Italy Travel
5 Things to Do in Pisa Besides Climbing the Leaning Tower
The city of Pisa Italy is famous the world over for its Leaning Tower but there's much more to the city. Here are some other things to do in Pisa: 1. Be sure to visit the Duomo and Baptistery next to the tower. Leave extra time (a few hours) to visit Pisa's stunning cathedral as well as the largest baptistery in Italy. 2. Also leave time to go into Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. This museum is where much of the art that was formerly in the cathedral is now housed. See Giovanni Pisano's ivory carving of the Madonna and Child carved for the cathedral's ...
Things to See in Alberobello
When you travel to Italy, there might be a lot of places that you would want to visit. One destination that definitely calls for a place in your travel itinerary is - Alberobello. Located in the southern part of Italy, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is known for its exceptional style of building called Trulli. Trullis are nothing but limestone houses with dry stone walls and conical roof that are known for their mortarless construction. The reason behind these pre-historic buildings was to escape from paying taxes. When the king’s tax collector came to collect taxes, the owner ...
Where To Stay in Rome: The Rose Garden Palace Hotel
One of my favorite hotels in Rome is the Rose Garden Palace Hotel. Just off the famous Via Veneto, and a stone’s throw from the American Embassy, it enjoys one of the best locations in the city. The hotel is partly owned by Steve Perillo, the third generation owner of Perillo Tours, the world’s largest tour operator to Italy. Perillo and his Italian partner bought this 19th-century building in 1998 and named it after the rose bushes in the courtyard. One might expect a hotel owned by a tour company to seem impersonal or ...
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Italy Travel Photo – Beautifu...
Published on Thursday, April 18, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Ready for the beach? One of the most beautiful beaches in Italy is in the southern Italian town of Tropea in the region of Calabria. Tropea is also known for its stunning Norman cathedral and delicious red onions. Ready to plan a trip to Tropea or Calabria, contact ItalyVacations.com...
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Italian Town Now Charging Admission
Published on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
It may be a sign of the times in cash-strapped and decaying Italy: an Italian town will now be charging visitors admission. The mayor of Civita di Bagnoregio, some 90 miles north of Rome, says his town is in desperate need of repair and thus will require visitors to purchase a three-euro ... -
Enjoy Slow Art Day at Florence̵...
Published on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
An event taking place in over 100 locations throughout the world, Slow Art Day is a chance for art fans to take in beautiful works s-l-o-w-l-y. This year Slow Art Day is April 27. If you're in Florence, a great place to experience the day is at Palazzo Strozzi. The Florentine reports ... -
The Italy Mix: New Hotel Initiative...
Published on Sunday, April 14, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week. Here are our top picks for this week: New Hotel Initiative in Italy: The Italian government leases abandoned castles to hoteliers for cash. (Skift.com) ... -
Italy Travel Photo – Salt in ...
Published on Friday, April 12, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Trapani in Sicily is famous for some of Europe's oldest salt marshes - providing tasty sea salt and beautiful to look at as well! Photo by dapho, flickr.com... -
Take a Faith Journey to Rome, the V...
Published on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 by Steve
Join Perillo Tours and Father Mickey Bancroft on an unforgettable sojourn of the soul. Visit the highlights of Rome and Taormina including an audience with Pope Francis! All for the special price of $3499 per person, based on double occupancy. Here's what's included: roundtrip air... -
Save on Perillo’s New Food an...
Published on Monday, April 8, 2013 by Steve
A true Italian journey includes experiencing Italy's culinary traditions. When in Italy, eat and drink, and that's the name of our new tour Mangia e Bevi! Save$250 Off Per Person on June 13, September 19, October 3 DeparturesHere's what's included:eat your way through Bologna's tortelli... -
The Italy Mix: Siena’s Duomo,...
Published on Sunday, April 7, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week. Here are our top picks for this week: To Siena to See the Door to Heaven: For the first time ever, the upper walkways in the vault of of Siena's Duomo ... -
Proprietor of Dal Pescatore Named W...
Published on Friday, April 5, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
An Italian woman has been named the world's best chef by Restaurant Magazine. Nadia Santini, the proprietor of Dal Pescatore in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, has won the honor. Until recently her family's restaurant, which is over 100 years old, was the only restaura... -
Seeing Too Much Art In Italy Can Gi...
Published on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Sixty percent of the world's art treasures can be found in Italy. That's a staggering amount of painting, frescoes, sculptures and artifacts. Its no wonder that when visiting Italy, travelers want to try to see it all, even though that is impossible. Plus there's the risk of Stendhal syn...
