January 11, 2011
Welcome to our January-February 2011 issue of
" Slow Travel for Women " Newsletter
Happy New Year from Slow-Travel-for-Women.Com!
Have you made your new year’s resolution? We have. “To travel more and to savor the experiences and friendships made while traveling”.
Want to join us? We have wonderful tours ready for you this 2011 and can’t wait to meet you. No more postponing or delays, take a look at the fantastic tours we have or ask us for a special custom tour built around your interests and destinations. We look forward to hearing from you.
We have added a new page to our website called "Your Travel Stories". Do forward your tips and trends that you have experienced so they can be shared with our readers. Please click on Your Travel Stories
New Year Specials
Take advantage of our “New Year Specials” – discounts on many of our tours from 10% to 15% off. This is valid for all reservations made till March 1st 2011. Check each tour for the various discounts available.
Remember to take a look at our Custom Tours page. We can help you find the best solution for your next trip and do all the planning for you from hotels to sightseeing to transportation.
Take a look at our aStore run in collaboration with Amazon.com. Check out the travel guides and books as well as luggage and travel accessories.
Muriel & Ann invite you to check their website for tour updates and new destinations for 2011.
Ann & Muriel will be accompanying some of the tours themselves as follows:
Ann will be present for the following tours:
Lisbon & Madeira: May 18 – 25, 2011
Summer in Cape Cod: June 5-11, 2011
Fall in New England: October 14 – 21, 2011
Muriel will accompany the group on these tours:
Greek Islands: September 19 – 26, 2011
Sicily & Malta: September 30 – October 7, 2011
New York Pre-Xmas: December 2 -10, 2011
Our new 2011 Destination Survey is online, so take a few minutes to let us know where you would like to go. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated!
We received comments and suggestions from some of our male readers.
We appreciate their interest. Please remember that some of our tours are open to men. Of course, all our Custom Tours are open to both men and women alike.
2011 Survey
We thank our subscribers for their support and comments. We also encourage our readers to forward the newsletter to friends so they can sign up for our free
Slow Travel for Women Newsletter.
We wish you fun reading and many exciting journeys with us in 2011. You deserve it!
This month we have included a delicious vegetarian recipe,
Carrot and Ginger Soup. Do try it. It's a heartwarming dish.
Ann & Muriel
Slow-Travel-for-Women
Slow Cooking Recipe No. 18
CARROT AND GINGER SOUP – a delicious vegetarian treat
Submitted by Roseline Grech, Florida
Colorful and fragrant this soup is light and soothing, especially on a cool night. This carrot soup with ginger is a nutritious and low fat soup recipe with just a touch of sweetness and a touch of spice. This soup recipe is both vegetarian and vegan and a great meal with a salad and a piece of crusty bread.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced
4 cups chopped and peeled carrots (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups orange juice
dash nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a large pot, sauté onions and ginger in olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add carrots and vegetable broth and reduce heat to medium. Allow to simmer for about 40 minutes, or until carrots are soft.
Add orange juice and stir well.
Working in small batches and using a food processor or blender, process soup until smooth. Return to pot or serving bowl and add nutmeg, salt and pepper, stirring well.
Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream if desired and enjoy!