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  • The Italy Mix: Top Family Hotels, Mussolini’s Bunker The Italy Mix: Top Family Hotels, M... Published on Sunday, March 31, 2013 by
    The Italy Mix is a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week.  Here are our top picks for this week: Top Family Hotels in Italy: TripAdvisor says seven of the 10 best family-friendly hotels are in Italy. The Cavalli...
  • Video: Preparing for The Palio in Siena Tuscany Video: Preparing for The Palio in S... Published on Thursday, March 28, 2013 by
    The Palio, held in Siena Tuscany each July 2 and August 16, is so much more than just a horse race. It is an age-old tradition that makes up the very fabric of this charming Tuscan city. Watch this video to learn more about how Siena is preparing for this summer's race: ...
  • Italy Travel Photo: Ravello on the Amalfi Coast Italy Travel Photo: Ravello on the ... Published on Monday, March 25, 2013 by
    There are few places in Italy as stunning as the Amalfi Coast and few places as magnificent on the beautiful coastline as the cliffside paradise of Ravello. This photo was taken at the gardens of Villa Cimbrone, a must-visit. Photo by dalbera, flickr.com...
  • Three Crowns of Italy: Travel Package to Rome, Florence, Venice Three Crowns of Italy: Travel Packa... Published on Friday, March 22, 2013 by
    If you're taking your first trip to Italy and you're looking for an independent itinerary, I have just the one for you. I'm thrilled to announce a fabulous new travel package called Three Crowns of Italy.  Experience Italy's 3 major cities in style, with 4-star, centrally located hotels a...
  • The Italy Mix: New Tuscany Hotels, Best Markets in Italy The Italy Mix: New Tuscany Hotels, ... Published on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by
    Our new feature on ItalyTravel.com is The Italy Mix, a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week.  Here are our top picks for this week: Meet the Three People Pope Francis Wanted Front and Center: Pope Francis celebr...
  • Roman Adventure with Pompeii, Tuscany and the Vatican Roman Adventure with Pompeii, Tusca... Published on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 by
    I'm thrilled to announce a fabulous new travel package called Roman Adventure! With the Eternal City as your home base, see the highlights of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum, and the Vatican, plus venture out to Pompeii, Naples and Tuscany to make the most of your week in Rome. Here's what ...
  • Meet Pope Francis While Visiting Vatican City Meet Pope Francis While Visiting Va... Published on Friday, March 15, 2013 by
    All eyes were on Rome and Vatican City this week as Pope Francis became the 266th pope in the history of the Catholic Church. There has never been a better time to visit the Eternal City and Italy and  ItalyVacations.com has put together  an amazing package for you to meet the new pope!...
  • Fun Facts About The Papal Conclave in Vatican City Fun Facts About The Papal Conclave ... Published on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 by
    All eyes are on Vatican City in Rome -- and specifically the chimney leading from the Sistine Chapel -- to see if a new Pope has been elected. 115 cardinals are locked away in the chapel, voting on the leader of over a billion Catholics. Here are some fun facts about the Conclave: In ...
  • The Italy Mix: Conclave Starts Next Week, Movies in Tuscany The Italy Mix: Conclave Starts Next... Published on Saturday, March 9, 2013 by
    We've started a new feature on ItalyTravel.com, it is called The Italy Mix and it is a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel, news and human interest stories around the Web each week.  Here are our top picks for this week: Papal Conclave to Start Tuesday: Cardinals hav...
  • Video: Sicily’s Mount Etna Is Erupting Video: Sicily’s Mount Etna Is... Published on Thursday, March 7, 2013 by
    Sicily's Mount Etna erupted Tuesday night providing a beautiful nighttime fireworks show. Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and  the tallest active volcano in Europe.  It is the most active of Italy's three active volcanoes and the highest mountain in Italy, so...