Registry for Nicole Barsalona & Michael Tonelli

Nicole Barsalona & Michael Tonelli

Hello Family and Friends!

As many of you know, Nicole and I have been lucky enough to see some amazing places in our first 26 years, from studying abroad in Europe, to wonderful trips with friends, incredible adventures with our families, and most recently our excursions while Nicole has been on tour. Traveling has always been very important to us (after all, we did meet on an island!), and despite our hectic school or work schedules over the years, we have always made it a priority to steal away every chance we could get. Now, we are getting ready to take the opportunity as a married couple and we're planning a whirlwind summer of travels before heading to Philadelphia to make our new home.

We've reserved the two most romantic spots on our journey for the first two weeks following the wedding. We'll kick off these two weeks in Rome, where we'll revisit some of our favorite sites and restaurants, and then make our way down the coast to Positano. After experiencing the beautiful sights and sounds of Italy we'll fly to Greece, where we'll relax on the island of Santorini and explore the surrounding islands.

Given our exciting itinerary, and having realized that our kitchen is fully stocked with appliances we'll probably never use, having our friends and family help us create an unforgettable honeymoon seemed like a wonderful alternative to a traditional registry. So, we have listed some fun items here, from romantic dinners to cooking classes and excursions, all at varying levels. However, we also have two charities that are dear to our hearts, so please do not feel obligated to give gifts if you'd prefer to make donations to the Alzheimer's Association or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

And truly, having you celebrate with us in Nassau is the greatest gift of all!

Thank you all for your love and friendship over the years, and we look forward to seeing you in Nassau in June!

All our love,

Mike and Nicole

Destination

Rome, Positano, Ischia and Santorini

Dates

06/08/09 - 06/21/09

Gifts are welcome!
The value will be used
toward trip expenses.

TRIP DETAILS

After a fantastic celebration on June 6 (and a couple of days to recover), we will be setting off from New York City on June 8, for an overnight flight to Rome. We'll reunite with the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum...not to mention Mike's favorite food!

Following our two nights in Rome, we'll jump in the manual rental car and drive down the coast to Positano, with plans to stop in Naples and Pompeii. In Positano, we'll be spending three nights perched in the mountains overlooking the Mediterranean. Taking in the sun and sea, we'll be exploring the Amalfi coast, and enjoying the local food.

From there it will be a quick ferry ride to one of the islands off the coast, where we will spend two nights on the volcanic island of Ischia which sits in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea and is known for its thermal springs and volcanic sand beaches.

We will then make our way back to Naples and fly to Santorini, Greece for five nights in the Greek Islands. After connecting in Athens, we will land on the island known for its unforgettable sunsets. Another volcanic island, Santorini is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions ever: 3,600 years ago an eruption left a large caldera filled with water and surrounded by massive cliffs. One popular theory holds that the eruption is the source of the legend of Atlantis. Set high on the cliffs, we will enjoy the sunsets and Greek cuisine as we reminisce about the 9 incredible years together that brought us to that moment.

Below is a list of exciting trip elements that will surely make our journey unforgettable!

Hotel in Rome: Our first nights away as husband and wife in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. At the top of the Spanish Steps, we'll begin this new chapter of life together.

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Honeymoon Welcome: A welcome in style, as part of Honeymoon Package, we'll receive Flowers and Champagne on arrival.

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In-Room Spa Treatments: To melt away the last nine months of wedding planning without having to leave our room!

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Breakfast in Rome: We'll rev up our energy with a large breakfast before we head out to explore Rome each day (and we'll need it if Mike gets us lost until the wee hours again...).

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Italian Phrasebook: While Mike took one semester of Italian back in college, Nicole will refer to phrasebook to keep us heading in the right direction.

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Passes for Ancient Rome: A trip to il Foro Romano, Museo Palatino and Il Colosseo. Our trip back to Roman times will be possible with a 2-day 3-in-1 pass.

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Pizza in Rome: You don't think we are going to go to Rome and not have pizza? We'll stop at one of the many wonderful Napolitano pizza spots in Rome for lunch.

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Trip to the Vatican and Passes for Sistine Chapel: As good Roman Catholics, we will be checking out the Vatican, climbing the steps of the Capella, and trying to be quiet in the Sistine Chapel.

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Dinner at La Pergola - Rome: For our first romantic dinner as a married couple, this six course extravaganza at one of the best restaurants in Rome, perched on a hotel roof overlooking the dome of St. Peter's, will be a meal to remember.

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Rental Car to Positano: Cruising down the Autostrade, Mike will be relearning manual to take us through wine country on our way to Positano, and out to Naples and Pompeii.

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Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour outside of Roma: We will visit the oldest and most beautiful vineyards in the Frascati region, and taste a selection of wines and freshly pressed olive oils at the famous Pallavicini estate.

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Hotel in Positano: Nestled in the hills above the Mediterranean, this incredible hotel in the village of Positano offers unforgettable views and daily yatch trips along the coast for hotel guests.

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Tickets for Pompeii: Two passes for Pompeii will allow Nicole to live her dream of being an Archaeologist, at least for a day!

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Cooking class in Positano, Italy: While visiting the Amalfi coast we will learn how to make fresh mozzarella and even Limoncello! Salute!

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Boat ride through Positano Harbor The best way to take in the views of the towns built into the mountainside is by sea. We'll tour the Grotta dello Smeraldo, a cave system, and Li Galli, 3 islands linked to the legend of the Sirens.

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Limoncello in Positano A hallmark of the Amalfi Coast, Limoncello is a must have while in Positano.

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Dinners at Da Vincenzo, Next2, and La Tagliata in Positano: Three of the local restaurants in Positano, with great food, wine, and views for a reasonable price (outside of the conversion rate!).

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Ferry to and from Ischia: From the Naples Port to the Island of Ischia, a trip on the hydrofoil will take us 45 minutes each way.

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Accomodation in Ischia: Right on the beach in Ischia, this will be our starting point for our island adventure.

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Trip to Castle Aragonese: Built in 474 BC and updated through the ages, the Castle is built on a rock island off the coast and connected to land by a stone bridge built by Alfonso V of Aragon in 1441.

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Dinners in Ischia: With spectacular scenery, we'll dine out in Ischia as we look out across the Mediterranean.

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Flights to Santorini: From Naples we will end the Italy portion of the trip and head to Santorini via Athens on Olympic Airlines.

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Hotel in Santorini: Perched in the cliffs above the caldera, we will finally unwind, taking in some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world from our balcony.

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Greek Phrasebook: Without Evan this time, we will desperately need a handy Greek Phrasebook. Or two.

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Scooter Adventures: We will tour around the island of Santorini, visiting the black sand beaches and the village of Oia... and yes, we will look as silly as the guy in this picture.

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Sunset Dinners in Santorini: Watching the sunset while eating dinner perched on a cliff will be a memory we won't soon forget. We'll visit various local eateries for dinner each night.

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Lunch in Oia: After scootering over to the far side of the island, and climbing a seemingly endless mountain of stairs, we will catch our breath and dine in this amazing town.

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Farwell Dinner: To close out a fantastic two weeks in Italy and Greece, we will say goodbye to Santorini with some souvlaki, wine, and ouzo, as we toast how lucky we are to have our health, friends, family, and each other.

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