Published on Friday, May 18, 2012 by JacobMartin With countless beachside restaurants, artisanal ceramic shops, and natural sceneries, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular Italy travel destinations that attract thousands of visitors every year. However, the coast is more about seaside setting rather than sights. Small pebble beaches, hidden coves, deep fjords, and natural arches make this coast a picture-perf...

Published on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Daniel Looking for a perfect hotel to stay in Italy? Well, apart from interesting historic remains, stunning art, and yummy pizzas, this country of wonders also offers a wide range of hotels to spend your holidays. From small apartments to seven star hotels, it gives you many accommodation options to choose from. The hotels in Italy not just offer good service, but also serv...

Published on Thursday, May 10, 2012 by JacobMartin If you want to celebrate your love for that special someone in your life, then head towards Rome, which tops the list of world’s most romantic destinations. Mesmerizing views, romantic boat tours, and the rose scented air in Saint Peter's will make your honeymoon in Rome an affair to be remembered all through your life. When you have planned to go on a honeymoon tri...

Published on Monday, May 7, 2012 by Kathy McCabe A short train ride from Rome, Castel Gandolfo is a picturesque town with a population of about 8,000 people, overlooking Lake Albano. It is home to the Pope’s summer residence and is one of the Castelli Romani, historic hill towns located around the Alban Hills and dominated by impressive villas. In Piazza della Libertà, the main square, visit the Chiesa di San ...

Published on Sunday, May 6, 2012 by Kathy McCabe Many spring events in Italy mark the arrival of the season's flowers and colorful plants. The medieval village of Castel di Fiori  in Umbria holds a particularly colorful celebration each June, Archeoflora.   The event, to be held this year on June 2 and 3, brings nature and art lovers together for a celebration of flowers, plants and garden furnishing in this hi...

Published on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by JacobMartin If you are on your trip to Italy, then make sure you have Milan in your "to-visit" list. This city, which is amongst the widely preferred Italy travel destinations, carries the true Italian spirit with a fusion of fashion and modernity.  Though, it can be visited throughout the year, there are certain special occasions when Milan will unveil its exotic beauty and cul...

Published on Thursday, April 26, 2012 by JacobMartin If scrumptious food, active nightlife, and impressive landscapes form one face of Italy, then magnificent architectural remains, stunning historical monuments, and renowned museums form the other. Of all the cities of Italy, Florence remains the epitome of breathtaking Italian architecture. To be precise, the truly interesting art and architecture of Florence is what ...

Published on Monday, April 23, 2012 by Kathy McCabe The Grande Progetto Pompei, or Great Pompeii Project was inaugurated this month to revamp the damaged areas of one of the most fragile and historically rich archeological sites in Italy and the world. After years of media criticism that Italy was not properly caring for the site, as well as alarming structural collapses that occurred over the past year and a half...

Published on Saturday, April 21, 2012 by Daniel When it comes to fashion, the first country that would cross anyone’s mind is Italy. Commonly known as the fashion capital of the world, this country has encouraged fashion designers from the times of kings and queens. Today, the tradition has taken a new shape to celebrate the Italian fashion - the Milano Moda Design. Organized by the non-profitable organization Ca...

Published on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by JacobMartin Rome, the city of legends and mythology has been the center of attraction since ancient times. Its lavish ancient palaces, mind-blowing architectural treasures, unbelievable cultures, and many other monuments portray the rich cultural heritage the Romans enjoyed. Apart from these major attractions, Rome is also famous for yet another reason - its valiant emperors! Anc...