FAQs
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What should I pack?
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- Passport - Euros - you can get them at an ATM in any city or town. Jessica likes to order some from her bank before flying over. At some restaurants in Italy it's best to pay with cash. - Credit card: most places do not take American Express so pack a different credit card. - Cocktail attire outfit for Friday welcome party - Formal attire for wedding day - Swimsuit and sunscreen for Sunday's beach day - Makeup mirror - bathrooms can be dark in Italy so it's helpful to bring a portable mirror to use by a window
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What is a Masseria?
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A Masseria is a fortified farmhouse at the center of agricultural estates once owned by wealthy land barons in the 16th through 18th centuries.
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What makes Masseria Potenti special?
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Masseria Potenti is a 130 hectare estate in the countryside of Manduria, Puglia. The sixteenth century Masseria originally belonged to the rich and powerful family of the Imperiali. It is located amongst olive groves, vineyards and natural Mediterranean landscape. The food at Masseria Potenti is farm-to-table, service wine and olive oil from the estate as well as food grown on the property and local to the region.
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Money/Currency
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Many US banks can order Euros for you before you leave on your trip. Jessica likes to start of with some cash that way. Once in Italy, it's easy to pull out more Euros from ATMs. Credit cards are widely accepted, but cash is preferred for smaller purchases such as gelato, coffee, and taxis. American Express is not taken in most places.