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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Wine Enthusiast Picks Puglia As Top...
Published on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Wine Enthusiast magazine has named the southern Italian region of Puglia as one of the 10 best wine destinations of 2013. It was the only place in Italy to make this year's list. "Flanked by two seas, magical Puglia is a thin peninsula packed tight with the same attributes that attract...
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See America’s Cup Sailing In ...
Published on Friday, January 11, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
If you're a sailing enthusiast or just looking for something fun to do while in Italy this spring, take note that the America's Cup World Series will take place in Naples this spring. The series, which runs April 16 to 21, 2013, will be the only America's Cup event in Europe this year.... -
Getting Ready for Carnevale in Veni...
Published on Thursday, January 10, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
That time of year is fast approaching...a spectacular time to visit the magical city of Venice...Carnevale. Short of Rio and New Orleans, there is no place more famous for its opulent pre-Lent celebrations. The Venetian events are getting off to a slightly earlier start this year since Ash... -
Lamborghini Celebrates 50 Years Wit...
Published on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Italian luxury sports car maker Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013 by hosting an incredible 700- mile road trip through northern and central Italy in May 2013. Lamborghini, whose sign is the bull, was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini who wanted to cr... -
The Greek Connection to Italy
Published on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
You might think that the only place in the world to see riveting Greek ruins is Greece. But think again...Italy is home to a number of stunning and well-preserved ruins. The Greek Empire colonized parts of southern Italy between the 8th and 5th centuries B.C. leaving behind stunning buildi... -
Travel Deal: Save on Two Great Peri...
Published on Friday, January 4, 2013 by Steve
Is 2013 the year that you are going to take a trip of a lifetime? How about to Italy or Greece? I'd like to help you make that happen with special savings on two new fantastic tours from Perillo Tours but you will need to act quickly! Save $500 Per Couple on Our Mangia e Bevi Italy To... -
What’s New in Italy in 2013, ...
Published on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Expert in all things European travel, Rick Steves has put together his list what to look out for in Italy in 2013. If you're planning to travel to Italy this year, it is worth a read. Here's what Steves says is new and interesting in Italy for 2013: More rooms at the Uffizi Gallery in ... -
More Americans Want to Visit Italy ...
Published on Friday, December 28, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
More Americans want to travel to Italy in 2013 than any other foreign country, a survey by Fly.com reveals. "It is no surprise that Italy is at the top of America's wish list for 2013," said Warren Chang , vice president and general manager, Fly.com. "The destination conjures up i... -
A Gluten-Free Tour of Tuscany
Published on Thursday, December 20, 2012 by Steve
I'm thrilled to announce that Perillo Tours has partnered with Jennifer Iannolo, founder of Zenfully Delicious, to offer two gluten-free tours of Tuscany in 2013! This is the perfect opportunity gluten-free folks to travel worry-free and savor the tastes of Italy. The tours will run May 11... -
Two Christmas Markets in Trentino A...
Published on Monday, December 17, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
The area of Trentino Alto-Adige is located in the very north of Italy. This beautiful winter wonderland offers several Christmas markets worth visiting: From November 29 to December 23, the Sudtirol town of Bolzano hosts a charming Christmas market combining both German and Mediter...
