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Vila-real, Spain
Full days on September 14th and 15th — explore the Gothic Quarter and Eixample district. Don't miss a meal at a pintxos bar or seafood along Barceloneta. A great meeting-friendly city with excellent transport links onward to southern Italy.
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Monopoli, Italy
Arrive September 16th to this charming Puglian coastal town close to Ostuni and Alberobello. The historic centre and harbour are perfect for an evening stroll. Try fresh orecchiette with cime di rapa and local Primitivo wine at a masseria restaurant.
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Modena, Italy
Base yourselves here from September 17th to 19th — home of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and world-class balsamic vinegar. The Piazza Grande and Duomo are UNESCO listed and worth an evening visit. An ideal food city for business dinners with standout trattorias throughout the centro storico.
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Florence, Italy
Arrive the evening of the 19th and enjoy a full spare day on September 20th in one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Visit the Oltrarno neighbourhood or the Uffizi Gallery between meetings. Florence's Santa Maria Novella station offers fast and frequent direct trains to Bologna — around 35 minutes.
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Bologna, Italy
Day-trip daily by train from Florence for Cersaie, the leading international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, running September 21st–23rd. BolognaFiere is well connected and the commute from Florence is easy and punctual. Wind down evenings under the famous porticoes with tagliatelle al ragù — the original Bolognese.
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Verona, Italy
Arrive Thursday 24th for Marmomac, the world's leading stone and marble trade fair held at Veronafiere — continue on Friday 25th morning. Stay the night of the 24th in the city centre, close to the iconic Roman Arena and Piazza Bra. Verona is easily reached by high-speed train from Bologna and offers a relaxed, elegant atmosphere for evening meals.
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Milan, Italy
Travel from Verona to Milan on the afternoon of Friday 25th — just under 1.5 hours by high-speed train. Stay one night near Malpensa or Linate airport depending on departure routing. Depart Saturday 26th September back to Sydney and Christchurch respectively.