Italy Travel
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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New List of Best Restaurants in Ita...
Published on Friday, October 19, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
The website TheDailyMeal.com has put together a list of the 25 best restaurants in Italy. In a country full of incredible eateries, surely it is daunting task to even consider such a list. The editors came up with the list after a two-month nomination process which produced a list of 100 r...
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Italy’s Wine Harvest: Wine Pr...
Published on Thursday, October 18, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
As winemakers across Italy wrap up the harvest season, the winemakers' association reports that Italian wine production is down for 2012. The lower production yields means the price of Italian wine will go up. "The increase in prices could be damaging to Italian winemakers' overseas sa... -
New Auditorium by Renzo Piano Opens...
Published on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
The capital of the Italian region of Abruzzo - L'Aquila - was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2009. It will take years to rebuild the destruction but now some good news for the citizens of L'Aquila. This month the city inaugurated a new temporary auditorium whose design was donated by f... -
Acqua Alta or High Water Is Back in...
Published on Monday, October 15, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Like clockwork every fall bring acqua alta (high water) to the canals and walkways of Venice. Seasonal high tides in this city on water rise 105 centimeters during this time of year, flooding squares and walkways. Currently the 9% of the city is underwater and the city is at "code yellow... -
Site Where Julius Caesar Was Stabbe...
Published on Friday, October 12, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
There were few moments more dramatic in ancient Rome than the stabbing of Emperor Julius Caesar; but until now the details have been murky. Archaeologists from the Spanish National Research Council say they have now pinpointed the location and details of the famous act. According to the... -
Italy’s First Barter-Only Res...
Published on Thursday, October 11, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Budget travelers to Italy might want to check out L’è Maiala, an osteria that recently opened in Florence, supposedly the first barter-only restaurant in the country of Italy. The name of the restaurant means "What a pig!" or slang for "What a tough situation!" Those in a bind - or... -
Basta!: Rome Prohibits Snacking On/...
Published on Monday, October 8, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
In Rome, they've dubbed it "the War on the Sandwich." Starting October 1, it is illegal to snack on or near any monuments in the Eternal City. Rome's mayor spearheaded the new legislation. According to NBC News, "Tourists will still be allowed to eat while they walk, but stop with a ... -
Affordable Escorted Tour of the Hig...
Published on Friday, October 5, 2012 by Steve
For me to pick a favorite tour is like choosing a favorite child, but the 10-Day Vesuvius Tour is in the running for one of my top picks. Why? It's Affordable! Starting at $2890 per person, Vesuvius packs in a lot for the price including first clas deluxe hotels, many delicious meals... -
Steve’s Italy Travel Tips Vid...
Published on Thursday, October 4, 2012 by Steve
I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. I'm thrilled to have started a new 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. For instance, Italians love it when visitors try to speak some of their language. S... -
Italy Tour Where You Can Choose You... Published on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 by Steve
If Italy is calling you in the near future and you enjoy the convenience of an escorted tour but the adventure of dining on your own, I recommend our 14-Day North Continental Tour. This is the same itinerary as our best-selling Italy tour in history (14-Day North Classic) with the freedom...
