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Marcello and Raffaella,
this week has been unforgettable! I could not have imagined a better introduction to the Bologna culture! I will cherish this experience and look forward to returning.
Tymel H. - Jacksonville - FL - USA


I first became aware of Bluone through the Fine Living Network television channel. (...) I wanted an off the beaten path experience – not a canned “Italian Encounter”.
I wanted to be included in the every day chatter of Italian living – even if I didn’t understand what was being said!
Marcello and Raffaella Tori, Bluone’s creators, personally tailored the tour to satisfy what I wished to capture in my visit to Italy. Our correspondence prior to my visit helped me develop a confidence that “everything was going to O.K.”. It wasn’t long before I felt like we were long lost friends – and we hadn’t even met!
Raffa greeted us at the airport and from that moment on for the rest of our tour we felt completely safe and well informed about the customs and habits of our host city Bologna and the surrounding villages. Even when we were exploring on our own in our free time we felt protected knowing that we had Marcello and Raffa a phone call away.
What we experienced in the next week is almost beyond description. We visited many small entrepreneurs who are making a go of it in the agri-tourism business. These were not large “tourist traps” that are impersonal and routine. The farmers and artisans were hosting only us, speaking directly to us and revealing the trials and joys that go along with establishing small fledgling businesses. All of the people our guides introduced us to were enthusiastic about their work and showed a genuine love of food and service. Our hands-on cooking sessions reminded me of learning from my mother or grandmother – nurturing and intimate.
We left Italy feeling part of an extended family – exactly the type of experience I had dreamed of….genuine.
Melanie A. - Vero Beach - FL - USA