Published on Monday, May 20, 2013 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. This week I'm talking about the great Italian tradition of drinking coffee or espresso at an Italian coffee bar. Now it isn't as easy as you might think - there...

Published on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Steve I just returned from an inspiring and adventurous trip-of-a-lifetime in Costa Rica! Yup, that's me ziplining - and I'm even terrified of heights! I am so enthralled with this stunning country that I want you to have the same exciting adventure that I did...and you can with Perillo's New Costa Rica - A 9-Day Adventure! SAVE $100 per person when you make a deposit by...

Published on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 by Steve Join Perillo Tours and Father Mickey Bancroft on an unforgettable sojourn of the soul. Visit the highlights of Rome and Taormina including an audience with Pope Francis! All for the special price of $3499 per person, based on double occupancy. Here's what's included: roundtrip airfare to Italy from New York/JFK 3 nights in a 4-star Rome hotel 3 nights in ...

Published on Monday, April 8, 2013 by Steve  A true Italian journey includes experiencing Italy's culinary traditions. When in Italy, eat and drink, and that's the name of our new tour Mangia e Bevi! Save$250 Off Per Person on June 13, September 19, October 3 DeparturesHere's what's included:eat your way through Bologna's tortellini and lasagnaexplore stunning Tuscan landscapes and medieval towns like San Gim...

Published on Friday, March 22, 2013 by Steve If you're taking your first trip to Italy and you're looking for an independent itinerary, I have just the one for you. I'm thrilled to announce a fabulous new travel package called Three Crowns of Italy.  Experience Italy's 3 major cities in style, with 4-star, centrally located hotels and all of your land transportation! Here's what's included: 3 nights in a...

Published on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 by Steve I'm thrilled to announce a fabulous new travel package called Roman Adventure! With the Eternal City as your home base, see the highlights of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum, and the Vatican, plus venture out to Pompeii, Naples and Tuscany to make the most of your week in Rome. Here's what is included: + 6 nights in a 4-star Rome hotel + airport transfers + Coloss...

Published on Friday, March 15, 2013 by Steve All eyes were on Rome and Vatican City this week as Pope Francis became the 266th pope in the history of the Catholic Church. There has never been a better time to visit the Eternal City and Italy and  ItalyVacations.com has put together  an amazing package for you to meet the new pope! Meet Pope Francis at a Papal Audience at the Vatican - a once-in-a-lifetim...

Published on Thursday, February 21, 2013 by Steve 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 Full by Feb. 28 (Singles get $500 off). Deal good for June 10, July 8 and October 7 departures Mangia e Bevi Tour: $500 OFF ...

Published on Monday, February 18, 2013 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. This week I'm going to tell you all more about value added tax or VAT in Italy. Its an extra tax that you should know about before you travel to Italy...and kno...

Published on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 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. This week I'm joined by my friend Kathy McCabe, editor of the travel newsletter Dream of Italy and frequent contributor to this blog. Kathy and I sat down and c...