Yoga Retreat in Puglia with Ease Into Italy, LLC and Stephanie & Adam Vitolo
April 6 – 13, 2022
Cost of Yoga / Land Package: $2,950 per person (trip limited to 16 people) Package includes: • • • • • •
Six nights accommodations: Three nights in Polignano a Mare and three nights in the Masseria Salamina Daily yoga sessions at the sea, in the park, and at the Masseria* Transport to and from Bari Airport Daily Buffet breakfast, three dinners, and one lunch Option for daily meditation Trip orientation on day of arrival *Yoga props are not included. Attendees are required to bring along a yoga mat. Additional props (strap, foam blocks) are welcome, but are not mandatory. For ease of travel, we recommend the Travel Mat by Jade Yoga.
At Optional Cost: • Cooking lessons at the Masseria Salamina with Marina and Mara of Dire Fare Gustare, friends of Ease Into Italy, LLC (125 Euro per person) • Boat ride on the Adriatic Sea (40 Euro per person)
Masseria Salamina
Special Highlights Included in the Trip: Schedule of Payments: Non-refundable deposit of $350 with booking form due January 5, 2022 Balance to be paid by February 19, 2022 Payments to be made by check payable to: EASE INTO ITALY, LLC, 207 S. Buckout Street, Irvington, NY 10533 EASE INTO ITALY, LLC and Yoga Instructors will require a signed Release of Liability from all travelers prior to the trip.
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Visit the UNESCO** town of Matera with an Ease Into Italy, LLC guide.
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Visit to the Old Town of Bari with an Ease Into Italy, LLC guide.
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Olive oil tasting at the Masseria Salamina. Visit the olive groves with Filippo.
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Visit the UNESC0 Trulli town of Alberobello with an Ease Into Italy, LLC guide.
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Visit the beautiful medieval town of Ostuni.
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Enjoy wine tasting at I Pastini organic vineyard.
Air Travel and Schedules Ease Into Italy, LLC is happy to assist travelers with their air schedules. The ultimate air destination is Bari Airport.
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Trulli in the town of Alberolbello, a UNESCO* world heritage site **UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
What to Know Before You Go TRIP PREPARATION
GRATUITIES
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. Several weeks before your trip, make a list of what you will need to take with you. Make sure your personal documents (passports, visas, driver’s license) are in order and that you have enough prescription medications to last through the trip.
Are appreciated and expected for good service in restaurants and other places that cater to tourists. Restaurant bills often include a service charge (servizo incluso). Look for this. If it is not included, 5-10% is customary for good service.
We suggest that you make photocopies of passports, visas, personal ID and any other important travel documents and pack them separately from the originals. Pack a list of medications including dosage and generic names. If you lose the originals while traveling, you’ll have copies for easier reporting and replacement. It is advisable to pack in your carry-on luggage any valuable items, such as, lap tops, ipads, cameras, etc. ABOUT YOUR FLIGHT Prior to departure go to your air carrier website to read about their luggage and liquid restrictions. If you have a connecting flight, you may need to pass through multiple security check points; therefore, you should proceed immediately to the gate area for your connecting flight.
LOCAL TAXES Hotels are required by law to charge a city tax to all guests. The cost of the tax varies from city to city. CELL PHONES Contact your service provider. You can get an international plan just during the dates you travel. It is good to have in an emergency. You can keep Cellular Data on Off until you are in Wifi free zones. It is good to have should you get lost driving or walking. You can also use the app, Whats App for free in Wifi free zones for texting. If you are calling the United States during your trip, you would put 001 in front of your area code and number. If you are calling a number in Italy you put 011 in front of their country code and number.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
We still use pay phones in Italy, and you can purchase a 5 euro telecom card at Tabacchi stand to use for the public phones. You can also insert 50 euro cent into public phone for a local call.
It is each traveler’s responsibility to have a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel and a visa if required.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS DURING YOUR STAY IN ITALY
CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS
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Contact your credit and debit card banks to let them know you are traveling to Italy and will be using your cards. If you do not, they may not work. You should apply for a credit card that has no foreign conversion fee for your travel. Capitol One and TD bank are two banks that do not charge foreign conversion fees. These cards should be used for hotels, restaurants, store purchases, so that you save the conversion fee. Check with your credit card company about foreign conversions fees.
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There are ATM’s all over Italy; however, there could be a daily limit. You must check your individual banks. Also when using ATM’s, your money is withdrawn from primary accounts, which are checking accounts. Ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover withdrawals, and check the fee associated with your debit card for withdrawals. Bring some euro with you in case you need some cash when you arrive, especially if you are signing up for the optional excursions. Payment is due on the day of arrival.
Police: 112 CLIMATE & CLOTHING In the spring, the temperature in Italy ranges from 57 to 70°F. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an allweather jacket. The weather is unpredictable, so it is advisable to pack a small umbrella. ELECTRICITY The voltage in Italy is 220V. The U.S. uses 120 volts and you can purchase a converter and transformer at most hardware stores for your 120V appliances. The adapters for Italy have 2 prongs. (They vary by country.) Make sure you bring adapters for your electrical devices that need to be charged.
Meet the Team in Puglia Our Yoga Instructors
Adam Vitolo
Our Staff and Guides
Adam is a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher with over 20 years experience. He has been a faculty member at the Iyengar Institute of NY since 2006, and traveled to India to study with the Iyengar family in 2008. Adam is currently teaching both virtual classes for The Iyengar Institute and in-person classes at NYC’s Pure Yoga where he’s been a faculty member since 2008. He is also one of the lead teachers of Pure Yoga’s 200hr Teacher Training program. Adam teaches from his own experience, as seen through the lens of yoga. He blends humor and philosophy into his classes creating a space that feels safe, open, comfortable, and challenging.
Stephanie Vitolo Stephanie has been teaching yoga since 2009. She offers private lessons and classes virtually and in person in New York City and Long Island. Stephanie has a 500 hour certification from YogaWorks, 50 hours of restorative/therapeutic training with Jillian Pransky, 50 hours of restorative training with Mary Aranas, 100+ hours of Prema Yoga Therapy Training. She is also a Reiki Master.
Ease Into Italy, LLC’s Kathleen Guglielmo with tour guide, Tiziana
Stephanie continues to learn and deepen her understanding of the practice so that she can better guide her students.
Polignano a Mare
Matera, 2019 European Cultural Capital of the World (Basilicata)
I Pastini Vineyard
Ease Into Italy, LLC’s Kathleen Guglielmo and Lorraine Vitolo with Vito, owner of Apulia 70 Holidays