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Photography holiday to Italy this Spring Bank Holiday

13th March 2008

If you feel that you’d like a holiday with a difference this Spring Bank Holiday, something a bit different than a city break, why not book a place on Point101 Holidays’ photography trip to Abruzzo, Italy?

The holiday takes place from 22 to 26 May 2008 and consists of four nights spent in the remote, mountainous region of Abruzzo. This area is often called the forgotten Tuscany, and is a relatively unexplored region of Italy. There’s three national parks, beautiful hilltop fortress towns, snowy mountain peaks and glistening white sand beaches, it really has just about all that you could want.

Guests will spend two nights at the hotel Santo Stefano di Sessanio, an ancient town dating back to the 15th century. This town has an interesting recent past in that it was practically deserted until it underwent a full restoration about ten years ago, which turned the whole town into a hotel. A further two nights are then spent in a more traditional family-run Italian hotel in the medieval town of Torricella, where visitors are welcomed with open arms by the locals who lavish them with their best foods and wines, something that is sure to get the mouth watering.

Guests wiil have the chance to experience the magical scenery of Abruzzo through an artistic encounter, enabling them to soak up culture and sites, all the while enjoying expert tuition from two talented artists. Designed for photographers of every level (including the complete beginner), these holidays are perfect for travellers of all ages who are seeking an exciting alternative to traditional package or old style “art holidays”.

All guests are also taught how to get the most out of their digital SLR and to become a more confident photographer. The important aspects of  composition, exposure, perspective, subject matter and lighting are all covered, you can even (by prior arrangement) hire camera equipment if they don’t have your own.

This trip to Abruzzo on 22-26 May costs £749 per person and includes all expert tuition, luxury accommodation, excursions, local guides and most meals and drinks (but not flights). Best of all there are no single person supplements so the holidays are also ideal for the single traveller.

There’s only around 12 people on each trip to, so they are always nice and friendly. To book a Point101 Photography Holiday, simply visit www.point101.com/holidays where you can also access full itineraries, or call 020 7241 1113.

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