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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News From Rome: Restoration at Raph...
Published on Friday, February 8, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Rome - both an ancient and modern wonder - is constantly evolving. Renovation and restoration are an ongoing part of the landscape of the Eternal City. At the Vatican Museums, restoration has now finished on frescoes in one of the Raphael Rooms - the Room of Heliodorus. The roo...
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Explore the Birthplace of The Renai...
Published on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 by Steve
Florence has long been known for its rich history - it is the birthplace of the Renaissance - as well as being an epicenter of Italian gastronomy. That's why I'm thrilled to announce our new, independent 6-night Florence Adventure package from ItalyVacations.com. Rates for this cu... -
Italy Travel Photo: Vernazza –...
Published on Monday, February 4, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The Cinque Terre (meaning "five lands" or "five towns") on the Ligurian coast of northern Italy are simply one of Italy's great treasures. They are the perfect location for hiking, boating and scuba diving. The photo above features the town of Vernazza. The towns were damaged in seve... -
Italy Tour Package Deals with Peril...
Published on Friday, February 1, 2013 by Steve
Ready to travel to Italy or Greece this year? 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 Ful... -
What to See and Do in Naples Italy
Published on Thursday, January 31, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Bella Napoli! Naples has long been an Italian treasure. In recent years, this incredible city in Italy's Campania region has gotten a bum rap for mafia exploits, corruption and overflowing garbage. But the city is cleaning up its act, in more ways than one, and remains one of Italy's most ... -
Italy Travel Photo: Milan Duomo
Published on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
I read a very cool Italian proverb today about Milan: "Rome is a voluptuous woman whose gifts are very apparent, while Milan is the shy, demure girl whose treasures are plentiful, but discovered in time." What do you think? By Kathy McCabe Ready to travel to Italy? Perillo... -
Harry Perillo Knows A Thing or Two ...
Published on Friday, January 25, 2013 by Steve
This is prime time to book your tour to Italy for 2013. You may have seen our new commercials on TV this month. My dog Harry comes to the office with me each and every day. He's a key part of Perillo Tours. As you can imagine, he hears all about our tours and has an opinion or two. He insi... -
Interesting Statistics on Travel an...
Published on Thursday, January 24, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
A new series of reports called The Future of Travel and Tourism in Italy might be too pricey ($1950) for even Italian travel companies to purchase but some of the report's general findings truly shed light on how popular travel to Italy is and how essential tourism is to Italy's economy. ... -
When Is The Best Time of Year to Tr...
Published on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Anytime is a great time to go to Italy. There is no right or wrong month to visit the Italian boot. Italy is filled with tourists between June and September. So if you’re traveling during this period, expect to have plenty of company. You want to make sure that you’re either on an esco... -
Trace Your Roots in Italy
Published on Thursday, January 17, 2013 by Steve
Do you know that one in 10 Americans has some Italian blood? More than 5.5 million Italians emigrated to the United States between 1820 and 2004 with the bulk of immigration taking place between 1880 and 1920. Chances are at least one of your ancestors was among them! No matter how l...
