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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The Italy Mix: Top Family Hotels, M...
Published on Sunday, March 31, 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: Top Family Hotels in Italy: TripAdvisor says seven of the 10 best family-friendly hotels are in Italy. The Cavalli...
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Video: Preparing for The Palio in S...
Published on Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The Palio, held in Siena Tuscany each July 2 and August 16, is so much more than just a horse race. It is an age-old tradition that makes up the very fabric of this charming Tuscan city. Watch this video to learn more about how Siena is preparing for this summer's race: ... -
Italy Travel Photo: Ravello on the ...
Published on Monday, March 25, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
There are few places in Italy as stunning as the Amalfi Coast and few places as magnificent on the beautiful coastline as the cliffside paradise of Ravello. This photo was taken at the gardens of Villa Cimbrone, a must-visit. Photo by dalbera, flickr.com... -
Three Crowns of Italy: Travel Packa...
Published on Friday, March 22, 2013 by Steve
If you're taking your first trip to Italy and you're looking for an independent itinerary, I have just the one for you. I'm thrilled to announce a fabulous new travel package called Three Crowns of Italy. Experience Italy's 3 major cities in style, with 4-star, centrally located hotels a... -
The Italy Mix: New Tuscany Hotels, ...
Published on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Our new feature on ItalyTravel.com is The Italy Mix, 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: Meet the Three People Pope Francis Wanted Front and Center: Pope Francis celebr... -
Roman Adventure with Pompeii, Tusca...
Published on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 by Steve
I'm thrilled to announce a fabulous new travel package called Roman Adventure! With the Eternal City as your home base, see the highlights of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum, and the Vatican, plus venture out to Pompeii, Naples and Tuscany to make the most of your week in Rome. Here's what ... -
Meet Pope Francis While Visiting Va...
Published on Friday, March 15, 2013 by Steve
All eyes were on Rome and Vatican City this week as Pope Francis became the 266th pope in the history of the Catholic Church. There has never been a better time to visit the Eternal City and Italy and ItalyVacations.com has put together an amazing package for you to meet the new pope!... -
Fun Facts About The Papal Conclave ...
Published on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
All eyes are on Vatican City in Rome -- and specifically the chimney leading from the Sistine Chapel -- to see if a new Pope has been elected. 115 cardinals are locked away in the chapel, voting on the leader of over a billion Catholics. Here are some fun facts about the Conclave: In ... -
The Italy Mix: Conclave Starts Next...
Published on Saturday, March 9, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
We've started a new feature on ItalyTravel.com, it is called The Italy Mix and it 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: Papal Conclave to Start Tuesday: Cardinals hav... -
Video: Sicily’s Mount Etna Is...
Published on Thursday, March 7, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Sicily's Mount Etna erupted Tuesday night providing a beautiful nighttime fireworks show. Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and the tallest active volcano in Europe. It is the most active of Italy's three active volcanoes and the highest mountain in Italy, so...
