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Come to France with us next June!

July 12, 2013 by Patricia Sands Leave a Comment

If it’s Friday, it must be France …

Eze Village-PSandsPhotos
Eze Village-PSandsPhotos

When I wrote The Promise of Provence, it never occurred to me that an opportunity like this trip would arise. I’m a writer. I love what I do and my greatest reward is hearing from readers. As you know from this blog, I also love to travel. To combine these two loves in my life is beyond exhilarating, so please excuse me if my excitement is showing!

51fxI-husZL._AA160_Susan Sommers is a fellow author and my partner in our Sommers & Sands speaking engagements. She is also my very good friend.  A non-fiction writer, her latest book is Power Source for Women:Proven Fitness Tools, Strategies and Success Stories. If you are looking for realistic ways to get yourself in shape, it’s the book for you.

Women’s stories comprise the common element in our writing. Sharing these stories is what inspires and motivates us. That’s why we had no hesitation in joining forces with Debbie Ross and her fabulous Women’s Travel Network. Debbie and her enthusiastic, knowledgable, team of tour leaders love to help women make their travel dreams come true. They listen to where their clients would like to travel and then plan the trip of a lifetime to that destination.

She knew she had clients who wanted to visit Provence and the Côte d’Azur.

She knows how much time I have spent in that part of the world and how I love to share it with friends.

Say no more!

I’ve been thrilled to hear from women who said they are coming because they read my novel. How much fun is that? Check with your BFFs, your daughters, your mothers, your sisters or simply come on your own. It’s going to be magnifique!

11 days, 14 women, memories to last forever!

In a last-minute telephone conversation with Debbie last night, she let me know this new information. Woohoo!

June 12 to June 22, 2014    Only a few spots available!
2nd Tour Added!  June 25 – July 05, 2014

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French Riviera  & Provence
June 12 – June 22, 2014
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Only 5 spots left!
Greetings!

Join novelist Patricia Sands and visit the charming towns depicted in her newest novel The Promise of Provence.
Patricia writes about Katherine’s experiences in Provence and her eagerness to feel renewed by her surroundings: endless rows of lavender and fields of sunflowers flow in golden waves among vineyards and olive groves overlooked by ancient hilltop villages.

Our tour co-leader, Susan Sommers, is a “Fitness over 45” Motivational Speaker and Strategist, two-time Marathoner (at 61 & 63), and co-author of Power Source for Women.
During your daily outings in Provence, Susan will show you how easy it is to take 10,000 steps while enjoying exquisite scenery.
It’s the picture perfect place to become passionate about fitness
.

Enjoy the cultural, historic and natural heritage of Nice & Provence during our visits of Eze, Monaco, Les Baux, St Remy, Arles and Avignon to name a few. Take a stroll through the local market brimming with spices, fruits, veggies and local wares. Visit one of the best-preserved Roman ampitheatres “Les Arenes” where bullfights still carry on the tradition. Learn the secrets of French Provencial cuisine during a hands on cooking class.  Taste fine wines, indulge in gourmet meals, and relax in the warmth of the Provencial sunshine.
  
This unique tour is limited to 16 travellers.  

French Riviera & Provence
June 12 to June 22, 2014


Itinerary:

Day 01: Depart Toronto or other gateway
Day 02: Arrive in Nice
Day 03: Eze, Monaco
Day 04: Nice
Day 05: St Paul de Vence, Grasse
Day 06: Avignon
Day 07: Cooking class
Day 08: Les Baux, St Remy
Day 09: Arles
Day 10: The Luberon, Roussilon, Bonnieux
Day 11: Depart to Toronto or other city.

 

What’s included:

  • Nice, 4 nights at Hotel Beau Rivage or similar
  • Provence, 5 nights at Hotel Novotel Avignon Centre or similar
  • Transportation throughout by private mini coach
  • Breakfast daily
  • 8 dinners with wine
  • Services of an English speaking guide
  • Services of a WTN Escort throughout
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Wine tasting and Olive Mill visit
  • Perfume making class, Aromatherapy workshop
  • Cooking class in Avignon
  • Visit of Aix en Provence
  • Guided visits of St Paul de Vence, Grasse, Avignon, Les Baux, St Remy, Arles, Luberon towns- Roussilon and Bonnieux
  • Entrance fees to all sites visited
Are you travelling alone?
Don’t worry, we will match you with a roommate.
Single rooms are available if preferred.
Additional cost $1425 CA
Nice
Lavendar fields of Provence
France narrow streetsProvence shopping
Enjoy, art, culture, gastronomy and shopping on this wonderful tour of Nice & Provence.

June 12 to June 22, 2014
Price:
 CAD $3750 per person, double occupancy

Learn More

Click here for tour itinerary:

 French Riviera & Provence
Hurry, space will be sold out soon.Call Now to reserve your spot!Contact:
Womens Travel Network
Phone: 905-771-8338
Toll free 1-888-419-0118
Email: info@womenstravelnetwork.ca

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About Patricia Sands

Family, writing and travel are my passions ... okay, and chocolate ... and I'm seldom without a camera. I write women's fiction and keep in touch with readers by a monthly newsletter that also has giveaways and contests. Come and join us by signing up on the right. See you there!

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Green says

    July 12, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I am one of the 14 and can’t wait. I am reading your book now.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      July 13, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      Hello Elizabeth! Wonderful news! We are going to have the finest of times!

      Reply
  2. filbio says

    July 13, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    This sounds like a great trip! Now, if only I was a woman…..

    Looks like a fun itinerary.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      July 13, 2013 at 8:16 pm

      It’s going to be such a good trip! You have permission to come along with us on my blog!

      Reply
  3. sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. says

    July 13, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Patricia – You have an incredible line-up. If Tom were well, I’d be with you in a heart-beat. I love France and almost everything about it. You are going to have such a fab time.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      July 13, 2013 at 8:16 pm

      Sheri, we will take you with us in spirit on the blog. You would be a most welcome addition to the tour.

      Reply
  4. Jess Witkins says

    July 13, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I am drooling. Budget wise, it’s not in the cards for me now, but I’m elated for you! What a wonderful trip, you’re going to have a blast! I can’t wait to see pictures!

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      July 13, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      You have a lot of travel ahead of you in the years to come, Jess. I have no doubt you will make it over there at some point. I loved reading about your recent trip with your parents. What a lovely daughter you are!

      Reply
      • Jess Witkins says

        July 13, 2013 at 10:42 pm

        LOL. They may beg to differ. I think they had fun. 🙂

        Reply
  5. angel011 says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Sounds like a wonderful trip! Wish I could afford it (and I’d have to join you from Europe, of course). 🙂

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      July 17, 2013 at 9:38 am

      We would love to have you join us … either in person or on the blog. Either way it will be great fun! Lucky you for already being over there!

      Reply
  6. Danielle says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Glad to see Nice is on list. Hope ye have a great time, Its a wonderful idea!

    Reply
  7. Kelly Hashway (@kellyhashway) says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Wow, that sounds amazing!

    Reply

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