Madonn', all of il bel paese is a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Pisa, Naples -- so many of the most iconic destinations in travel. If you haven't been here, you must remedy that immediately.
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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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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!!