Published on Sunday, August 19, 2018 by Kathy McCabe The pristine white and pink sand beaches of Sardinia attract hundreds of thousands of visitors, many of whom pocket a seemingly insignificant amount of sand or shells as a souvenir. Now, though, visitors who take home more than just a photograph will face a hefty fine: Filling a bottle or baggie with sand, pebbles, or shells is a crime and will incur a penalty of betw...

Published on Friday, August 1, 2014 by Kathy McCabe In general, Italians love the beach. They love lots of togetherness at the beach too - you will see rows and rows of chairs and umbrellas all next to each other. But the summer of 2014 has turned into something of a wash beach-wise, it seems. ANSA reports, "The lingering effects of Italy's recession and the "crazy weather the country has endured so far this summer, wi...

Published on Sunday, July 7, 2013 by Kathy McCabe Italians love the beach and will set up shop wherever there is sand and water! This shot is taking in Castiglioncello on the coast of Tuscany. Photo by antmoose, flickr.com...

Published on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 by Kathy McCabe August in Italy can be hot, no doubt. But this month's temps make the boot sizzlin'. Eleven Italian cities, from Bolzano to Rome, had code red heat warnings and a few more cities are expected to join the list on Thursday. Temperatures are hoovering at 104F in  one of the hottest summers on record in Europe. This heat wave has a name - an appropriate one at that - Lu...

Published on Friday, June 8, 2012 by JacobMartin If you are looking for a perfect place to spend your vacation during your summer break, then Italy is a good choice. This amazing country offers many exciting places to visit and explore. From hanging out at the beach to attending artistic or historical exhibitions, you can take your pick. The festivals, beaches, shopping, outdoor concerts and plays are all part of su...

Published on Thursday, May 24, 2012 by JacobMartin Your trip to the fashion capital of the world definitely calls for a special set of clothing. And if you are wondering what to wear in Italy, here are the answers to all your questions. The attire you should carry always depends on the time of the year and the season in which you are visiting the country. Summer in Italy is the best time when you can dress in your fin...

Published on Thursday, March 22, 2012 by Daniel With summer just around the corner, most of you would be busy planning your summer trips. When it comes to summer’s top travel destinations, Italy certainly rules the roost. Traveling  to Italy during summer can be very relaxing and enjoyable, provided you do some careful planning. Summer in Italy is considerably hot and fortunately or unfortunately it is the ti...

Published on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Daniel Give yourself a break and a take a relaxing vacation. To unwind there cannot be a better location than Italy. Surrounded by water on all three sides,  Italy is gifted with great beaches. For people who love sultry summer beaches, Italy is the right tourist spot. Summer in Italy is filled with bright sunshine and numerous summer festivals. Beach towns in Italy ar...

Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 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 organized Italy tour or that you have booked all of your Italy travel arrangements a...