Published on Sunday, August 19, 2018 by Kathy McCabe The pristine white and pink sand beaches of Sardinia attract hundreds of thousands of visitors, many of whom pocket a seemingly insignificant amount of sand or shells as a souvenir. Now, though, visitors who take home more than just a photograph will face a hefty fine: Filling a bottle or baggie with sand, pebbles, or shells is a crime and will incur a penalty of betw...

Published on Sunday, July 1, 2018 by Steve I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. I have a 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. This week I'm talking about enjoying Italy's beaches. It is July and beaches are filling up but come August,  Italy's beaches  will be covered with Italians soaking up the sun and...

Published on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 by Kathy McCabe August in Italy primarily means two things: vacation month for Italians all over the country, and hot weather that drives the masses to the coast. Popular vacation spots around the country are crowded, and visitors will go to great lengths to ensure their holiday is perfect. At the beach, it’s very common for both vacationing foreigners and Italians to leave their ...

Published on Thursday, August 16, 2012 by Kathy McCabe We're deep in the heart of August and that means most Italians are at the beach! Each year, the non-profit  Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) awards select beaches and marinas  a "Blue Flag" or "Bandiera Blu."  A "Blue Flag" beach is one with pristine sand, clear water and organized services. Beaches are given this award by complying with many crite...

Published on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 by Daniel If the weather is turning hot and sunny, then it is time to take off to a cooler place. If you are looking for a place to spend your summer, Santa Severa with its vast beach area is the perfect place to relax. Summer in Rome can get a bit stifling; so take reprieve from the scorching sun and head for Santa Severa. Situated  north of Rome, the beach here is fun place ...