Madonn', all 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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Sicily, where what’s not on the tour itinerary is as important as what is

Victor Block   It happens all the time with the tour operator Overseas Adventure Travel. I start out expecting to write about the trip itself – in this case, Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions"-- and I end up writing about all the things that aren't on the itinerary – what OAT refers to as "learning and discovery." Sure, I wanted to focus on the extensive ruins of the Greeks and Romans from the 8th century BCE; the city market initiated by the Arabs in 900 CE still operates…

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Witchy holiday doings in Italy

 Truus, Bob & Jan too!! Never mind Santa Claus, here on the eve of the Epiphany on January 6th (the 12th day of Christmas) a friendly strega (witch) called La Befana comes overnight to leave good children candies and presents and the bad ones lumps of coal (though since every kid (though since every kid has likely been bad once or twice during the year, in their stocking they´ll also get dark-colored rock candy, to symbolize coal). read post    

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Enjoying a vacation rental in a Tuscany vineyard

  Wandering the hilly, narrow cobblestone streets in our home base of Montalcino, a medieval city of interlocking passageways, steps, and alleyways curving around and through and behind and beyond the main square, I reminded myself I was walking through history spanning eight hundred years. Stopping for lunch, I ordered a glass of the house wine. A bottle arrived at the table. When I protested, I was told to drink what I wanted and I would be charged accordingly. Not a bad system, I thought.…

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  • Cessy Meacham May 23, 2010 at 1:16am
    Grazie, You are right is not ready yet on netflix, but I placed it on queue :)
    and download more movies on my fab Roku box.
  • Lana Bortolot May 22, 2010 at 11:51pm
    Mi piace Verona ... a lovely and understated city. Can't wait to check this out. thanks for the recommendation.
  • David Paul Appell May 22, 2010 at 11:31pm
    Hi Cessy! It came out fairly recently, so not sure how long it will take to get to Netflix -- but I'm guessing several months at least. -Dave
  • Cessy Meacham May 22, 2010 at 10:54pm
    Thanks Paul, I hope is on Netflix..
  • David Paul Appell May 22, 2010 at 10:50pm
    Anybody see Letters to Juliet? Just did last night. A sweet story -- a bit over-acted and over-directed in spots -- but with cinematography that makes Verona, Siena, and the Tuscany countryside look good enough to mangiare!

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  • David Paul Appell May 13, 2010 at 10:58pm
    Ciao a tutti! Two Tripatini members are looking for advice on Italy travel on Ask a Travel Expert. If you'd like to lend a hand, please click below:

    Italy at the end of June - from Nice to Venice & Rome and back...

    Fall in Italy - Cinque Terre? Lake Region? Hiking?

    Grazie!
  • David Paul Appell May 11, 2010 at 2:33pm
    Member Noel Pagany is looking for advice on honeymooning in Tuscany. If you're interested in helping him out, please click here to reply at Ask A Travel Expert.
  • Deery Walker April 24, 2010 at 8:22am
    Kiera-
    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!
  • Cessy Meacham April 24, 2010 at 2:01am
    Kiera; Congratulations! great choice for a Honeymoon I could suggest this hotels because they are in a package deal with addes things,
    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!!
  • Maria Cristina Taiti April 24, 2010 at 1:18am
    www.agriturismocorboli.it visit us............ and enjoy
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