Imagine spending a few hours tasting gelato and sipping wine in one of Italy’s most beautiful Renaissance cities, Florence. Sounds like a good use of your vacation time? Then you should consider a Vino & Gelato tour, which may seem like an odd combination, but, as you’ll soon find out, works indeed very well! Before you embark on your...
The summer travel season is starting to heat up, and that means it’s time to think about cool places to go in Italy. Whether it’s for a break from the summer heat or to get a closer look at some exciting destinations in Italy that are either new or just new to you, it’s never too soon to prime your Italian summer cool-seeking plan: 1....
L’Isola del Sole, the sun-kissed island of Sicily, is a land of sparkling seas, arid deserts, and towering volcanoes, a land whose only constant in time remains these natural features. Sicily is a land whose history is as colorful as the landscape itself, punctuated by influxes of civilizations passing through its strategic Mediterranean ports;...
Alberobello, located in the heel of southern Italy, is a town of two architectural styles. The center is a quiet, whitewashed commune with the brightly painted doors and shutters and wrought-iron balconies so typical of classic Mediterranean style. Just a short walk away, however, lie the old districts of Rione Monti and Rione Aja Piccola and the...
Summer in Italy, everyone’s favorite summer European vacation destination, is a time for enjoyment and discovery. In the spirit of the latter, here’s a mini grab bag of Italy vacation ideas that are not as well-known as some, but great all the same. Naturally, the first secrets are from the city that’s famous for them, Venice: 1. Secret...
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