Gelato in Italy
Alberto Pica president of the Italian Ice Cream Makers association prepares a cone of two flavors of gelato in Rome, on August 11, 2008. One of the undisputed joys of visiting Italy is the gelato. It is no wonder, since most Italian gelato is concocted from scratch by small businesses, many handed down through generations in the country that pioneered the treat. Credit: Getty/
There's no question that you can get good ice cream in Long Island, heck the United States. But if you are looking for really good ice cream, the place to go is Italy. So you're in luck. TourCrafters has a new 7-day and 6-night “Eat Your Gelato in Italy” package that starts in April. The deal includes round-trip air from New York to Florence, three nights at the Hotel Roma in Florence, three nights at the Hotel-Spa Villa Aurea in Cortona, daily breakfasts and a spa course with Turkish bath and sauna at the Villa Aurea. But the best part of all is the free gelato. The price isn't bad either. Deal starts at $1,119 and goes up $165 per person In May and from September 19 to October 31. All prices quoted are per person double occupancy. Visit tourcrafters.com or call 800-482-5995.
