Published on Monday, May 28, 2012 by Daniel Italy is not just about long sandy beaches, stunning landscapes, impressive historic buildings, and tasty food items - it’s a land of beautiful vineyards and fine wines too. If you’re in Florence this September, then consider yourself lucky. You’ll get to taste the world’s finest wines in some of the magnificent historic buildings. A tradition that’s so spec...

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 Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Daniel Looking for a perfect hotel to stay in Italy? Well, apart from interesting historic remains, stunning art, and yummy pizzas, this country of wonders also offers a wide range of hotels to spend your holidays. From small apartments to seven star hotels, it gives you many accommodation options to choose from. The hotels in Italy not just offer good service, but also serv...

Published on Thursday, May 10, 2012 by JacobMartin If you want to celebrate your love for that special someone in your life, then head towards Rome, which tops the list of world’s most romantic destinations. Mesmerizing views, romantic boat tours, and the rose scented air in Saint Peter's will make your honeymoon in Rome an affair to be remembered all through your life. When you have planned to go on a honeymoon tri...

Published on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by JacobMartin If you are on your trip to Italy, then make sure you have Milan in your "to-visit" list. This city, which is amongst the widely preferred Italy travel destinations, carries the true Italian spirit with a fusion of fashion and modernity.  Though, it can be visited throughout the year, there are certain special occasions when Milan will unveil its exotic beauty and cul...

Published on Thursday, April 26, 2012 by JacobMartin If scrumptious food, active nightlife, and impressive landscapes form one face of Italy, then magnificent architectural remains, stunning historical monuments, and renowned museums form the other. Of all the cities of Italy, Florence remains the epitome of breathtaking Italian architecture. To be precise, the truly interesting art and architecture of Florence is what ...

Published on Monday, April 16, 2012 by Daniel You needn’t necessarily wait till next February to show off your love for your dear one! The San Marco Festival in Italy gives you yet another reason to celebrate your love for the apple of your eye. Although this Italian tradition started off as a religious festival, it is being celebrated as a day for lovers in the romantic city of Venice! The St. Marks festiva...

Published on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Daniel If you have heard about castles only in fairy tales, then you definitely ought to plan for a trip to Italy to see some of the world’s magnificent castles. Of course, you may find castles all around the world. However, castles in Italy deserve a special mention owing to their enchanting beauty and Italian architecture. Nearly every region of Italy has breathtaking ca...

Published on Saturday, April 7, 2012 by Kathy McCabe On April 10th of 1516, the first Jewish ghetto in the world was established in Venice Italy. The government officially confined the city’s Jews to this one small area of the city, in the Cannaregio district. The gates of the ghetto were closed upon nightfall and Jews were banned from leaving. During the day, they were required to identify themselves: the men had a c...

Published on Saturday, April 7, 2012 by JacobMartin April is a month for Italian festivals, but if you happen to be in Italy on 25th of April, then you are one among the lucky ones to celebrate a special day with Italians. Yes, April 25th commemorates the liberation of Italy by allied troops in the II world war - 1945. The Italian Resistance Movement, together with the help of allied forces fought against the Nazis,...