Today on another installment of the "Karma Connection" blog series where I highlight other types of retreats in order to share the ♥love♥, I'd like to introduce you to

I was lucky enough to meet the beautiful founder,

Jeni Moretti

a few years ago when I was living in Florence. We had "met" through the blogosphere, and finally met in person and enjoyed a glass of, none other than, Chianti. She and her husband Antonio run a wine business and from their love of the grape, came the Passionate Palate tours where they share their knowledge of Italy and Italian wine + food to guests on their trips.

photo:

Artist in Italy

They just announced their upcoming trip this fall, taking place September 5-11 and will allow guests to indulge in VIP wine and food tours, alongside of chef and author Leonardo Curti.

Leonardi Curti

Find out details

HERE

Cin Cin!

This is a new blog category where we plan to feature other inspiring people around the world doing amazing things of their own, because hey, isn't that what part of the yogic spirit is about?

Plus, this gives those of you reading an opportunity to learn about other options out there - retreats that take place on other dates in the year than EAT.PRAY.MOVE and perhaps other places on the globe that are more accessible to you.

photos from

My Marrakesh

This week, as the first KARMA Connection on this blog, I'd love to introduce you to the lovely,

Maryam

, an American who lives in Morocco and blogs at

My Marrakesh

From reading her blog for years now it becomes more and more apparent that Maryam is a sort of Renaissance woman - wearing hats from writer, expat, journalist, traveler, designer, hotelier

of sorts

, wife/mother, and shopper. Yes, among many other things, she's a professional personal shopper and is hosting a retreat this May for those interested in diving deep into the exotic Moroccan shopping experience.

photos from

My Marrakesh

When she isn't acting as purveyor of peacocks at home on her 9-acre olive grove property, she's getting ready to host amazing experiences for her guests in May at the

Ace Camp Morrocan Shopping Retreat

. Enjoy a week shopping in the souks with Maryam as a guide, Morrocan wine tastings, palace visits, expert talks, and lodging at the

Peacock Pavillions

boutique hotel.

Find out more on Maryam's site

HERE

. And say,

"salam alekoum"

for me!