Madonn', so much of the bel paese is a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Naples, Milan - so many of the most iconic destinations in travel - along with thousands of lovely and fascinating back roads. If you haven't been here, you must remedy that immediately.
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8 interesting off-the-beaten path corners of Rome
Erik TörnerMy country´s capital famously boasts some of the world´s most legendary and inspiring tourist attractions, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. But Rome is also overflowing with millennia worth of riches that get less attention from visitors intent on their “bucket lists”, and exploring these places off the usual tourist track can give you a deeper, more authentic, and more serene experience of the Eternal City – and by the way, avoid the…
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What a dream honeymoon! You can't beat Hotel Due Torri just north of Piazza Navona in Rome for its location. Very reasonable with wonderful service. The rooms are petite but very comfortable and best of all quiet. Good restaurants in walking distance also. www.duetorriroma.com. Stay here but go to the roof terrace of Hotel Raphael - within spitting distance of Piazza Navona - for a romantic sunset cocktail. www.hotelraphael.com
In Florence, La Casa del Garbo has a spectacularly convenient location on Piazza della Signoria with a view of Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi. Stay in one of the 5 apartment suites with full kitchens and plenty of lounging space. Don't want to pull kitchen duty on the honeymoon? Choose one of the 4 charming and spacious rooms and have breakfast on the house. www.casadelgarbo.it
For a civilized experience after art overload at the Accademia head to Harry's Bar (Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci 22) and ask Leo for a Bellini or martini - the two most popular drinks he mixes. Have a wonderful trip!
Rome 3* Siviglia Hotel (3 nights Htl +tax+bkfst+ City Tour start @ $314.00 p/p)
Rome 5* D'inghilterra (3nts Htl+tax+ bkfst+City Tour start @$809.00 p/p)
Florence 3*Balestri ( same package $383.00 p/p)
Florence 5* Helvetia & Bristol (same pakge $1186.00)
I like the location of the Diplomatic Hotel in Rome and the Rose Garden palace you can walk in Rome to almost every Piazza with the right shoes :) you can also check in Florence the Cosimo de Medici. Buona notte!!
I'd love any suggestions for Florence hotels as well. We will be touring Italy in mid-Sept Thank you!.
(Forimmediaterelease.net) Though Italian gelato is considered the world’s best ice cream, you wouldn’t go to Italy just to get an ice cream cone But, hey, if you’re going to Italy anyway, why not get a free gelato?
TourCrafters, the Italian tour operator known for its good deals, is offering a new 7-day/6-night “Eat Your Gelato in Italy” package that starts at US$1,119 in April and includes round-trip air from New York to Florence, fuel surcharge, three nights at the Hotel Roma in Florence, three nights at the Hotel-Spa Villa Aurea in Cortona, daily breakfasts, a spa course with Turkish bath and sauna at the Villa Aurea, service charges, and taxes… and that free gelato. The price goes up US$165 per person in May and from September 19 to October 31.
This is a chance to have a real vacation, to enjoy the relaxing lifestyle of Tuscany, the fabulous art, the fashionable boutiques, the rejuvenating spa waters, the wonderful restaurants — yes, the taste of real food, and that free gelato at Vivoldi, which has the most celebrated ice cream in Florence.
The 4-star Hotel Roma has all the modern comforts in an 18th-century palazzo that overlooks the Piazza Santa Maria Novella and is only a short walk to the Duomo. The 4-star Villa Aurea, in the town of Cortona (made famous by the book and movie Under the Tuscan Sun), boasts a pool and full-service health spa. A car rental, which is more or less necessary, is available on request.
Air fare add-ons are US$25 from Boston and US$120 from Chicago and Miami. All prices quoted are per person, double occupancy, do not include airport taxes of approximately US$116, and are subject to availability and change. Reservations must be paid for within 72 hours of booking. For additional information, visit www.tourcrafters.com . For reservations, call 800-482-5995.
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