Chianciano Terme (Tuscany-Si)

‘’SPAS-TANGO and Wellness’’

Holistic Holiday dedicated to Argentine Tango, Friendship and the Joy of Living.

From 31 October to 4 November 2007

Chianciano Terme stands on the hills with a view over the fertile Valdichiana and the enchanted Val d’Orcia, famous since the Roman age for the production of oil, wine and corn. Located approximately 500 metres above the sea level, it offers any option for those who look for a special stay, where body care is accompanied by cultural trips to the near towns of Siena, Arezzo, Perugia and Viterbo, churches, museums and landscapes unchanged through time. Also, the oenologic and gastronomic aspects cannot be overlooked in a land that has made famous all over the world the extra-virgin olive oil, wines such as Chianti, Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino, and food such as the “bistecca alla fiorentina” (steak in the Florentine way) or the Pecorino cheese.

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Spas of Chianciano and S.Casciano  (Included in the package!):

Spa of S.Casciano. The spring “Ferdinando I dei Medici”, called after the founder of the first historical thermal facility, feeds ceaselessly the central pool with thermal water at 42° C rich in sulphate, calcium, magnesium, fluoride. The pool is equipped with natural whirlpool with falls, whirlpool paths against the current, jet whirlpool and underwater benches for the best comfort . The Fonteverde centre offers massages, face and body care, aesthetic medicine, oriental disciplines, fitness and much more.

Spa of Chianciano (SENSORY SPA)

The new Sensory Spa was born from the Spa of Chianciano, at the heart of the thermal park of Acqua Santa. It is a project unique in Italy, based on Naturopathic principles, where evocative sensory paths may be experienced and a new balance may be given to the human energetic field by harmonizing the five elements: Water, Fire, Earth, Air, Ether – composing mankind and the cosmos. Created by Paolo Bodega, it unites the balance of the chakras – energetic centres of the body – with innovative architectural solutions and the recovery of ancient thermal springs. Inside the Halls, procedures based on a mix of these treatments are available.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Arrivals are scheduled on Wednesday 31st October and departures on Sunday 4th November (All Saints’ Holiday, 4 nights and 5 days). All-inclusive participation fee covers half-board accommodation (bed, breakfast, evening meal, plus drinks), STAGE with Tango Teachers and dancers:

Ricardo Luis Gallo and Carla Maria Paz

www.tango-argentino.org

Oliver Koch and Marisa van Andel

www.marisayoliver.com

for a total amount of 32 hours of lesson throughout the w.e., to be divided into Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced levels, Men and Women's techniques

(lessons programme in detail will follow)

as well as the ‘’noche in Milonga’’ every night after 10.30 p.m. in the elegant Hotel Hall, the Gala evening and the ‘’Tango Entertainment’’ event on Saturday night.

Argentine Tango courses will be arranged for beginners (first steps) also, with the support of additional teachers.

Included in the package: ‘’Percorsi del Benessere’’ (Health paths) in Chianciano’s Sensory Spa and access to the Spas of S.Casciano with shuttle service (upon reservation) for a healthy bath in the famous thermal pools.

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OUR ACCOMMODATION…

In the Hotel  ****  Alba. Owned by a historic family of hoteliers in Chianciano, it is located in a favourable panoramic and central position, halfway between the two main thermal facilities "Acqua Santa" and "Sant'Elena".
Sorrounded by a wide and shady garden, it guarantees to guests a delightful and relaxing stay in one of Tuscany’s most beautiful areas, between Val d'Orcia and Valdichiana. Cuisine is particularly taken care of, offering dishes from Italian, international and Tuscan tradition. Dietetic and vegetable dishes available upon request.
The wine cellar offers the best local produce: besides the Vino Nobile from the close Montepulciano area, the most renowned labels of the Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico stand out. Included in the package: ‘’Percorsi del Benessere’’ (Health paths) in Chianciano’s Sensory Spa and access to the Spas of S.Casciano.

Have a wonderful stay in the Hotel Alba! Where the best Tuscan tradition blends with the courtesy of the service staff and the friendly hosts.

http://www.albahotel.net/hotel.en.php

TRANSFER:

By train: The Spa Centre of Chianciano can be easily reached by train. The train station of Chiusi-Chianciano Terme (km 14) stands on the main railway line of Rome-Florence-Bologna-Milan. At the station, a public bus service (managed by the LFI company) is available in connection with the main trains, which reaches Chianciano Terme in 20 minutes. The arrival bus stop stands in front of the Hotel ALBA, corresponding to the only traffic lights of the thermal town, two stops after Piazza Italia.

  Airports: Pisa – Florence - Rome – Perugina

PACKAGE (all-inclusive):

Euro 460,00  per person:

Approximately 100 places are available.

There are few single rooms, Euro 20,00 supplement per day applied

First come, first served!

Euro 250,00 to be paid as down payment at the time of booking by 20 September 2007
until all places are reserved.

Balance of fees will be paid on-site at the end of the stay.

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Email: info@tango-argentino.org , todance@tin.it

Carla  333-2593127