Category Archives: Travel “Quotes”

Hoist a beer or two across Europe

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy”

~ Benjamin Franklin

Beer is intertwined into the fabric of European culture. From the centuries old Abbey breweries of Belgium, to the beer halls of Germany to those historic pubs in the United Kingdom, beer contributes to an area’s identity.

While wine is wonderful, the travel advisors at GetAway Travel do not turn up their collective noses at a good brew or two. Be it a crisp Czech Pilsner, a rich Irish Stout or an intriguingly complex Belgian Ale, we’ll hoist a glass with the best of ‘em.

A beer with friends tastes great anywhere, but a beer with a fellow traveler is an experience. So sit back, take a sip or two of your favorite libation and we’ll pull the tap and dispense some fun beer information. And if it helps influence your next travel adventure, GetAway Travel can get you there.

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Wine-Centric Italy 2014

TuscanyThis custom tour starting in Rome, and then focusing on Tuscany is not available anywhere else.  With just the right balance of history, renaissance art, amazing scenery, savory gastronomy and Italian wine – this is one tour you may not want to miss.

Our next information night is Wednesday, Jan 22 at Vino Etcetera in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.  Perhaps you have never heard of Oconomowoc – no worries, you can still get details on the trip at our web page, where you can also find the tour fact sheet and registration forms.

Please enjoy some of our photos from Tuscany and inspiring quotes on Italy in this Video.