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 Christmas Season in Italy Published on Monday, December 10, 2012 by Steve
Christmas – it’s the most magical time of year – and is even more magical when you spend it in Italy. Christmas – or natale in Italian – still retains a very traditional feel in Italy. It hasn’t been tainted by too much commercialism. Christmas markets spring up in pia...
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What’s Happening in Florence ...
Published on Friday, December 7, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
If Florence or Tuscany is on your must-visit list this Christmas season, there are some great Florence events for the holiday season, according to The Florentine. Here are a few of the holiday celebrations in and around Florence that caught our eye: The German Market in Flore... -
Photos: Christmas Lights in Rome
Published on Thursday, December 6, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Rome's Colosseum Rome's Piazza Venezia The Fendi Store Photos by Victoria Reay, ARoadRetraveled, ndrwfgg... -
Skiing in Italy Offers Good Value
Published on Friday, November 30, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Ski resorts in Italy offer some of the best value in the world for an ski vacation, according to a newly released report by the UK Post Office's Travel-Money section. Three Italian resorts -- Livigno, Sestriere and Cervinia -- made the top 10 list for best value. Prices at certain Itali... -
Protective Barrier to Be Erected Ar...
Published on Thursday, November 29, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Officials in Rome have announced that a protective barrier will be erected around the Colosseum in order to protect visitors and passersby from falling chunks of the ancient structure. Over the past year, the pieces have presented more and more of a safety hazard. According to Wanted in... -
Pay a Virtual Visit to the Sistine ... Published on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
There are few experiences that can match seeing the Sistine Chapel in person. But no matter how much time you spending touring the Sistine Chapel, there are details you will surely miss. That's why this virtual display of the chapel is a must-see. You can look at the ceiling for as long ... -
Steve’s Italy Travel Tips: Ho...
Published on Monday, November 26, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
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. So you're going to Italy and you're going to need to use cash (euros) at some po... -
Not Italy…But Greece! Cruise ...
Published on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 by Steve
Can you believe 2013 is fast approaching? We can't either. But we're ready for a 2013 full of travel and our 68th annual brochure is now out! So what’s new in 2013? Our Greek Island Yacht Cruise Odyssey - 3 nights touring Athens followed by a 7 night luxury yacht cruise aboard th... -
Italy in 2013: The New Perillo Tour...
Published on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 by Steve
I know YOU are dreaming of Italy in 2013 and here at Perillo we can make that dream a reality. After all, we've been running tours to Italy for 68 YEARS and our tours have reached near perfection after all these years. You can get all the details our NEW Italy brochure - read it online ... -
Steve’s Italy Travel Tips: Wh...
Published on Monday, November 19, 2012 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. People always ask me how they should behave in Italy. I find it instruction to star...
