Siena... Everybody loves Siena!

On this episode, we'll talk about all things Siena.: The food, the art, the wine, the nightlife, and, of course, the Palio.

We'll hear from Leslie Erickson. She is a travel planner with extensive experience helping people plan their trips to Italy. She'll provide some insider tips on how to get to Italy even during our tough economy.

Episode Segments:

A Day in Siena Anthony takes you on a tour of the beautiful city of Sienna, spotlighting some of the cool things to see, some great things to do, as well as history , its wonderful nightlife, and the famous Duomo and Piazza del Campo.
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Travel Planning for Italy If you want to make the most of your trip to Italy, rather than making plans on your own, Anthony highly recommends using a professional consultant. And one such consultant is Anthonys guest Leslie Erickson. Learn about her background, and what she can offer.
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Exploring Siena Anthony continues his tour of the Duomo, its facade, monuments and pulpit. He also takes us to the Piazza del Campo, and talks about the Palio di Siena. Then, iKangaroos Chris Carriero tells us about a unique new 3D attraction in Rome near the Coliseum, that will take you back to 300 BC.
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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Leslie Erickson A native New Yorker and former long-time resident of Burlington, Vermont; Leslie has nurtured a passion for all things travel since leaving New York in1988 to reside in Honolulu, Hawaii for nearly four years. Subsequently residing in Savannah, Georgia; Monterey, California; Bavaria, Germany and Atlanta, Georgia over the last decade, Leslie has taken advantage of these locales to explore the surrounding regions and neighboring countries. Previously, Leslie was employed in the publishing field and then found her way into Human Resources and Retail Management. Adaptability is one of her greatest strengths. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in English and graduated from Bryan Travel College in 2005 upon completing a rigorous Travel Consultant curriculum. Leslie recently obtained her CTA (Certified Travel Associate) status, a professional designation awarded by the Travel Institute that signifies the completion of a professional travel certification program. She also was awarded the Bavarian Ambassador Certificate which is given to travel professionals for in-depth knowledge of this region in Germany. In addition, she was recently certified as a Italian Destination Specialist. Leslie enjoys traveling as much as possible with her daughter and husband. In June 2005 she traveled to Bavaria, Germany and Tuscany and Umbria, Italy, three of her favorite places to explore. Leslie is a member of several professional travel organizations including American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), and the National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents (NACTA). Click Here to visit her website