Walking the Dolomites of Northern Italy -- 11/16/13 at Flower Hill Promenade

You are invited to a free, fun travel event! **World Traveler Presentation: *Walking the Dolomites of Northern Italy*** Sat Nov 16, 2013 @ 10 AM **MADISON Leather & Luggage** 2690 Via De La Valle #D220, Del Mar, California 92014 Flower Hill Promenade / (858) 259-7622 (second level, across from The Pannikin)** **Complimentary admission. RSVP by emailing RSVP [at ] TheMADISONSuite.com or calling (858) 259-7622.** Join us to hear Gary Scott, founder of Right Path Adventures, expert climber and tour operator, as he gives a brief and exciting presentation on specialty walking tours in the Italian Dolomites. Following will be a sneak peek of the hottest travel gadgets in the marketplace today presented by certified travel specialists. Complimentary refreshments & fun travel-related goodie bags for all attendees Professional walking tour guide Gary Scott will speak for about 30 minutes - sharing photos, stories and travel tips about this unique mountain lovers mecca. There will be a few minutes for Q & A, followed with about 20 minutes of MADISON's Candy & Sarah Jane showcasing the latest and greatest travel gizmos and gadgets. The Dolomites of Northern Italy, often referred to as "the world's most enchanting mountains," are an adventurer's paradise that has it all: incredible walking and hiking of all lengths and difficulties, a rich variety of landscapes and spectacular vistas, quaint villages and hotels in picturesque valleys, amazing food and local wines, and a peaceful yet energetic vibe with warm and friendly locals. Recently honored with UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Dolomites are literally one of Europe's best-kept secrets and are hands-down one of the world's best walking and hiking areas. An enthusiastic and entertaining speaker, Gary will inspire you to "get out there and travel more" as he talks about this walkers and climbers paradise. And for those interested in going to the Dolomites someday he'll cover where to go, what to do, how to do it, and what to take with you to have a successful trip. Gary Scott is an author, a photographer and an adventure travel and walking guide who since 1983 has led over 1,000 people on adventure travel trips around the world, including 38 treks to Nepal and over 60 hikes in the Dolomites. A member of two successful Mt. Everest expeditions, Gary also set a world-record in 1986 for the first one-day ascent of Denali, the highest mountain in North America, climbing it solo in an amazing 18½ hours from the landing strip to the summit. Hope to see you on Nov. 16th! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Leather-Lu… http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/n… http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/n…
— November 10, 2013 9:12 p.m.

The Romance of Italy: A Travel Seminar -- 05/16/13 at Flower Hill Promenade

**More about this FREE Travel Seminar:** **Schedule of Events:** **From 5:50 PM to about 6:00 PM:** People arrive and help themselves to aperitivo, wine and other refreshments - ALL COMPLIMENTARY :) **At approximately 6:10 PM - 6:20 PM:** MADISON owner Irina will welcome all and introduce the evening's sponsor Pietro Briccola, Owner and President of Bric's of Italy. Pietro will speak for about 10 minutes describing the beautiful area of Lake Como, give a little history of his company and how it has evolved since his father Mario Briccola started the company over 60 years ago. He will be interesting! **From approximately, 6:20 PM - 7 PM:** Learn from Travel Ambassador Angel Castellanos the art of traveling in Italy, expert tips and secrets about how to pack and enjoy your Italian travels. **7 PM:** Social hour amongst travelers Of course, with all events (and like traveling), the schedule is a mere guide as there is always the possibility of it going longer - but not by too much. This event is guaranteed to be a fun, informative, and classy event. Feel free to bring a friend or two. RSVP by calling (858) 259-7622. **ABOUT THE SPEAKER** Angel Castellanos, Travel Ambassador Angel has over 10 years experience in the travel industry as a tour guide, retailer, buyer, and travel consultant. His passion for art, history, music and architecture have led him to over 35 countries on four continents. Angel draws on his experiences to teach “Smart Travel” and equip travelers with skills to make their trips easier and more enjoyable. His love of travel inspires him to give hundreds of travel talks throughout the United States. Angel has been featured in *USA Today* & *Los Angeles Times*. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/0…
— May 4, 2013 5:22 p.m.