Archive for the 'italy vacations' Category
If you are like many people you need to see some water to feel like you are truly on vacation-lots and lots of water! Italy boasts some of the most beautiful beaches and resorts in all of Europe.
The Amalfi coast is just south of Naples and you may want to visit this area as [...]
January 30th, 2010 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
Villas are becoming an important part of planning for a vacation in Italy.
In Roman culture a villa used to be a luxurious country house built by a member of the upper class as a second or third residence.
It was not the main place of residence and city folks usually had 2 villas.
One [...]
January 25th, 2010 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
You may be wondering where you can go for your next vacation.
Maybe you have already been to Hawaii, London, and Paris.
Its time to try an Italy vacation.
You may have even been to Rome already and disliked the crowds and the “touristy” feel.
If you prefer the countryside and don’t mind the beautiful [...]
December 26th, 2009 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
When traveling to Italy there are several things you must have.
The least of these are a passport and maybe even a visa.
If this is your first time traveling out of the US you will need to apply for a passport.
You may also need to apply for a passport if your old one [...]
September 28th, 2009 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
When we think of going on vacation most of us see ourselves lying on a beach somewhere or gazing into a sunset.
Most of us do not think about going on a cooking vacation.
But if you are looking for something different to do this year when you travel this may be just the thing [...]
September 17th, 2009 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
You cannot go on an Italy vacation without doing some sightseeing.
In fact this is one of the most cited reasons for visiting Italy.
The country has a rich culture and a rich history.
All over Italy are historic buildings, monuments, museums and all kinds of places to visit that will make your Italy vacation [...]
September 3rd, 2009 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
Italy is one of the art centers of the world.
This is the home of the Renaissance and the world famous greats like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.
During your vacation in Italy you will find that art here has strong ties to religion.
Several of the greatest painters also painted numerous religious subject [...]
May 21st, 2009 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
Along with London, Paris and New York, Milan and Rome are on the list of the famous fashion centers of the world.
When you are on your Italy vacation you may not be able to help yourself but to indulge a little in this aspect of Italian culture.
By all means make sure you visit [...]
January 10th, 2009 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
Italian food will be very important to you during and after your Italy vacation.
Most people are usually surprised by the diversity of food in Italy especially if they expect to eat pizza, pasta and spaghetti during their Italy vacation.
You may get your fill of these classics while you are in Italy but you [...]
August 1st, 2008 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments
During your Italy vacation you will find that wine is very important to the country.
It has some of the oldest vineyards in the world and some of the best wines are produced here.
About 20% of wine in the world is produced in Italy.
While you are on your Italy vacation you will find [...]
July 16th, 2008 | Posted in italy vacations | No Comments