Dawn Nantes & Joaquin Rodriguez

Dawn & Joaquin

April 28, 2012

Dawn Nantes & Joaquin Rodriguez

Dawn & Joaquin

April 28, 2012

We're going to Europe!

We want to start our new life off with a bang. Since neither of us have traveled together (or even taken a small vacation in the last 2 and a half years) we wanted to have our honeymoon be the trip of a lifetime!

Jack has yet to set foot across the sea and I haven't been overseas in almost 12 years! Our goal is to experience as much as we can in the time we have to vacation.

Our first stop will most likely be Paris, France. For those that know me they know that I am in love with this city! I want to share that love with Jack so he can see what I am always talking about. From there we would like to head over to Nice, France. Neither of us has been to Nice so it will be exciting exploring this city together! After France we will be off to Italy were we will visit Venice, Florence and lastly Rome.

I know that no matter what or where we will go it will be amazing. Traveling is a passion for both of us but we never really have the time to do much of it. Working the most during the summer keeps us from really taking a break during the year. We hope that this chance will give us enough opportunity to get out of California and really make time for ourselves as a newly married couple!

We thank you all so much for helping us get the chance to live out our traveling dreams! We couldn't do it without you. We love you all!!

With love,
Jack and Dawn

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Eiffel Tower Tickets and Champagne - We will be timing our visit so we can sip champagne and watch the sunset. How romantic!
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Exploring the Loire Valley - An excursion to the châteauxs dotting the valley's rich fields and forests will familiarize us with the French Renaissance's architectural aesthetics and with the intrigues of the kings and their courts.
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Tour of the Louvre - We'll visit the "museum among museums." Once a home to kings, the Louvre has enduring links with French history, drawing on the spirit of the Revolution and its notion of perpetual innovation.
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Biking in the Countryside - The country that invented La Tour de France offers thousands of options for bike trips. We plan to take at least one day trip in Provence, Burgundy, or the Loire Valley.
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Our Paris Hotel - We are staying at a hotel in a beautiful section of the city to truly embrace Parisian culture!
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Apertif - In France, the tradition of the Aperitif means relaxing with a local spirit, gourmet snacks, and good friends. We will experience it for ourselves every afternoon at a new place!
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Spending a Night at the Opera - More than 2,000 new operas were staged in Italy during the 18th century, and since then, Italian opera fans have earned a reputation as the most demanding in the world. We'll be attending at least one opera performance!
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Train Tickets - Our train ride from Rome to Milan will be in the first class cabin. We'll get the upper deck for great views!
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Biking in the Countryside - Italy offers hundreds of options for bike trips. We plan to take a day trip through the Tuscany region.
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Dining Out - From Al Covo to Trattoria de Remigio, the dining destinations in Venice are exceptional. Your gift will help us enjoy one of the best meals of the trip in an unforgettable setting.
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Experiencing the Glories of the Empire - Even after centuries of looting, much remains of the legendary Roman Empire. Of course, Rome boasts the greatest share - we'll find everything from the Roman Forum and the Pantheon to the Colosseum.
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Visiting the Art Cities - When Italy consisted of dozens of principalities, art treasures were concentrated in many small capitals. Although Rome, Florence, and Venice are the best known, we hope to also visit stunning collections in Assisi and Verona.
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Riding Venice's Grand Canal by Gondola - The S-shaped Canal Grande is the most romantic waterway in the world. A ride on the canal will give us ever-changing glimpses of the city's poignant beauty.
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Dining Italian-Style - Regardless of how much pizza and lasagna we've had in our life, we are ready to taste the real thing in Italy. We'll find our experience the closest thing to heaven. Buon appetito!
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Markets of Venice - Venice boasts numerous open-air markets and some terrific outdoor spaces. Help us explore these spots, pick up some picnic supplies and other interesting finds along the way.
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Our Rome Hotel - We're staying at a hotel in a beautiful section of the city to truly embrace Roman culture!
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Our Venice Hotel - We're staying at a hotel in a beautiful section of the city to truly embrace Venetian culture!
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Private Gondola Ride - Venice is one of the most unique cities in the world due to its abundance of canals and bridges. We'll get a private tour and see the city from a completely different perspective!
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Venice Wine Tasting - The city is a great walking destination and a perfect spot to do some wine tasting at the local restaurants and bistros. Who knows, perhaps we'll arrive to a few via gondola.
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Food Tour of Venice - Whether it be at a corner bakery, neighborhood bistro or quick bite at a market, we can't wait to indulge in the unique flavors and culinary specialties of the city.
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Train Tickets - Our train ride outside of the city will be in the first class cabin. We'll get the upper deck for great views!
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Breakfast in Bed - What could be better? Mimosas required.
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Visit The Picasso Gallery in Lucerne.
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Champagne Brunch - We've arranged so many excursions, it is more than likely going to drain us! We'll need to power up with a delicious brunch and mimosas.
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