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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This Is The Week to Buy Rare Vatica...
Published on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
On Friday, the Vatican post office released stamps for the Sede Vacante or Vacant See period - the time when there is no Pope. Pope Benedict XVI stepped down on February 28th. Because this period is so short, these stamps are quite the collectors item. Perillo Tours President Steve Peril...
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The Italy Mix: Madonna’s Gym ...
Published on Saturday, March 2, 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: Madonna Opening Gym in Rome: The Material Girl... -
Swiss Guards Now “Off Duty...
Published on Thursday, February 28, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
As of 8 p.m. local time, the Vatican's Swiss Guards are a protection force without a Pope to protect. Pope Benedict officially retired from the Papacy today as the Vatican is slated to announce Friday the date for the conclave to elect his successor. According to the Associated Pr... -
The World’s Best Beach Is In ...
Published on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Rabbit Beach, on the island of Lampedusa off the south coast of Sicily, has been voted the best beach in the world by TripAdvisor readers. TripAdvisor described Rabbit Beach "as an unspoiled nature reserve that can only be accessed by boat and one of the few places in the Mediterrane... -
Italy Travel Photo: Tuscany in Snow
Published on Saturday, February 23, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Tuscany is simply a dream any time of year. But can you imagine the rolling hills of Chianti covered in snow? This photo is from a beautiful snowfall in 2009. It doesn't snow very often in Tuscany but when it does, what a sight to behold. Photo by artistica2004, flickr.com... -
Last Week To Save With Perillo Tour...
Published on Thursday, February 21, 2013 by Steve
You can enjoy special savings on certain Perillo Tours when you book for special departures by the end of February. Don't miss this chance to travel in style and SAVE! Greek Island Yacht Cruise Odyssey: $1,000 OFF 2nd Person When Paid in Full by Feb. 28 (Singles get $500 off). Deal goo... -
Steve’s Travel Tips: Value Ad...
Published on Monday, February 18, 2013 by Steve
I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. I'm thrilled to have started a new video series called Steve's Travel Tips to share all the insider Italy travel tips I have learned over a lifetime of travel to Italy. This week I'm going to tell you all more about value added tax or VAT in Italy. ... -
Italy Travel Photo: Pope’s Pa...
Published on Friday, February 15, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
With news of the Pope's resignation this week, many are wondering what comes next for the soon-to-be-former pope when he leaves his post. On his last day, February 28th, the pope will be helicoptered from the Vatican to the Papal Palace in Castel Gandolfo, in the hills outside Rome. Th... -
Steve’s Travel Tips: 10 Best ...
Published on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 by Steve
I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. I'm thrilled to have started a new video series called Steve's Travel Tips to share all the insider Italy travel tips I have learned over a lifetime of travel to Italy. This week I'm joined by my friend Kathy McCabe, editor of the travel newsletter ... -
What the Pope’s Resignation M...
Published on Monday, February 11, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world today with the announcement that he will resign the Papacy effective February 28th. If you have a trip to Rome planned for March or Easter (which is March 31 this year) or you are thinking about visiting Rome in the next two months, there are a few thing...
