Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Kathy McCabe It isn't too late to plan a trip to Italy to ring in 2012! Spending New Year's Eve (Capodanno)  in Italy can be as much a cultural experience as a celebration. Italians have very particular ways that they say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new one: Natale con I tuoi, Capodanno con chi vuoi. This  Italian expression sums up the holiday -- "Christmas w...

Published on Thursday, November 24, 2011 by Daniel Rome is always a favorite place for travelers to Italy. Nearly every piazza in Rome and Vatican City is decorated with a beautiful fountain at its centre, they are not just simply the feast for your eyes, but they are very architectural too. Certainly, there can be no other city in the world that has more such fountains like the ancient Roman architecture. Being an ep...

Published on Friday, October 21, 2011 by JacobMartin Imagine standing in front of the world’s most-visited historical monuments in Rome. Can you imageine fashion in ancient Rome? With the perfect mixture of past and present in a way you have never imagined, Rome portrays a remarkable passion for clothes. As we all know, from monuments and churches to clothing and accessories, Romans were incredible trend setters. T...

Published on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 by Daniel If the weather is turning hot and sunny, then it is time to take off to a cooler place. If you are looking for a place to spend your summer, Santa Severa with its vast beach area is the perfect place to relax. Summer in Rome can get a bit stifling; so take reprieve from the scorching sun and head for Santa Severa. Situated  north of Rome, the beach here is fun place ...

Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Italy is home to thousands of museums (this list of museums features the most famous ones) and those numbers are in the increase with the opening of the new Gucci Museum in Florence and a new museum opening in Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (also known as Fiumicino). The  new Gucci Museum in the 14th-century Palazzo della Mercanzia, in Florence's Piazza Signor...

Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by JacobMartin Italy is always a hot favorite among tourists! This exotic place is frequented, especially for its unique culture, tradition, and gastronomical treats. Are you done exploring all of these facets and still have the thirst to discover more? No worries! Attend dozens of film festivals in Italy starting from early September through late December. Let’s take a look at so...

Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by Daniel Of course, animated movies capture the interest of wider audiences, but nothing is as great as films that portray real life locations. The more the interesting places shown in the movie, the more we get to like them. Italy is one such country that has gained worldwide fame through countless movies. Let’s see some of the popular ones that featured famous Italian citi...

Published on Monday, August 1, 2011 by JacobMartin Rome is a wonderful tourist destination for families! While the historic tourist attractions in Rome interest men; the adventurous catacombs and museums get the little ones keyed up. And for women, Rome is the seventh heaven! With a myriad of choices to shop for everything right from chocolates to fashion accessories, shopaholic women will find it hard to wind up thei...

Published on Saturday, July 30, 2011 by Kathy McCabe 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 partn...

Published on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 by Kathy McCabe Who wouldn't like to save a few dollars -- or euros -- while visiting Italian cities? Special city cards for tourists, which usually include discounts on public transportation and museum admissions, can be worth using when you are visiting Italy. For example, the Roma Pass which is valid for three days at the cost of 25€ gives you free admission to your first two...