The 5 must-see sites in Rome

If you are planning on visiting Rome on your Italy holidays make sure you that you take the time to visit our top 5 sites as listed below;
Coliseum
No trip to Rome would be complete without visiting the spectacular jaw dropping Coliseum. The iconic structure was initially built as a circuit for horse racing, as [...]

What to Consider When Purchasing Mail Order Wines

In the past, when UK consumers looked to buy wines for personal consumption or a special event, they would visit high street wine merchants and choose from a small selection of wines on offer; now, it’s on the Web that we make our prime purchases.
The combination of low prices and a wide range of items [...]

Cruising to Italy with P&O

Italy is full of amazing places and things to see and do, many of them very accessible from the coast which makes cruises in this area a great way to see parts of Italy.
P&O Cruise Holidays have a variety of cruise ships who sail the Western Mediterranean, and almost all of [...]

Choosing Milan Hotels & Rome Hotels With Booked.net

The great Italian cities of Milan and Rome are both world famous destinations that attract visitors from all over the world. Ancient Rome with its historival gems and architectural wonders, and Milan a centre of fashion with its exquisite shopping, both offer a completely different travel experience. Both cities also offer a wide variety of accommodation. The choice of Rome and [...]

How to Travel Safely in Italy

If you are planning a vacation to Italy, all you will need to navigate this beautiful country safely is a few phrases of Italian and a healthy dose of common sense.
When Driving
Don’t stop in the emergency lane.  They’re notoriously narrow, making it dangerous to exit your car.  Stop at a service station or pull off [...]

Immerse Yourself In An Atmosphere Of Passion At The Festival Of The Aphrodisiac

Love is definitely going to be in the air for anybody taking a trip to Umbria this year in the beautiful town of Citta della Pieve. From September 3rd to 6th the inaugural Festival of Aphrodisiac is going to be a glorious celebration of things that set the heart a flutter and tickle the soul.
For [...]

Discover The Other Italian Lakes

The Italian Lakes to most travellers conjures up images of the popular glacial lakes in the northern region of Lombardy, running along Italy’s border with Switzerland and Austria. Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, and Lake Como are world-renown vacation destinations attracting millions of tourists every year. They are even home to Hollywood superstars.
However, there [...]

Experience The Medieval Madness Of The Palio Di Siena

During August every year the Piazza del Campo in Siena will come alive to the crash of horse’s hooves as ten steeds and their mounts battle for supremacy in an event that dates back 700 years. Anyone on holiday in Tuscany at this time should try and experience this unique medieval festival.
The Palio [...]

Classic Italian Drives – the Strada Chiantigiana

A rural drive that is an Italian classic is the Strada Chiantigiana, or the SR 222. The back road goes through Tuscany’s wine country through to the small cities and towns of Chianti including Greve, Radda, and Giaole, situated between Florence and Siena. The road runs south adjacent to a network of two lane secondary [...]

Saints, Salamis & Unspoilt Nature – Surprising Umbria!

St. Benedict, the finest cured meats, and wild unspoilt nature are all located in Eastern Umbria.
Perugia is Umbria’s political capital, but the surrounded town of Norcia is the place known as being the culinary capital. Below the famed Appennines, in the region’s wild and mountainous east, the forests provide habitat for many game birds. The [...]

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