTATE ; VILLA PANDOLFINI - AZIENDA AGRICOLA MARCHESI PRAT VIA LIVORNESE 395 LASTRA A SIGNA 50055 FIRENZE GATE CODE *3115 Tel : ( Meaghan Barr The team at Goodtastesoftuscany Accademia Italiana di Cucina Pandolfini- professional culinary school and Villa Pandolfini Estate A memorable Tuscan culinary experience for food lovers and professionals http://www.tuscany-cooking-class.com On 12 May 2018 at 11:09, Good Tastes of Tuscany <info®tuscany-cooking-class.com> wrote: HI Lesley, Thank you for getting back again. Yes I understand you are booking for the two girls. The Cooking Vacation package is inclusive of accommodation ins a double share room. The cost of the package is 2300 euro pp and if you would like to have the whole house for you without sharing with other guest, then just add the 300 euro supplement each and you need not pay for the house separately (The house actually costs 1575 euro + Final cleaning fee of 75 euro.), EFTA00475722 Warm Regards, Sharmila.. The team at Goodtastesoftuscany Accademia Italiana di Cucina Pandolfini- professional culinary school and Villa Pandolfini Estate A memorable Tuscan culinary experience for food lovers and professionals http://www.tuscan cing-class.com On 11 May 2018 at 22:56, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Hello and thank you for your quick response...I am actually booking the trip for: should I note in the reference section: Vacation Package _Villa Pandolfikni 1_2 pax.? (I am just helping out the process of booking and paying!) The girls will share the villa...thank you for holding it for us! Can you tell me the total for 2 people (no extras) along with the cost of the villa? Thank you, Lesley On May 11, 2018, at 1:03 PM, Good Tastes of Tuscany <infoetuscany-cooking-class.com> wrote: Hi Lesley, Thank you for your enquiry. Yes you may go ahead and book the cooking vacation package for you both and upon booking, I shall hold the house for you, OR you can also book online from the below link making your payment www.tuscany-cooking-class.com/pay-online NOTE : In the reference section, pls note Lesley_Cooking Vacation Package _Villa Pandolfikni 1_2 pax. also note extra 300 euro each if you prefer to have a private room. Do let me know if you have any other questions. Warm Regards, Sharmila. The team at Goodtastesoftuscany EFTA00475723 Accademia Italiana di Cucina Pandolfini- professional culinary school and Villa Pandolfini Estate A memorable Tuscan culinary experience for food lovers and professionals http://www.tuscany-cooking-class.com On 11 May 2018 at 22:13, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Hello...I would like to sign up 2 ladies for your 7 day Cooking Vacation in Italy and have them stay in your Villa Pandolfini 1 from May 26-June 2nd. I will register them for the course on line but when we try to book the Villa Pandolfini 1, it will not allow us. Can you please help? Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EFTA00475724