Published on Monday, October 1, 2012 by Kathy McCabe Italy is one of the top five best destinations for travelers over the age of 70, according to British travel association Abta. While British seniors have the advantage of being that much closer to Italy than their American counterparts, Italy is still a hot destination for American senior travel. Since seniors, especially those over 70, have special considerations,...

Published on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 by Steve I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. If there’s anything I know something about it is tours of Italy, after all I've been planning Italy tours for Perillo tours, practically since birth! I hope you will watch my new "Steve's Italy Travel Tips" video below. I share my tips for choosing a tour of Italy and what breakfast has to do with it! I know, I've made you cur...

Published on Friday, September 7, 2012 by Steve I start planning my meals in Italy as soon as I book my trip. There’s just no better place in the world to experience such incredible tastes.  Here is what I love best about eating in Italy: Local, Fresh Ingredients: Chances are that anything you eat in Italy was grown or produced no more than a few miles away. How many places can say that? The meat, vegetables,...

Published on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 by Steve Yesterday, I told you about our new Italy food and wine tour and today, I'd like to  tell you about another tour I’ve personally designed… (Gee, they sure keep me busy around here!) Named after the great Italian explorer Marco Polo, our 10-Day Marco Polo Tour navigates the very best of the cities of Venice, Florence and Rome.  Save $500 per couple when you ...

Published on Sunday, August 26, 2012 by Steve I don’t know about you but I go to Italy to eat and drink…Sure I love traipsing through the ancient ruins, learning the history behind the world-class art.But if I could only do only two things in Italy:  they would be Mangia (Eat) e Bevi (Drink) I think many of our guests feel the same way. So I proudly introduce… ...Perillo’s NEW 10-Day Mangia e Bevi Tou...

Published on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by JacobMartin If time couldn’t destroy one thing in the town of Gradara, it’s its magnificent natural beauty! The historical village of Gradara is one of the most beautiful places in the region of Marche in central Italy. If you are one of those who like to explore new and relatively less known places, then Gradara is the perfect destination for you. When you visit central regi...

Published on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 by JacobMartin If you are planning to travel to Italy this summer, the best way is to travel is to travel light. Fewer luggage mean lesser hassle!  Here is the list of travel essentials you must carry along with you. The obvious stuff you pack first is your clothes. Choose your clothing according to the time of the year you are visiting Italy. If you are travelling in summer, th...

Published on Saturday, June 2, 2012 by JacobMartin Think Italy and you’ll certainly be reminded of those magnificent piazzas, archaeological museums, yummy pizzas, and great wine! However, if you’re someone who loves to enjoy island vacations, then there are several islands in Italy that you wouldn’t really want to miss. Whether you want to go for a romantic walk with your partner along the beach or indulge in w...

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...