I don't know where to begin my praise for this place! Perhaps with the bottle of olive oil, red wine, and fresh regional breads (all made by Dino and his family) that awaited my husband and I on our arrival to the Corte di Noemi? With sipping evening glasses (bottles) of wine on the studio's incredible terrace? Or perhaps with Dino's personal car tour of Morciano di Leuca and Torre Vado (and introduction to the Italian aperitivo) on our first day there? Or should I just talk about the studio itself (perfect size, absolutely charming) or it's incredible location in Salento (a short bike ride to some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy)? While I don't have the space here to go into all the details about what made our week-long stay so incredible, I'll summarize by saying that even more than the actual studio and location itself (which were both amazing), it was Dino, Dolores, and Noemi (and their pets!) that made our vacation feel truly special and helped us to develop a real love of the region.

Thanks again you guys for all your hospitality (and talking us to Lecce to catch our train at the last minute...;))! Come visit us in New England any time!