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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This Italian Vending Machine Makes ...
Published on Friday, October 4, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The world's first pizza-making vending machine has debuted and can be found in three Italian airports according to Peter Greenberg. The Let's Pizza machine can make fresh pizza in three minutes with fresh ingredients. If you want to watch the machine knead fresh dough in front of you, ...
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Italian Town Now Charging Admission
Published on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
It may be a sign of the times in cash-strapped and decaying Italy: an Italian town will now be charging visitors admission. The mayor of Civita di Bagnoregio, some 90 miles north of Rome, says his town is in desperate need of repair and thus will require visitors to purchase a three-euro ... -
Interesting Statistics on Travel an...
Published on Thursday, January 24, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
A new series of reports called The Future of Travel and Tourism in Italy might be too pricey ($1950) for even Italian travel companies to purchase but some of the report's general findings truly shed light on how popular travel to Italy is and how essential tourism is to Italy's economy. ... -
Wine Enthusiast Picks Puglia As Top...
Published on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Wine Enthusiast magazine has named the southern Italian region of Puglia as one of the 10 best wine destinations of 2013. It was the only place in Italy to make this year's list. "Flanked by two seas, magical Puglia is a thin peninsula packed tight with the same attributes that attract... -
More Americans Want to Visit Italy ...
Published on Friday, December 28, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
More Americans want to travel to Italy in 2013 than any other foreign country, a survey by Fly.com reveals. "It is no surprise that Italy is at the top of America's wish list for 2013," said Warren Chang , vice president and general manager, Fly.com. "The destination conjures up i... -
Italy: Sweet Spot for Senior Travel
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 ... -
Florence Italy: Best Destination fo...
Published on Friday, September 14, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
VirtualTourist.com has named Florence Italy as the best destination for an intergenerational trip - that means kids, parents and grandparents! We've always thought that Italy is perfect for family vacations -- the Italian culture honors families and children and there are so many fun thi... -
Costa Concordia Wreck Off Tuscany C...
Published on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Disaster tourism isn't anything new so it probably shouldn't come as much surprise, though it is a bit maudlin, that the site of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster off Tuscany has now beome a popular tourist attraction. The ship itself is still lying paralyzed off the coast of the... -
Kelly Ripa: My Mom Goes to Italy Wi...
Published on Monday, August 13, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Morning show host Kelly Ripa is a big fan of travel to Italy; she was recently spotted on vacation in Venice with her family. But it turns out that Ripa's mom thinks watching Perillo Tours' Italy videos is even better than an actual trip to Italy! Watch this clip for an explanation... ...
