November 2-9, 2024
Join Lauren Wood, host of the Women in Trial Travel Summit, for a specially curated small group trip to Morocco in the fall of 2024. Just ten women, one sponsor and your host will make up a small group of twelve for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit the exciting country of Morocco. Attendees will take in the wonderful things that Morocco has to offer, while simultaneously checking off six hours of those pesky MCLE* specialty credits (covering topics like ethics, competency and bias). No detail is overlooked, and guests will enjoy luxury accommodations, private tours, private transportation with a dedicated chauffeur and delicious meals. If you are looking to spend a week bonding with your female colleagues, sharing trial stories, discussing cases, and checking off six hours of MCLE* specialty credits—all while enjoying incredible food, wine and Italian culture—then this group trip is not to be missed.
*Note: MCLE credits are pending State Bar approval.
Accommodations
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8 Day Itinerarys
Sunday, November 3
Fes + Wine Tasting
After breakfast, we'll drive to Fes, stopping at the Roman Ruins of Volubilis and Meknes Imperial Doors along the way. The drive is just a few hours, which will be in an air-conditioned luxury minibus just for the group. We'll stop for lunch at a local winery, with wine tasting included. In the afternoon, we'll arrive in Fes, where you'll check in to the beautiful Palais Amani, known for its incredible tile floors and stunning rooftop. After you get situated in your room, you'll join back up with the group for a dinner together at the Riad.
Saturday, November 2
Meet in Casablanca
Book your flight to Casablanca Airport (CMN) and aim to arrive in the morning. Once at the airport, you'll be picked up by private transportation. On Saturday, you'll meet up with the group, visit the Hassan II Mosque and the Hobouss in the afternoon, then everyone will dine together at the famed Rick's Cafe, a restaurant designed to recreate the bar made famous by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the movie classic Casablanca. That evening, you'll check in to your shared or single occupancy room at the beautiful Four Seasons Casablanca.
Monday, October 10
San Miniato Truffle Hunting
Ever wonder where those delightful white truffles come from? Well, you'll soon find out. Often touted as a bucket list item for true foodies, truffle hunting in the Italian countryside is a real treat. After our morning MCLEs over breakfast, we will head out to the countryside where we will meet a master truffle hunter, learn all about the art of truffle hunting, then dine on the famous white truffles of the area while savoring some of the region's best wine. That afternoon, we will explore the quaint city of San Miniato, then return to our villa to enjoy dinner either in the villa or at a restaurant nearby.
Tuesday, October 11
Wine Tasting in Chianti
You'll gain 1 hour of MCLE specialty credits over breakfast before heading out mid-morning to some of the local wineries in Chianti. You'll tour the winery and sample wines at the famed Antinori nel Chianti Classico (pictured), where you'll enjoy lunch in their rooftop restaurant, Rinuccio 1180, with a custom menù selected by the chef. After lunch, you will move on to other wineries, such as Castello Di Poppiano or Castello Monsanto. After an afternoon sampling Tuscan wines, you will head back to the villa where your private chef will cook authentic Italian-style pizzas.
Wednesday, October 12
Day Trip to Pisa
After gaining 1 hour of specialty credits over breakfast in the morning again, the group will take a day trip to the town of Pisa, which is about an hour drive. You'll of course see the famed Leaning Tower, then grab a casual lunch together. After lunch, you'll see the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Campo Santo and the Bapistery. After several hours of free time to shop, visit museums, or simply take a passeggiata, you'll join back up with the group for a dinner together at a seafood restaurant in Pisa (their specialty).
Thursday, October 13
Free Day
After a light breakfast and an hour of MCLE credits in the morning, we'll decide as a group on what we would like to do for the day. You can choose to stay at the villa for some alone time, split off in smaller groups for activities like hiking or walking through the countryside, or visit another of Tuscany's cute, quaint towns like Montepulciano, Arezo or Montalcino--all of which are known for their wonderful wines. Finally, we will all enjoy our last meal at the villa together, with a three course meal cooked by Chef Celine. Then pack your bags for a full day in Florence tomorrow!
Friday, October 14
Florence
We'll start our day with a light breakfast, then load up in our Sprinter van for a full day trip to Firenze. Making the most of our time, you will get 1 hour of MCLE specialty credits over breakfast and 1 hour during the ride there. We'll spend the morning at the famed Accademia Gallery (where you'll find Michelangelo's David) then join up for lunch at a casual Florentine eatery. After lunch, you'll visit the Uffizi Gallery and then spend the afternoon walking through Mercato Centrale or along Ponte Vecchio. We'll finish off the trip with some cocktails and dinner together that evening.
Saturday, October 15
Depart Home
We will stay Friday night at a hotel in Florence. Thankfully the airport is very close to the city center. Since most flights to the United States leave out of Florence in the morning, we'll all need to be ready to depart early from our hotel room to get to the airport on time. The departure time will depend on people's respective flights. Should you wish to stay an additional night in Florence, you are encouraged to do so (at your own expense). By this time, you should have plenty of friends to keep you company and join you for an extra day.
Trip Cost
$3,600 double occupancy • $4,000 single occupancy
What's Included
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7 nights of luxury accommodations, in either a single or double occupancy room
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
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2+ Hosted wine tastings
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Private group tours & activities
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Museum entry fees
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A private chauffeur in a Mercedes Sprinter van
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Airport transfers
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All gratuities (we tip generously on your behalf)
What's Not Included
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Flights (or transportation to and from Florence, should you wish to fly into Rome or Milan)
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Travel insurance (required)*
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Some alcohol
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Optional add on activities
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Souvenirs
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Meals when not joining the group for the hosted meals
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Airport transfers if the attendee chooses to arrive or depart early or late
Please Read Before Signing Up
Space for this trip is limited and it is anticipated that it will fill up quickly. After registration, you will be sent a link to pay a $500 deposit. Your spot cannot be held without paying the deposit. You will have three (3) days to pay the deposit; after which, if payment has not been received, your spot may be given away to someone else.
Since the food and wine of Italy are two of it’s most prized features, much of this trip centers around enjoying traditional Italian food and Italian wines. If you are on a strict diet or have a gluten allergy, this trip is probably not for you.
This is a group trip. If you cannot commit to being on time—as a courtesy to other attendees—then this trip is also not for you. Similarly, if you do not do well in a small group setting, you may want to reconsider attending.
If you can commit to being respectful of other attendees, are open to trying new foods, and are looking for a trip where you will bond with like-minded female trial lawyers, enjoy incredible dishes and see what the stunning Italian countryside has to offer, then it would be our pleasure to host you.
*All attendees are required to purchase a travel insurance policy that includes medical coverage. While any travel insurance policy with medical coverage will suffice, attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase a policy with Cancel for Any Reason coverage. In the event that life gets in the way last minute and you are required to cancel within thirty (30) days of the trip, for a reason that is not covered by typical insurance policies, Cancel for Any Reason coverage may help get some of your money back. Please read the entirety of our cancellation policy, along with general Terms & Conditions, HERE.
Flights & Travel Information
Though how you get to Florence is entirely up to you, attendees are encouraged to take a flight that leaves the United States on the afternoon of Friday, October 7th and arrives in Italy either in the morning or midday on Saturday, October 8th. Taking a bullet train, you can get from any of the other major international airports in Italy (specifically, Milan or Rome) to Florence in just a couple hours. Obviously the most ideal option is to fly direct into Florence, but most flights don't get into Florence until the late afternoon or evening, and flying into Milan or Rome is much cheaper. If you need help with flights, please do not hesitate to reach out to Lauren for help.
Travelers to Italy need only to show their Passenger Locator Form (PLF) in digital or paper format and their Covid-19 Vaccine Passport (vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or negative molecular or antigen test) for entry. As the Covid-19 pandemic remains ongoing, attendees are advised that travel is at ther own risk.
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