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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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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Venice, Sicily & Clientan Coast cited in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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  • 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.
  • Mi piace Verona ... a lovely and understated city. Can't wait to check this out. thanks for the recommendation.
  • 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
  • Thanks Paul, I hope is on Netflix..
  • 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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  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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!!
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