Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine Company Profile
Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine is a pair of individuals who are committed to providing our valued guests with unique private recreational programming in Northeastern Italy. Italiaoutdoors was founded in 2006 by recreational programming expert Vernon McClure. Vernon, now guiding under the name McClure's Bike Italy, has over 20 years of experience offering unique active tours, offering a full-immersion experience in the regions of Northeastern Italy. In 2010, Kathy Bechtel founded Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine, with the goal of complementing Vernon's expertise with in-depth explorations into the amazingly diverse food and wines that we discover along the way.
We both share a passion for a healthy lifestyle - one that combines enjoyable activities, a sharing of great food and wine, and the constant opportunity to learn and grow. Our programs are small, personally designed by us, and individually adapted to our guests’ fitness levels and interests. We lead each tour ourselves, preferring to offer a few unique trips with exceptional service rather than expand our offerings. We design programs for biking, hiking, skiing and walking. While we offer a few scheduled trips, we enjoy the opportunity to provide private tours at your schedule for small groups of 4 to 12. With private programming, we can support tours of varying durations and budgets. We take considerable pride in providing an exceptional level of quality, personalized service,and a great value for your vacation dollar with each and every one of our tours.
News from Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine:
Customized Dolomites Cycling Adventures Now Available from Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine
Design Your Own Tour, with one of "Italy's Best Local Guides" NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Dec. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Dolomites are renowned for their natural beauty, but for avid cyclists their appeal only begins with the majestic scenery. These mountains are the scene of the most challenging climbs in cycling lore, and a sought-after destination for […]
Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine Private Guide Service Creates Custom Italian Ski Adventures for 2014
Custom Luxury Tours for Small Groups Combine Ski and Snowboarding in the Dolomites with Gourmet Dining and Wine Tastings NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Sept. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Responding to growing demand for exceptional and personalized travel experiences, Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine is now working with clients to create their 2014 custom luxury ski holidays in Italy. These small group tours are […]
"Great Tour Guides of Northern Italy" Honor Bestowed Upon Vernon McClure of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine
Dream of Italy Magazine recognizes Italiaoutdoors owner, lead guide for his expertise in outdoor adventures, Italian culture and history. NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Vernon McClure, owner and recreational specialist for Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine, was recently named one of the "Great Tour Guides of Northern Italy" by Dream of Italy magazine. Vernon was […]
Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine Welcomes Single Travelers with their Customizable Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria Tour
Solo travelers will enjoy bike route customization, pre- and post-tour travel planning, and no single supplement NEWBURYPORT, Mass., July 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Responding to requests for single traveler friendly tours, Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine, (www.italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine.com) is eliminating the single supplement on their upcoming Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria tour. Italiaoutdoors' two owners personally guide […]
New Bike, Wine Tours in Umbria and Tuscany Offered by Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine
Bike the Wine Roads tour series is led by "Best Local Tour Guide 2013" Vernon McClure and chef and wine guide Kathy Bechtel NEWBURYPORT, Mass., June 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine, (www.italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine.com) is launching two new itineraries for fall 2013. These new cycling holidays are intimate experiences, limited to 8 guests, and […]
