Italy sounds like a great place to unload some green next year - great food, great people. And I've always wanted to see Tuscany.
If you are into photography or not for that matter. I'd recomend
Florence & Tuscany
A Photographic & Cultural Tour
http://www.ronrosenstock.com/tuscany.htm Good guy..And a great photographer/teacher.
Note: Like many in the "arts world" he is a lefty. (We can't all be perfect)