Category: Italy
Tour Italy Like A Rich Movie Star
Can’t you just hear the deep purrrring roar of your vintage italian sports car as you burst into a medieval hillside hamlet, sun glasses on, hair blowing in the breeze, and don’t forget the long flowing silk scarf! This vision of sophisticated abandon can be yours when you travel with the Italy By Vintage Car [...]
Record Venice Floods Halt Tourism
Poor wet, cold, soggy Venice!!! “Anyone thinking of coming should think again”, exclaimed Venice Mayor, Massimo Cacciari, last week after devastating flood waters streamed into the city. Water rose to over 5 feet above sea level, the highest point in more than 20 years, submerging homes, shops, historic monuments are precious artwork alike. An ill [...]
Where To Find Trendy, Friendly, Affordable Hostels
I sometimes grow nostalgic for the freewheeling 60′s when it was a right of passage to throw on a backpack and set off to explore the world. That’s when hosteling was in its infancy in the United States, but well established in Europe and beyond. I’ve often thought I’d like to re-live those days in [...]
Will Alitalia Be Next To File For Bankruptcy?
Will Alitalia Airlines make it an even number – 4 airlines to go belly up in April? In the first six days of April , Aloha Airlines, ATA, and SkyBus Airlines have all ceased operation leaving thousands of travelers stranded across the United States. Yes, times are tough and high oil prices are leaving weakened [...]
New Open Skies Agreement Changes Everything – Maybe Even Prices!
This week a new Open Skies Agreement between airlines of the United States and Europe goes into effect. So what, you say….why should I care? Well I believe this will change the entire face of global travel in the coming years. The new agreement (which was 6 years in the making) allows airlines to fly [...]
Essential Italy Driving Tips
Driving in Italy is not for the timid, it’s often frenetic and exuberant with vehicles squeezed onto streets designed as lanes for livestock. On the other hand if you think of your car as a suit of armor in which you venture forth to do battle with all you meet – you’re going to love [...]
New Italian Airline Coming to USA
The Italian Airline Air One (a member of the Star Alliance) has submitted an application with the Transportation Department to begin flying routes from Boston and Chicago to Milan, Italy just in time for the summer high season. They are hoping to have flights operational beginning in June. Connecting flights in the USA will be [...]
Ancient Rome Comes Alive in New Virtual Museum
The ancient world meets the virtual world in the famous Diocletian Baths in Rome. Open for just a month, this new venture invites visitors to immerse themselves in a virtual world where they walk the streets of ancient Rome while exploring public buildings and a regal villa. The virtual reconstruction, which cost more than $1.1 [...]
Find A Hotel in Italy – Best Online Sites
It seems we all have the collective daydream to head off to Italy and set up housekeeping in a rustic villa set on a bucolic rolling hillside. So just where should you turn to find a unique countryside accommodation, a dynamic city hotel or happening hostel? Here’s a list of some of the best online [...]
Italian Tourism Sites – Plan Your Trip To Italy!
The Italian Tourist Boards have gone all out to bring you essential information on all their cities and town. Start your travel planning by ordering a free Italy Now brochure. Then check out the great tourism sites below.
