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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Have You Seen This Man?
Published on Monday, June 30, 2014 by Steve
Have you seen this man in your mailbox this week? Keep an eye out for him! That's my dad, the one and only Mr. Italy, Mario Perillo. He's on the cover of our summer mailing as our 2014-2015 season marks our 70th anniversary! Alert!: Check your mailbox for Perillo's latest vacations w...
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The Italy Mix: Gluten-Free Italy, I...
Published on Thursday, June 26, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Gluten-Free Dining in Italy: Italy can actually be quite enjoyable for the gluten intolerant. You might be surprise... -
Get in Free: New Rules at State Mus...
Published on Monday, June 23, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
As of July 1st, new rules will apply to visits of Italy's state museums, such as the Uffizi in Florence. One significant change is that on the every first Sunday of the month state museums will be free for everyone as part of the initiative “Sunday at the Museum.“ While... -
The Italy Mix: Florence Baptistery ...
Published on Saturday, June 14, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Baptistery Dressed in Pucci: Florence's famous Baptistery is undergoing renovations and there are some fashionable d... -
Rome’s Trevi Fountain Under R...
Published on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
Where is the one place any visitor to Rome must go? Why Trevi Fountain of course! As throwing three coins in the fountain promises a return trip to the Eternal City. The beloved fountain will be undergoing some changes however, but have no fear, it will still be open to the public. ... -
The Italy Mix: Italy’s Narrow...
Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Narrowest Street in Italy: Alley fight as Italian towns bicker over title of Italy's narrowest passage (CNN) Mil... -
Introducing Rome & The Charmin...
Published on Sunday, May 25, 2014 by Steve
For the independent traveler, we have a perfect mix of guided tours and time on your own with our ItalyVacations.com package Rome & The Charming South. See the best of Italy's history and beautiful coastline! Start in the Eternal City visiting Ancient Rome and the Colosseum, then he... -
Steve’s Travel Tips: Visiting...
Published on Friday, May 23, 2014 by Steve
I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. I have a 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. I guarantee you that you will visit at least one church on your trip to Italy but likely you will visit ma... -
The Italy Mix: Kim and Kanye Weddin...
Published on Saturday, May 17, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Big Florence Wedding: Rumor has it that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will marry at Forte Belvedere next weekend. ... -
Magnificent May Events in Italy
Published on Sunday, May 4, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
April showers...bring May flowers and everyone is anticipating the start of summer, especially in Italy. If your Italy travel plans take you to la bel paese in May, consider some of these cool events: May 1 May Day National holiday in Italy Lots of folks take it as a chance to get ou...
