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If you ve been dreaming about 2011 vacation in Italy, we have some exciting news.  Ciao Bambino has recommended Al Gelso Bianco to families for years and this glorious property is the prize for our fall giveaway!
This wine and olive producing estate in the heart of Chianti is a personal favorite of mine. Set in a superb, much-sought seattle apartment rentals after location for regional sightseeing with easy access to Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano to name a few, Al Gelso Bianco is an ideal venue for families.
First, let s talk about the owner.  Irene Sanesi seattle apartment rentals was raised seattle apartment rentals in Florence and is an absolute gem; she is exactly the kind of small property owner everyone hopes for when traveling in Europe—one who is full of useful seattle apartment rentals and reliable local advice and goes out of her way to share it!  Irene and her staff are full of invaluable information from babysitter recommendations to the best local trattoria for dinner to wine tasting—anything and everything is covered.
Pair these services with a spectacular, pristine rural setting and well-appointed, cozy apartments and you have a winner.  With just a handful of rooms, Al Gelso Bianco feels intimate and highly personalized—a better option than renting your own villa if you are traveling as an independent family.
Irene has donated a week in a 2-bedroom apartment in either April or October in 2011 to Ciao Bambino for our fall giveaway.  If you were inspired by my fall family travel seattle apartment rentals post from yesterday to plan a trip to Italy, now s your chance to stay for a week for free!  If you want to learn more about Al Gelso Bianco, read our complete family-friendly resort review .
One lucky reader will win. To enter the giveaway , leave a comment seattle apartment rentals before 11:59p PST by Wednesday, October 20, 2010 and tell us the name of your favorite family hotel (if you don t have kids, just name your favorite hotel and note this is the case). A few tidbits on why you like the hotel would be great, but are not required to enter the contest.
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UPDATE: One more way to win added on October 11th. Tell your friends about the contest on Facebook with a link back to our 2010 fall giveaway page .  Email kristi@CiaoBambino.com and let us know the post is live. One post per person.
The contest winner will receive a week-long stay in a 2-bedroom apartment at Al Gelso Bianco for up to 2 adults and 2-3 children. Accommodations must be booked by December 4, 2010 for a stay in April or October, 2011. A 200€ security deposit is required at the time of booking.
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