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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Start of Program
May 14, 2012
4:30 pm at the hotel
You will be staying at the Hellenia Yachting Hotel that night.
Location: Giardini Naxos
Nearest city or town: Taormina
Nearest highway: Autostrada
Nearest airport: Fontana Rossa, Catania
Transportation to site: Transfers provided for group travelers. Independent travelers can request to join the courtesy transfer provided on group arrival day. Details included in materials sent by Trinity College. To reach the program site on your own, there are two options - taxi or public bus. Taxi fare direct from the airport to the hotel is approx. EUR 100. More economical option is public shuttle bus operated by ETNA TRASPORTI www.etnatrasporti.it; email: info@etnatrasporti.it). Service runs hourly from Catania airport to Giardini Naxos. The stop is to the right of the terminal exit. Purchase a one-way ticket to Giardini Naxos from the kiosk or directly from the driver. The stop closest to the hotel is Recanati. The ride should take just over one hour. Buses leave every hour from 7:00 am to 7:45 pm, reduced service on Sundays and holidays. Fare is approx. € 10 per person including luggage. When you get off at Recanati and gather your luggage from the storage compartment in the belly of the bus, walk in the direction the bus was going, turn right at the corner and the hotel is about 100 yards on the left side of the street. Prices are approximate and subject to change

End of Program
May 29, 2012
9:00 am, early morning transfers to airport
You will be staying at the Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa the night before.
Location: Departure
Transportation to site: Transfers provided for group travelers on group departure day. Independent travelers can request to join the courtesy transfer (on group departure day) by completing the request form sent by Trinity College. To reach the airport on your own, a taxi is the most convenient public transportation. Fare to Palermo airport is about 50 euros. Max. 4 passengers per taxi. Prices are approximate and subject to change.
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: The Hellenia Yachting Hotel is not in Taormina proper, but seaside just a few miles to the south in the quiet beach community of Giardini-Naxos.

Contact info:
Via Jannuzzo, 41
Giardini Naxos (ME), 98035 Italy
phone: + 011 39 0942 51737
web: www.hotel-hellenia.it

Room amenities: Each room is equipped with a television set, minibar, hair dryer and safe box for valuables. Central heating and air conditioning.

Facility amenities: It has modern facilities including elevator, laundry service and an outdoor swimming pool. For checking emails, a convenient internet point is located in the lobby of the hotel next door.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: contact Trinity College
To book additional nights complete the request form included in the program materials sent by Trinity College 3 months before departure date.
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: Formerly a Mercederian monastery (who facilitated prisoner exchanges during the 16th c.) it was combined with 2 adjacent buildings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to form a bank and stock exchange. Newly restructured and updated in 2005 it is a modern business class hotel with full amenities. The old courtyard, supported by ancient columns, is a covered atrium. Centrally located in the heart of Palermo, near museums and opera theaters, this is an ideal location to explore the city. Enjoy the Liberty epoch decor in the common area and restaurants and modern rooms.

Contact info:
Via dei Cartari 18
Palermo, NA 90133 Italy
phone: +39 091-320-075
web: www.piazzaborsa.it

Room amenities: Direct dial telephones from room; toiletries provided; mini bar; safe in room; individual thermostat; Internet connection, television.

Facility amenities: Conference center, SPA, massage, and aesthetic center (please book ahead), Turkish bath, whirlpool, fitness center with resistance machines (free for guests). Bars, restaurants, boutiques.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: contact the hotel directly
Book additional nights through the website of the hotel or contact the hotel directly by phone or fax.

Check out time: 10:00 AM
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