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Taormina, Sicily Wishes You Were Here
Blog: Suzy Guese - 5 August 2011
On the streets of Taormina, I stumble over the clutter of antique shops spilling out into the streets. The clutter is not limited to objects, but also people. Taormina is not the sort of place you come to for anonymity, but rather to see and be seen. Throughout history, writers, artists, aristocrats, royalty and celebrities [...]
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Pizza night in the Italian countryside
Blog: Sophie's World - 4 August 2011
Today is Thursday. I wish I were at La Tavola Marche, a wonderful agriturismo and cooking school in Le Marche, one of Italy’s least known regions. You see, every Thursday,...Pizza night in the Italian countryside is a post from Sophie's World
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The First App! Available in Two Weeks!
Blog: Green Earth Guides ~ Traveling Naturally - 2 August 2011
Stay tuned for the launch of the new App— Venice: The Essential Green Travel Guide on the iTunes store—should be in about 2 weeks! Hooray!
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Travel Photo – St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Amalfi Coast
Blog: Landlopers - 1 August 2011
Italy’s Amalfi Coast is one of the great treasures of the world, and no visit is complete with a stop in the town of Amalfi itself. In the center of this compact town is the Duomo, the Cathedral of St. Andrew. The colorful cathedral dates...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Rome, Italy Hostels and Boutique Hotels
Blog: Vagobond.com - 29 July 2011
Rome is filled with dumpy hostels and dive hotels - here are some of the best and a few of the worst.
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You Can’t Save Money when Everything is Free
Blog: No Hurry Curry - 28 July 2011
When planning two summers ago for our round-the-world honeymoon, we had two main constraints: the size of our carry-on luggage and the portion of our savings we could spend while still being able to start life over again after the trip. Although we put a lot of time and effort into researching how to conserve [...]
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Italian Cookbooks
Blog: Ron in Rome - 27 July 2011
When you leave Italy, probably one of the first things you miss is the food. Food prepared in Italy is unique… and incredible. We tend to travel on our stomachs so we were always looking for different restaurants and different … Continue reading →
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Need to Know Facts About Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera for Families
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 27 July 2011
If you've been to the Italian Riviera between June and August, this scene looks familiar. For some families, this rocky stretch of coastline in Liguria is the ultimate summer holiday destination. In fact, questions about visiting Italian beaches with kids in the summertime comes up more often than almost any other topic on Ciao Bambino. Given this, I thought it would be fun to showcase some recent family vacation photos, as well as need to know tips for visiting this area.
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Daily Photo – Pompeii, Italy
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 27 July 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos. No related posts.
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First of May in Bologna
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 26 July 2011
{ Bologna, Italy - 1 May 2011 } Getting lost in the city immediately after stepping down from the train, with luggages in tow, may not be a good start. But that was what happened when we were in Bologna, after taking what we thought would be a shorter route. After walking across small back lanes, we found our hotel tucked in a small street right in the heart of the city. la rossa - the red one
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Family-Friendly Luxury in Florence at Villa La Massa
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 25 July 2011
Although I love visiting Florence in summertime when the weather is warm, a strategy is required to avoid an all-family meltdown given that the city is compact and during prime tourist season, it's almost impossible to escape the crowds. The majority of the city hotels do not have swimming pools or open spaces for kids to run around. A bad combination. Enter Villa La Massa ... Villa La Massa has been in our kid-friendly luxury portfolio for a few years now. It's located ...
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Best Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 24 July 2011
Trastevere is a beautiful part of Rome, and one of our favorite places to head to. The name, Trastevere, literally means “beyond (or over) the Tiber.” Once you cross the river and into Trastevere you’ll find narrow streets seemingly from … Continue reading →
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Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 24 July 2011
The most “asked” question regarding hotels in Rome is probably, “Where do I stay in Rome?” Undoubtedly, the next most popular query is, “What hotel should I stay in at the FCO airport?” I have to admit I’m not a … Continue reading →
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The #8 Tram in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 23 July 2011
The #8 tram is the primary mode of transportation for many visitors heading to Trastevere from the Largo Argentina area – or for folks connecting to or from the Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) on the FM1 train. Your ATAC … Continue reading →
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Organic Retreat in Le Marche, Italy
Blog: Vagobond.com - 19 July 2011
In La Marche, wine embodies the spirit of life while homemade meals remain at its heart.
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Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 16 July 2011
I guess I have a soft spot for the Vatican and Prati area. We lived in an apartment for 2+ years on Via Candia, about one block from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The shops, cafes, restaurants, internet stores, … Continue reading →
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Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 16 July 2011
Often, many people stay near the Roma Termini for an easier train or airport connection. The SITBus, Terravision, and the Leonardo Express all start early in the morning – or at least early enough to make a 07:30 flight at … Continue reading →
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Europe with Kids — The Ultimate Guide
Blog: My Little Nomads - 16 July 2011
The best destinations in Europe for kids and families. Detailed information for planning your trip.
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"BIRDS in ART" Exhibit at La Specola Museum
Blog: Florence Journal - 8 July 2011
Firenze, presso Museo di Storia Naturale 'La Specola' "BIRDS in ART" Mostra collettiva con Cristina Lelli, Alessandro Sacchetti, Elia Mauceri, Dasha Oussova. In esposizione SCULTURE, PITTURE E DISEGNI originali Quattro artisti: Cristina Lelli, Dasha Oussova, Elia Mauceri e Alessandro Sacchetti,...
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Photo Junket: The Amalfi Coast
Blog: The Travel Project - 4 July 2011
The Amalfi Coast is Stunning! It is picture perfect, ridiculously exclusive and everything luxury travel magazine editors like to use to splash a front cover with. The rugged and beautiful Amalfi cost in Italy is found south of Naples and is home to iconic towns of Ravello, Atrani, Amalfi, Positano as well as the island of Capri.
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The real Venice at Rialto Market
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 2 July 2011
{ Venice, Italy - April 2011 } My favourite place in any new city that I go to is the market. The freshness of the morning and the energy of all the people in the market gives you a great picture of the people in the city. And, in a city filled with tourists, it was a refreshing change to be surrounded by Venetians!
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Sardinia With Kids
Blog: My Little Nomads - 30 June 2011
The top 10 fun things to do for families in Sardinia.
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Lake Garda: Italy’s Lesser Known Lake Region
Blog: GoBackpacking - 30 June 2011
The top 5 things to do and see in the Lake Garda region of Italy.---------Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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Europcar discount for Facebook users
Blog: Florence Journal - 30 June 2011
Europcar is offering a special 10% discount if you book your Italian or European rental car on Facebook:
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Travel Tip Tuesday: Summer Travel Tips for Your Trip to Calabria
Blog: My Bella Vita - 28 June 2011
Ahhh, the dog days of summer – hot days, cool beaches and if you are lucky, even cooler summer vacations to southern Italy. If you are planning a trip this summer, you’ve probably done your homework. You’ve narrowed your must-see list, settled on hotels, chosen beaches, mountains and villages you’d like to explore.
