We are flying into Venice, then returning home via Dubrovnik after 12 days in Italy and Croatia!

Why wear out a gondolier when we can kayak the Venice canals? This gift covers a half-day guided kayak tour of Venice.

This gift will cover admission to the Itinerari Segreti (Secret Passages) of Venice, where we'll discovery the mystery and intrigue of Venice's past.

We discovered that the Italian shoe company bearing Ric's last name (and Kristy's soon-to-be last name) is just 28 miles from where we will catch the ferry to Croatia! Of course, we have to go there. This gift will help us each to purchase some stylish new Lanciotti shoes as a souvenir of our trip.

We have a feeling there will be ample culinary delights to enjoy in Venice! Your gift will treat us to a special meal during the first few nights of our trip.

Part of Ric's heritage is Italian, part of Kristy's is Croatian. With this gift you will be helping us bridge the histories of our two families as we cross the Adriatic sea in a ferry from Ancona, Italy to Zadar, Croatia. Don't worry, we think the boat will be a bit larger than the one in the photo.

We will be spending a couple of nights on Vis Island in Croatia. With this gift, we will find the restaurant with the best view in Vis Town for dinner. We promise to send you a picture!

Off of the coast of the small island of Vis in Croatia, there is a smaller island called Bisevo. And on Bisevo is the Blue Grotto. It sounds amazing, and your gift will cover the cost of chartering a boat to get there!

With this gift, you will help us say goodbye to Croatia with a delicious dinner in Dubrovnik on our last night. Živjeli!