Vatican City (Holy See)
Posted by admin on Apr 06, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Vatican City is the only theocratic state in the world with impressive religious buildings and an amazing amount of art treasures. This center of the Catholic world is the home of the Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, and the world’s smallest independent nation. The outstanding religious, historic and cultural sights of the Vatican and popular Christmas and Easter celebrations there attract a great number of visitors....
Italy Yacht Charters
Posted by admin on Oct 24, 2010 | 6 Comments
With more than 5,000 miles of coastline, yacht charters prevail on the western side of Italy. The immensely beautiful Amalfi Coast welcomes charter yachts to Southern Italy’s most popular getaway. The coast sports famous architecture and art, and rural areas diverse in cultivation. Yacht charters in Italy’s entire Tyrrhenian Sea region is best from May to October, though Italy charter yachts are available throughout...
Palio of Siena Festival
Posted by admin on May 03, 2010 | 4 Comments
The Palio of Siena
The Palio of Siena with its exciting horse race is one of the most popular and well-known historic festivals in Italy. The contest to win the palio of Siena is a horse race run in Siena’s fan-shaped main square, Piazza del Campo or Il Campo.
Siena is divided into 17 neighborhoods, or contrade, each with a rider. Ten contrade take part in the first race, July 2, chosen by a draw 20 days before...
Medieval Jousting Festival in Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Posted by admin on May 03, 2010 | 5 Comments
Ascoli Piceno Vacation:
With multiple family trips to Italy under our belt, I felt reasonably familiar with this most bellaand dolce vita country — that is, until I emailed About.com’s Guide for Italy, Martha Bakerjian. We’re talking detailed knowledge about fascinating places above and beyond Italy’s big-name draws.
For example: the town of Ascoli Piceno, a town of 51,000 inhabitants, located...
Taormina, Sicily Travel Guide – Get to Know Taormina
Posted by admin on Mar 05, 2010 | 4 Comments
Taormina Overview:
Taormina has been one of Sicily’s top travel destinations since it became part of the European Grand Tour in the 19th century and Sicily’s first resort.
Taormina has remnants of its Greek and Roman habitation, a fine medieval quarter and castle ruins, and modern shops and restaurants. Perched on the side of Monte Tauro, the town offers fantastic views of the coast and Mt. Etna volcano. Below...
Capri Travel Guide – Visitor Information for the Island of Capri
Posted by admin on Mar 04, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Capri Overview:
Travel to Capri is a highlight of a Naples or Amalfi Coast vacation. Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island made of limestone rock. A favorite with Roman emperors, the rich and famous, artists, and writers, it’s still one of the Mediterranean’s must-see places. The island’s top attraction is the famous Blue Grotto, Grotta Azzurra. Tourists arrive by boat at Marina Grande, the island’s...
Positano Visitors Guide and Tourist Attractions
Posted by admin on Mar 03, 2010 | 1 Comment
Positano Overview:
Positano is one of Italy’s most romantic and luxurious vacation spots. Built vertically on the face of a cliff, Positano started out as a fishing village and became popular with writers and artists in the 1950’s. Today it’s a fashionable resort yet still retains its charm. Positano is a pedestrian town (with many stairs) and its pretty pastel colored houses and flowers make it very...
Romantic Getaways in Italy(Lake Como)
Posted by admin on Mar 02, 2010 | 3 Comments
Get to Know Lake Como, Italy’s Most Popular Lake
Lake Como Introduction:
Lake Como, Lago di Como in Italian, is Italy’s most popular lake and also its deepest. Lake Como is shaped like an inverted Y giving it a long perimeter. The lake is surrounded by beautiful villas and resort villages as well as hiking paths and it’s popular for boat trips and water activities.
Lake Como, a popular destination...
Romantic Getaways in Italy(Venice)
Posted by admin on Mar 01, 2010 | 5 Comments
Italy is one of the most romantic countries in the world and is a top romantic vacation destination. Italy’s picturesque seaside villages, beautiful countryside, and historic cities are filled with romantic settings, views, hotels, and restaurants. Here are the top Italian cities, villages, lakes, and islands for romance.
Venice
Venice Introduction:
Venice is one of Italy’s top travel cities and a beautiful,...
Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2010
Posted by admin on Jan 24, 2010 | 2 Comments
We all know Cancun, Miami and Cabo are great for spring break. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the company of drunken college chicks and cheap tequila on the beach. But this year, we urge you to dig a little deeper. An entire world of similarly (likely more) satisfying experiences lie ahead and the best time to begin exploring them is now. From the best beaches, most picturesque scenery to the best drinks, food...
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