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Mary Rossi Travel Newsletter |
Welcome to 2025 and our first newsletter of the year!
We hope that your festive season was wonderful and that you are ready for another year of travel…..
2025 is shaping up to be a busy year for Europe, especially for Italy, as 2025 will mark the Jubilee year in Rome.
In this newsletter we have included information on this year’s Rosa’s Table tour of Sicily.
As cruising continues to be very popular, with several cruise lines already releasing their 26/27 programs, we highlight Silversea’s new Silver Nova, which a number of the team have inspected or been fortunate to sail on, as it's currently sailing in our waters.
If you love train travel, we are pleased to introduce Belmond's new Britannic Explorer, which will be the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales.
Happy travel planning and Happy New Year
from the Mary Rossi Travel team |
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Rosa's Table - Culinary Tour of Sicily |
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20th – 29th September 2025 Join Rosa for the 11th Rosa's Table Culinary Tour of Sicily, where you'll experience the diversity and authenticity of Sicilian food culture and traditions from the East to the West Coast, meeting Rosa's family and friends along the way.
Stroll through the streets of Ortigia and Palermo, exploring their vibrant markets filled with rustic displays of delicious food. Sit among citrus and olive groves, enjoying fine wine and scrumptious dishes while chatting and mingling with the locals. Venture into the villages and savour a meal with Rosa's family.
Watch artisans at work, creating sweet and savoury treats by hand. Discover places and people going about their daily lives, with their kitchens bursting with flavour, colour, fragrance, and aromas—cannoli, capers, tuna, eggplants, tomatoes, basil, granita and biscotti.What a great way to experience all that Sicily has to offer. |
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Welcome aboard the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond TrainEmbarking on a new chapter of exceptional slow travel with Belmond, this pioneering train will be England and Wales's first luxury sleeper train. It celebrates the tradition of touring by train while preserving Britain's timeless rail heritage and ushering in a new era of British culture, creativity, gastronomy, and style.
In the kitchen, led by award-winning restauranteur Simon Rogan, Britain’s provenance and culinary excellence are celebrated through inventive menus reflecting the train’s routes, utilising fresh, local produce and foraged ingredients of the day. Gin cocktails are mixed in the Observation car, where relaxed entertainment and conviviality flourish among friends old and new. Unapologetically British, the Britannic Explorer epitomises 'Cool Britannia,' with each carriage adorned and styled by some of the most intriguing British contemporary interior designers, artisans, and artists.
Each route offers a unique perspective on Britain, linking cities and towns with the countryside, while each curated excursion immerses you in the charm of its destination.
The Britannic Explorer offers 3-night itineraries to Cornwall, Wales, or the Lake District, providing guests with unrivalled access to the country’s most exclusive houses, gardens, venues, and experiences while focusing on creativity, art, and wellness. Double Suites from £5,800 per person
INCLUSIONS
All meals onboard and off-train Gala Dinners
(meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea)
All beverages, including alcoholic drinks
Entertainment on board
Experiences as per scheduled itineraries (bespoke activities available, additional fees may apply) |
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Silver Nova is more than a new ship by Silversea; it is a Nova way of luxury travel.
This vessel joined the fleet in the summer of 2023 and is a home away from home for up to 728 guests. With a gross tonnage of 54,700 tons, she offers a space-to-guest ratio of 75 GRT per passenger, becoming one of the most spacious cruise ships ever built. What’s more, Silver Nova is the most environmentally friendly, and thanks to her groundbreaking technological solutions, she propels Silversea into a new era of sustainable cruising. It’s the Nova way to travel.
While there are countless reasons to choose Silversea, we believe you’ll appreciate the present savings of up to A$8,000 per suite the most. Make plans to enjoy this limited-time saving and 15% reduced deposit – available exclusively with Silversea's Door-to-Door or Port-to-Port fares. This offer is available on more than 500 Ocean and Expedition voyages departing through to 2027.Reserve your suite by February 28, 2025 to secure these savings.
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A significant change for Australians travelling to the UK, including children & infants, has just come into effect.
From 8 January, Australian passport holders must apply for an electronic entry permit called the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), valid for multiple trips of up to six months over two years or for the life of your passport.
It costs £10 (Approx. AUD$20) and the fastest way to apply is using the UK ETA App or to apply online.Be sure to allow up to three business days for processing |
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