Published on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 by Kathy McCabe As the legend says, throw a coin or coins in Rome's Trevi Fountain, you will be assured a return visit to Rome. Nearly every visitor to Rome makes the trek to the Eternal City's most famous fountain in order to not tempt fate and take part in the age old ritual that was chronicled in the movie Three Coins in the Fountain.  (See more below on how many coins and h...

Published on Sunday, August 26, 2012 by Steve I don’t know about you but I go to Italy to eat and drink…Sure I love traipsing through the ancient ruins, learning the history behind the world-class art.But if I could only do only two things in Italy:  they would be Mangia (Eat) e Bevi (Drink) I think many of our guests feel the same way. So I proudly introduce… ...Perillo’s NEW 10-Day Mangia e Bevi Tou...

Published on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 by Kathy McCabe While Pisa was thought to have cornered the market on Italy’s most famous “leaning” building, Rome appears to be taking a page from the Pisa playbook as scientists say Rome’s Colosseum is leaning to one side by as much as  15 inches. Officials announced this month that the Colosseum will undergo 2.5 years of repairs starting in December 2012.   The good n...

Published on Thursday, July 26, 2012 by Kathy McCabe Admit it, you have to give the kid some credit. If you're going to run away from home and want to go really make a splash, you can't beat a trip to Rome. Especially when he didn't even have to shell out for plane tickets to Italy or show his passport! 11-year-old Liam Corcoran ran away from home and  flew to Rome on his own from Manchester (U.K.) Airport witho...

Published on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 by Kathy McCabe Along with Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz, Roberto Benigni and a host of other actors, the city of Rome plays a central character in Woody Allen’s new film, To Rome With Love.  Allen is known for making a city the focal point of many of his movies, such as  Barcelona in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and he has done it again with Rome. The plot revolves around “a...

Published on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 by JacobMartin The famous Circus Maximus in Rome was an entertainment stadium used for chariot racing and other sports during the historic days. This famous race track had an underground Mithraic Temple which is mysteriously obscured 45 feet below ground. The Mithraeum discovered in 1931, is in fact a temple devoted to the Pagan God ‘Mithras’. Mithraism has its roots somewhere b...

Published on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 by Kathy McCabe Looking for a new adventure in Italy or have kids and just can't resist good old-fashioned theme park fun? What better way to cool off to have some summer fun than at a theme park in Italy, and it might provide a much-needed break for visiting all of those Italian museums. Here are three of our favorites: Gardaland: With rides such as “Space Vertigo” and “Blu...

Published on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 by Daniel When you want to enjoy Italy at its best, you definitely ought to visit its five fascinating cities - Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence, and Naples. These beautiful cities are a perfect amalgamation of Italian history and modern attractions. With abundant places to visit, these cities are sure to create moments that you’ll cherish for years to come. Each city here has s...

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 ...