Italy travel stories
Libertyville, IL, June 9, 2011"”Now movie buffs can visit the studio where Roman Holiday and Three Coins in the Fountain were filmed and can even see the costumes Liz Taylor and Richard Burton wore in Cleopatra. For the first time ever, Rome's famous...
All of Italy has delicious cuisine, but food addicts swear the heart and soul of the best cooking and eating is in the north. But is it true? I needed to know. I started my quest for the best food in northern Italy with a trip to Venice. I discovered that it's...
Libertyville, IL, March 15, 2011"”While Rome is certainly Italy's highlight, it's nice to combine a trip to Rome with some time in the countryside, seeing Italy's magnificent scenery and historic towns and villages. TourCrafters' 8-day/7-night...
I am a Bollywood dancer, based in London, performing in a late-evening gig in Modica, a Baroque city in the Ragusa province of Sicily, famous for its Aztec chocolate. Globalization doesn't get better than this. The gig is part of a month-long summer festival in...
All civilizations throughout history have celebrated holidays, but none so much as the Italians. Early in the Roman Empire, Augustus Caesar declared an entire month each year would be devoted to them, and it's become an inspiration each August for a month-long...
I am always amazed by Italy. Yes, I know I am biased as I was born in Rome and spent most of my childhood summers romping through the Imperial Forums, getting gelato right across the street from the coliseum or walking the many glorious bridges that cross the Tiber...
April 1, 2010 "“ Orient-Express is pleased to announce the re-opening of the brand's Italian properties "“ Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Hotel Splendido in Portofino, Villa San Michele in Florence, and Hotel Caruso in Ravello. The hotels close each year at...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2009"”Want to start the New Year with a different experience? Ring in 2010 in Sicily with Splendida Italia's value packed eight day/seven night group guided package. This special package includes accommodations at 4-star properties...
Libertyville, IL, July 30, 2009"”TourCrafters is cutting the price of their new Italy by Train Special by $200 per couple, and adding a "goody bag" worth $200 per couple, if the package is booked by August 30. The 7-night, 3-star package costs $1,319 and includes...
Lynbrook, NY (June 29, 2009) "” Dooley Vacations' Tuscany & A Taste of Venice getaway offers travelers the freedom to discover the many charms of Tuscany and sample Venice at their own pace, lingering when they choose or hitting as many sights as possible. The...
The most famous building in Taormina is the Greek Theatre, which was featured in the Woody Allen film Mighty Aphrodite. The theatre dates from the 2nd Century AD, when the Romans enlarged and transformed the original Greek amphitheatre, to better accommodate circus...
