Gracious Getaways

08/01/2025

Going or traveling through the UK?
Starting today, USA passport holders MUST submit an Electronic Travel Authorization form. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

It is likely to take three days and costs 10 pounds.

Nancy Foltz

24/12/2024

06/12/2024

Being IN nature uncurated is transformative. This morning we saw a leapord and her cub then, as we relaxed in our personal pool, we had a rather large guest.

Visiting at this time has enabled us to see lots of animals and their young.

andBeyond

18/11/2024

Join Giuliano Hazan in Piedmont next year when we will enjoy and learn from the Master of himself, Angelo Gaja

Giuliano Hazan

18/11/2024

What Gracious Getaways travel advisors do for clients!

I needed a private place to call because I had credit card info and the only place in my cabin with wifi was....

09/10/2024

Wishing everyone in the impacted area:
Your favorite foods and beverages,
Your favorite person to snuggle with,
A comfortable place to be,
And a night that does NOT live up to expectations!

07/10/2024

LOVE HOW ITALIANS MAKE THINGS WORK!

Yes... another mandatory evacuation has been called for our area of Sarasota due to a possible hurricane. Giuliano and I were scheduled to go to Italy on Wednesday. Through a LOT of back and forth with , we convinced them to allow us to leave from Miami a day earlier (even though Tampa airport had already stated they would close, the reservations agents said the flight was scheduled). In Italy, even though they might not have known about the impending Hurricane, they had no issue changing our reservations and rescheduling us. I LOVE how Italians make things work!

To all who are in the path of Milton, I wish as much ease and calmness as possible.

04/10/2024

Proud of my husband, Giuliano Hazan! Come join us at home or in Italy!

The Zest Podcast kicks off a new series for Italian-American Heritage Month.

02/10/2024

To all who are observing, I wish you a calm New Year, filled with hope and prosperity.

22/09/2024

LOVE THIS JUST RECEIVED NOTE FROM GRACIOUS GETAWAYS CLIENTS:

It has been crazy since we returned from our vacation – but did want to drop you a note to let you know how much we enjoyed the trip – and how pleased we were that everything worked out, the scheduling, the tours and the connections. Your planning made our trip much more enjoyable – and we would not hesitate to use your services in the future. T & C

21/09/2024

We are excited to announce The James Beard Foundation will be hosting a Marcella Hazan Tribute dinner featuring Chef Giuliano Hazan and Chef Art Smith at Pier 57 on October 30th. Link to tickets in bio. Marcella fans discount code: chefoct10

Julia Child called “my mentor for all things Italian.” In celebration of three momentous occasions: her 100th birthday year, 's reissue of the indispensable cookbook Marcella's Italian Kitchen, and the release of the upcoming documentary film, MARCELLA, her son Giuliano Hazan along with two-time James Beard Award winner® Art Smith, celebrated chef and executive producer of the soon-to-be-released documentary, will be cooking a multi-course menu of Marcella’s most cherished recipes. Please join us as we pay tribute to an icon of Italian cooking and winner of the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award: the incomparable Marcella Hazan.

A sneak peek of the documentary, MARCELLA, will be previewed during the dinner with an introduction by director, Peter Miller. Peter is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning director and producer, as well as a longtime collaborator with America’s most celebrated historical filmmaker, Ken Burns.

Copies of Marcella's Italian Kitchen by Marcella Hazan: Updated Version with a Foreword by Molly Baz will be available for purchase from our partners at Kitchen Arts & Letters.

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Join Us for a Celebration of the Iconic Italian Cookbook Author

17/09/2024

Look up, something is in the sky! We are excited to announce that we are working on a special group sailing to view the 2026 ECLIPSE!

Alex Martin from Sidewalk Science Center will be our leader and guide to the stars.

Jill Stouffer and Lael Hazan are planning to ensure that this will be a SPECTACULAR EVENT!

We will be sailing on the beautiful with an incredible itinerary that includes Greece, Turkey (Ephesus) and Italy. We have limited availablity for special group pricing and amenities! dm us or reach out at the bottom below or email: info .com for more information.

Watch this space.... for more soon!

Thanks to Lori Nojaim and Azamara for making this possible!

11/09/2024

Join us next year at our new course in Piedmont Italy, the land of white truffles and noble red wine, starting October 20, 2025. Check out our website for all the details. Hope to see you there!
https://giulianohazan.com/piedmont-cooking-school/

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10/09/2024

How do you feel about dining solo? In Japan, there is a special term, "ohitorisama" which honors the solo diner. Restaurants throughout the world are starting to cater to solo diners by creating special touches such as increasing counter seats or offering courses with smaller servings.

The world is slowly catching up to the increased interest in solo travel. At Gracious Getaways, we work to curate experiences for the solo traveler, so they won't be excpected to eat the entire pie alone, but will be given the "just right" amount of food at a fabulous location.

07/09/2024

Disney delights

02/09/2024

On this Labor Day, we hope you are dreaming of your next vacation. At Gracious Getaways, our vacations know no boundaries. Let us give you expert insight and exclusive access to perks to create an unforgettable experience.

31/08/2024

What could be more exciting than fall in Italy? Join Giuliano Hazan and Marilisa Allegrini for an immersive week-long, hands-on experience of the best of Italian food and wine in a stupendous Renaissance Villa.

For information please visit the website below.

https://giulianohazan.com/italian-cooking-school-vacationl

A few spaces are available for the October 20th course.
Direct contact Giuliano .com.

Giuliano Hazan

20/08/2024

I am thrilled the James Beard Foundation is hosting a tribute to my mother at Pier 57 on October 30. Lael and I will be flying back from Italy just for this event and I hope you can join us! Chef Art Smith and I will be cooking some of my mother's iconic dishes and Peter Miller will be showing a teaser of his wonderful documentary about my mother.
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Join Us for a Celebration of the Iconic Italian Cookbook Author