Tango Summer vacation Italy 2023
This summer La Luna is invited again to join Oliver Koch and Marisa van Andel to be part of there tango vacation group in Italy.
This tango holiday is the ideal formula to explore a beautiful region with lots of sun, beaches, nature, gastronomy, and relaxation, combined with healthy movement and fun surrounded by an international group of people sharing the same passion: tango!
TANGO HOLIDAYS LAGO MAGGIORE 2023
In 2022, the tango holiday is in the beautiful cradle of the Lake Maggiore. Surrounded by the Alps, while in the rest of southern Europe the temperature can easily reach 34°C, here you can enjoy the pleasant microclimate (± 26°C) and the stunning beauty of the Northern Italian lakes.
Our groups will be hosted again in one of the ultra-stylish 4* hotels of the Zacchera group in the area, which owns 4 totally renovated authentic art-nouveau establishments.
Date:
Group1: from 23 July untill 30 July
Group2: from 30 July untill 6 August 2023
Venue
At the foot of the Italian Alps, the Lake Maggiore is a paradise for a dream vacation. Its surface of 212 km² offers enchanting and romantic landscapes to be discovered.
The city of Milan (fashion capital) is located 80 km south, Brussels 870 km north. Baveno is easily accessible by car, train (Stresa) and plane. The nearest airport is Milano Malpensa (45 km).
Accommodation
In 2023, our groups of tango dancers will be hosted for the second time in luxurious Zacchera hotels Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno. All 3 hotels are in privileged positions on the shores of Lake Maggiore and the magnificent Gulf of Borromeo. We will hear which of the 4* hotels it will be ony a few weeks before our stay, depending on which of them has the best conditions to host our groups at that moment.
Each hotel offers magnificent rooms, a gorgeous garden, a beautiful swimming pool and a comfortable dancing room for the classes and the milongas. The highly professional staff, elegance, comfort and facilities will make your stay an unforgettably nice experience. All the hotels of the group are very luxurious and have been maintained perfect conditions.
The hotels are surrounded by a large colorful garden with flowers and exotic trees. and has a wonderful private swimming pool with sun loungers, umbrellas and towels.
Spacious private hotel parkings are available at a friendly price. Check out the virtual tour of each hotel.
For the classes and the milongas, the hotels propose a spacious, air conditioned dancing room with a good floor.
All rooms are equipped with a private bath or shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi and many of the rooms offer a stunning view over the lake or the swimming pool.
Each hotel is at walking distance from the town centre and the beaches.
Prices
The price for the full package is 1145€/ person
There is an extra charge view on the lake or pool -> ask Lin info@tangolaluna.be
For those who decide quick: there will be a discount from 2,5% by reservation and payment before 31 May on the deposite amount, and 5% when you make a reservation for 2 weeks on the deposite amount befor 31 May.
> Deposit to be paid within 4 weeks after booking to Lin: 380 € pp.
> Remaining to pay at the hotel during your stay (credit card).
> Not included: trip/shuttle to the hotel (on request), lunches, extras (drinks, snacks…), local tourist tax to pay at the moment of departure (1,60€ pp per day).
Cancellation fees:
– until 14 days after reservation: 25€ pp
– from 15 till 60 days after reservation: 50€ pp
– as of 2 months after reservation until 15th June: 75€ pp
– after 15th June: 50% of the reserved package
– after start of the holiday: the total amount is due, unless a last minute replacement can still be found.Package
Included in the price are:
- Hotel in half board for 7 nights in a double room with private bathroom (bath/shower) and toilet, hair dryer, air conditioning, TV, telephone, WIFI, mini bar, safe. The participants have free access to the private beach, the swimming pool, the garden chairs, the fitness centre, the dancing rooms.
- Breakfast (until 10h00) and buffet supper with typical Italian menu. Every evening in the magnificent dining room with lake view reserved for the tango group, you will enjoy a varied buffet (vegetarian and not) with: first course, main course, side dishes, dessert. 1/4 L mineral water and 1/4 L wine per person are included in the price.
- The tango workshops (a total of 12 hours) by Daniël Lauwens & Lin Petersen.
- Every evening milonga, and a special ball with exhibitions and sales of tango clothes and shoes.
- Not included: private hotel parking, trip/shuttle to the hotel (on request), lunches, extras (drinks, snacks…), local tourist tax to pay at the moment of departure.
Classes Workshops
The classes will be given in English, We speek also french, English and Danish.
Milongas
Every evening there will be a milonga for all the participants together, in the beautiful dancing hall with sprung floor, big terrace and lake view. A special milonga will be organized during the week with a performance by the guest teacher. Local tangueros are also invited to this milonga.
Sales of tango shoes and clothing are also provided at the hotel during the holidays.
Singles
Registrations for the classes can only be done in couples. We try to help singles to find a partner by bringing them into contact with each other. Once registered as a dance couple, however, it is no longer possible to switch partners. So please verify that the relationship between the two dancers is good enough, before registering as a dance couple.
Those who want to find a partner can send an e-mail with age, height, level, and languages or place an ad on the facebook group.
Practical Information
- Arrival 2nd week is foreseen on Sunday 23 July befor or (2nd group 30 July) (18h00).
- Departure on Sunday 30th July or (2nd group) 6th of August after breakfast.
- For tango guests who want to arrive earlier or stay longer and for people who accompany dancers (spouses, children, babysitters …) we have negotiated a more favorable group price. To benefit of the discount price, reservations must be made via Lin only, also for the non-dancers and the extra days. In exchange for the more favorable group price, a small commission will be charged for the organization. Book your extra days at the time of the reservation to benefit of the best conditions.
ATTENTION: the possibilities to extend your stay after the first week or before the second week is limited because the departure day of the first group is the same as the arrival day of the second group. - Also, people who do not want to participate in the classes, but want to participate in the milongas only, can benefit from a discount group price. to stay in the hotel, by booking via Lin only, subject to availability. Participants who take the full package of hotel + classes + milongas have priority.
Address and itinerary of the Hotel
Hotel Simplon and Hotel Dino are located in Baveno. The Bristol Hotel is in nearby Stresa.
Airplane
Milano Malpensa – 45 km
Milano Linate – 90 km
Train
Line Cisalpina Milano/Genève – Station Stresa/Baveno
Route by car
From the north (Belgium, the Netherlands, France, etc): Go to the South via the Gotthard Tunnel (CH). Shortly after the exit of the tunnel (+/- 30 minutes), take exit 47 Bellinzona Sud/Locarno. Take the A13 Locarno Tenero, follow the road towards Ascona. Enter Italy, follow Cannobbio, Cannero Rivera, Ghiffa, Intra, Verbania, Baveno, Stresa.
Bookings
All hotel reservations have to be made only via Lin. Do not contact the hotel directly if you wish to benefit from the group prices or participate in the tango activities.
Registrations are startet. To reserve your tango holidays, please send the complete details of both dancers, to Lin (NL, FR, EN, DK) via info@tangolaluna.be. Phone: +32 476 732 709.
Questions?
Do you have questions or a special request? Mail to Lin via info@tangolaluna.be
