Italy Articles

Vacation in Italy - Private Holiday Homes versus Hotels

Vacationing in Italy is a dream come true for so many Americans. Those who have Italian heritage often wish to see where their families originated. Those who have no Italian lineage still look upon Italy as one of the foundations of Western civilization. Rome, Venice, Tuscany, Florence, Umbria, Chianti, San Gimignano, Siena, Orvieto, Todi, Assisi, Spleto and Montepulciano are all legendary to those of us raised in the "new world" and for many are simply places we’ve read about in our school books, or seen on television or in the movies. Many Americans, sadly, know little of the geography of Italy, but do appreciate the food. After all, pizza and spaghetti are considered as American to us as apple pie and hot dogs. But only on a trip to Italy can a person really appreciate this magnificent country, home to Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Christopher Columbus.. [... more]

Beautiful Lake Garda

If you're looking for a place where you can do something different every day, Lake Garda is the ideal place for you. Lake Garda is blessed with more than 45 km of free beaches in some of the most evocative and celebrated scenery of the whole Europe, insluding medieval towns, historical villas and ancient castle. It is enriched by its green hinterland with pastures and vineyards which produce wines know throughout the world such as Custoza and Bardolino. [... more]

Vatican City Is a Must-See

The Italian capital is also renowned for its breathtaking fountains and pigeon-filled public squares, including the Piazza San Pietro. Local color includes jumping out of the way of speeding mopeds ' even pedestrians on the sidewalk are not safe!' and grabbing lunch at one of the many mom-and-pop pizzerias hocking their haute cuisine pizza by the kilo. [...more]

Idyllic Southeast Italy

My holiday in Italy was a dream come true and my wish to enjoy the less touristy side of Italy was realized. I stayed in a vacation rental villa in the city of Avetrana , situated in the Apulien region which is also called the "boot heel" of Italy. This was the perfect way to experience the local culture and the little villa in Italy served as a great hideaway when I wanted to be alone.  [...more]