Holiday dedicated to Argentine Tango, Friendship and the Joy of Living.

Dates: from 16 to 23 July 2005

Argentine Tango, sun, sea, nature, health, relaxation, good food, friendship...
Level: for intermediate till advanced tango dancers (classes at different levels)

Defined as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean’’, Ustica is a true Paradise, a natural aquarium that holds 50% of the Mediterranean species of flora and fauna...“Blessed be you, who were born in Ustica, and live in Ustica!” (L. S. d'Asburgo Lorena) The island Ustica derives its name from the Roman name Ustum, which means "burnt".
It is probably due to its volcanic aspect and its particular geological structures. This name, however, is contradicted by the green that covers the isle and brightens up its landscape. The Island of Ustica was the first Mediterranean resort to be declared marine natural reserve.
It is an authentic Paradise, thirty-six miles away from the Sicilian Coast, which holds in the depths of its waters most of the marine fauna and flora of our Mare Nostrum. Ustica has been divided into three naturalistic areas in order to avoid the harmful effects of an indiscriminate tourism and has been subject to a series of interventions in defence of its inestimable natural patrimony.

Tango workshops with tango teachers and dancers

for a total amount of more than 40 hours of intermediate 1, intermediate 2, advanced, men and women's technique, chacarera, theatre tango...

The holiday includes
- 40 hours of tango lessons
- half-board accommodation in the beautiful **** Hotel Grotta Azzurra: bed, buffet continental breakfast, sit-down dinner with hors d'oeuvre, first course, second course (usually fish) served with vegetables, salad buffet, desserts and drinks…
-   every night "Noche de Milonga" in the charming "Siesta" hall with a sea view 
-  the "Tango Entertainment" evening with shows in the main square on Friday night
- special discounts on daily land and boat trips, car and/or scooter hiring to visit the island

The accommodation
In the Hotel **** “Grotta Azzurra” (Framon Hotel group). Retired in the most evocative part of Ustica island, with white pavilions and flowering terraces sloping down to the sea, the Hotel is surrounded by an oasis of colours and perfumes typical of the Mediterranean vegetation. A wonderful natural cave, the Grotta Azzurra, is set in the cliff below: renown for its spectacular chromatic plays. All the rooms, furnished with elegance, overlook the sea in a panoramic position towering over the cliff, and have a romantic terrace. The Restaurant offers typical specialities of the island and a refined service. The Hotel's rocky beach is equipped with a swimming-pool with whirlpool, dominated by a characteristic windmill. 
Info: www.framonhotels.com/ENG/Hotels/isoladiustica/intro.htm

A typical menu...
- Swordfish or tunny-fishing products cooked with extra virgin olive oil and wine (Verdello di Sicilia),
- Hard-wheat pasta with aubergines, swordfish, basil and Ustica's capers.
- Grilled "alalunga" (local fish) by the slice or cooked with typical Ustica's flavours,  potatoes and steamed vegetables.
-Fresh fruit in season and chef's dessert.

Information for your trip
- From Palermo (Sicily) there are Ferries and Hydrofoils reaching the Island. 
Info: www.siremar.it , www.usticalines.it

- Low-cost airlines reaching Palermo:  Air-One, Alitalia, Volareweb, Meridiana... 
(it is recommended to book the flight in advance in order to take advantage of the best fares!). You may also want to check for cheaper bus prices with Eurolines (www.eurolines.be). For regular flights we advise that you book your tickets from Brussels via Qualified Travel: www.qtr.be.

- Trasfer from and to the hotel/port is offered non-stop by the hotel  with an 8-seat private minibus. 
Info: Tel: (Italy) +39 091 8449048

- It is possible to reach the Hotel by car. Private car park available.

Other activities on the island...
Discounts available for our tango group for daily land and boat trips, car and/or scooter hiring to visit the island. For further information, contact: Tiziana Pitruzzella, Tel: (Italy) +39 338 9797461. pitruzzellatiziana@tin.it. 

Price and payment...
Euro 680,- per person
all-inclusive: hotel, meals, tango classes, milongas, access to beaches, swimming pools, etc... (travel not included).

Approximately 90 places available (few single rooms offered). 
First come, first served!

Euro 350,- to be paid as down payment at the time of booking by 30 May 2005.

Booking...
Pre-booking via Marisa & Oliver, e-mail: info@marisayoliver.com, Tel: (Belgium) +32 (0)2 345 68 91
Final confirmation and additional information will be given by the local organiser, Carla Terlizzi.

Deposit (by way of subscription) to be paid to the following account:
Payee: CARLA  TERLIZZI
Banca Popolare di Milano 
Via del Serafico 200 (Roma-Eur) 
C/c      000000007104 
Abi       05584 
Cab       03227 
Cin       G 
BIC Code: BPMiiTM1438 
IBAN: IT09 G 05584 03227 000000007104
Amount: Euro 350,-
Reason for Payment : First Name and Family Name ‘’SeaTango’’  USTICA  16/23 July

Organisation
Carla Terlizzi
www.tango-argentino.org
info@tango-argentino.org, 
Tel: (Italy): +39-333-2593127