Because of the ancient history of the Campania region, the land has seen a multitude of different populations, such as the Greeks, the Saracens and the Spanish....
For the person looking for a different travel experience, one that will offer a fascinating glimpse into the soul of the Italian culture, look no further than...
In Florence, center of the Renaissance, you can spend your day sightseeing at the fabulous monuments and museums which are rich in paintings of the most famous...
Milan is the capital of Lombardy and the second largest city in Italy. Milan is also the trendsetter in many areas. La Scala is the center for excellent opera,...
Rome is the "eternal city". Rome is Eternal in the splendor of its ancient monuments and eternal is the pleasure of the "Dolce Vita" life style. Eating in an...
This preserved medieval city is a favorite of visitors to Tuscany. Its cathedral is decorated by legendary artists such as Ghirlandaio, and the enormous main...
Sandwiched between the more famous provinces of Lombardy and Tuscany, Emilia Romagna is characterized by old university towns (where Dante, Copernicus, and Thomas...
The increasingly popular Italian Lake District is nestled in the Southern Alps, and it a perfect location for a romantic getaway. The tranquil setting is complemented...
Lazio is famous for the Eternal City of Rome. However, there is much more. Much of the landscape was formed by the eruption of several volcanoes. Lakes then formed...
Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, is filled with romantic fishing villages, rock cliffs, sandy beaches and winding coastline that stretches from the French border...
In western Tuscany, mere miles from the Tyrrhenian Sea, lies Lucca. In this town you will find the Piazza Anfiteatro, St. Martin's Cathedral, and many delightful...
This area is in a remote corner of the country between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. One artistic treasure is the town of Urbino, an ideal Renaissance...
Nestling in the north-western corner of Italy, Piedmont has much in common with its neighbouring countries (France and Switzerland) as well as...
Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean. The Costa Esmeralda is one of the chicest places in the world in the summer month of August. Encircled...
Located at the toe of the Italian boot, Sicily is a land of legend with about five million inhabitants. Palermo, the capital, is filled with splendid churches,...
The Tuscan Coast offers beautiful (and often less crowded) beaches throughout the western coast of central Italy. Towns such as Orbetello and Argentario may be...
Tuscany, with green hills, is well known for its wonderful landscapes, which are filled with rows of cypress trees growing next to castles and enchanting hamlets....
Umbria, somewhat overshadowed in the past by its famous neighbor, Tuscany, is coming into a popularity of its own. The combination of elements makes Umbria the...
Venice, the refined and romantic city, offers a unique and special atmosphere. Venice was built on a series of low mud banks in the tidal waters of the Adriatic...
About Italy
A vacation to Italy is one of sheer bliss and paradise. A country filled with an abundant history, so plentiful in artistic patrimony and beauty lying in every corner, from the Northern most tip of the Alps to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, this funky boot never ceases to amaze with its many treasures.
Venture towards the Adriatic, and experience the splendid beaches of Italy's eastern coast. Dare to take on the breathtaking mountains of the Dolomites, wander around the rolling hills of the countryside and take a stroll along the cobblestone streets of the earliest antique cities.
Relax at a local trattoria, and treat yourself to one of the countries many great wines. Savour the delectable cuisine of cheeses, pasta and cured meats. Satisfy your cravings by indulging in the world of fashion and style in Florence, Venice, Rome and Milan or take a moment to view its memorable cinematic moments from Fellini's Dolce Vita to Sophia Loren's breathtaking beauty.
