If youre traveling to Rome and looking for an authentic dining experience, look no further than Orso 80. You can make a meal out of the antipasti alone at this casual Roman eatery near Piazza Navona. Or another way to put it is dont go to Orso 80 and not partake of the scrumptious appetizers. [...] read more »
Ah, planning. Once the bane of my existence. Now, only partially the bane of my existence. When you have kids, you have to plan some things. I have to plan to have food in the house. I have to plan to give them a bath, at least once a week. I have to plan a [...] read more »
If youre in Italy on May 18th, you might want to plan to stay up until the wee hours of the morning not drinking or dancing, but taking in culture at a museum. It is all part of the Night of the Museums or La Notte Dei Musei an event throughout Europe, including [...] read more »
The stunning island of Capri, off Italys Amalfi Coast, has been attracting visitors for generations. One of the islands most famous sites on the island are the Faraglioni a group of three geological stacks, just off the coast. They even have names: Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo. Photo by sneakerdog, flickr.com read more »
The Italy Mix is a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week. Here are our top picks for this week: 17 Italian Treasures to Explore: Beaches, spas, restaurants and sites that truly evoke Italia. (AFAR) First U.S. Ship to Cruise Italian River: The [...] read more »
Assisi (in the region of Umbria) and its start attraction, the Basilica of St. Francis, have always been popular with tourists but the election of the new Pope Francis makes them even more popular than ever. This is a view of the top level of the basilica with a statue of the saint in the [...] read more »
Ready for the beach? One of the most beautiful beaches in Italy is in the southern Italian town of Tropea in the region of Calabria. Tropea is also known for its stunning Norman cathedral and delicious red onions. Ready to plan a trip to Tropea or Calabria, contact ItalyVacations.com for help! Photo by simo0082, flickr.com read more »
It may be a sign of the times in cash-strapped and decaying Italy: an Italian town will now be charging visitors admission. The mayor of Civita di Bagnoregio, some 90 miles north of Rome, says his town is in desperate need of repair and thus will require visitors to purchase a three-euro ticket to enter. According [...] read more »
The Palio, held in Siena Tuscany each July 2 and August 16, is so much more than just a horse race. It is an age-old tradition that makes up the very fabric of this charming Tuscan city. Watch this video to learn more about how Siena is preparing for this summers race: read more »
There are few places in Italy as stunning as the Amalfi Coast and few places as magnificent on the beautiful coastline as the cliffside paradise of Ravello. This photo was taken at the gardens of Villa Cimbrone, a must-visit. Photo by dalbera, flickr.com read more »
