Easter is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian religion. It is celebrated somewhat differently in different parts of the world. In Italy, an overwhelmingly Catholic country, it is known as Pasqua and is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. The Holy Week, which culminates in Easter, follows the somber weeks [...]
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Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, has long held the reputation as being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With an abundance of history, millions of people each year take Italy tours that visit Florence to see the obvious sites: the Uffizi Museum, which houses famous works by Botticelli and Caravaggio, Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture [...]
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In the past, people who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, have often felt restricted when it comes to travel because of the extra worry of trying to find restaurants that offer gluten-free menus. Often people with gluten intolerance had to carry their own food when they traveled. Thanks to people like Hilary Davidson who [...]
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Review of Insight Tour Vacations, Italian Vogue Tour Travel Dates: Oct 1st – 12th, 2011 Day 1 I took lots of notes and pictures during my recent trip to Italy, but have put very little on the blog, so I am taking this week to catch up before I forget everything and have to take [...]
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Heading to Italy? If you have an iPhone, there are some great apps available. There is even that app that will take what you say in English and translate it to Italian for you. Codegent’s Learn Italian Phrasebook and 24/7 TUTOR, Inc are both Free apps and a great way to get started. Whatever method [...]
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It’s day 5 on our Insight Tour Italian Vogue and we spent the day in Capri. Edgar Allen Po said that “traveling is like dreaming.” Many of us however can’t remember dreams once we awake, but with travel you bring back fond memories that last a lifetime. We walked along the beautifully sculpted coast of the [...]
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Rome is one of my most favorite places to travel. There is so many things to see, so much history to take in, that more than one trip is necessary in order to see everything you wish to see. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a famous Italian artist and sculpture, and his stunning sculptures and fountains [...]
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I’m so excited to be in Rome. We have been here before while on a cruise, but this is our first Italy tour. Don’t get me wrong, I love cruising, but this is the first time that we get to experience Italy like a local. We have time to visit intimate shops with hand made [...]
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We arrived into Rome this morning. It is our 3rd visit, yet it always amazes me to look around and see the thousdands of years of history that surrounds us. As you walk the city, you are sure to see something that will leave you breathless. Rome, the Eternal City, where emperors once walked triumphantly, [...]
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Ah, Italy! Land of vineyards and pasta, Roman ruins and Renaissance palazzos. Italy is a country brimming over with cultural gems and deep-rooted history. Discover medieval hill towns and unspoiled fishing villages, thriving metropolises and romantic floating cities on a Cosmos tour Italy vacation. From the scenic charm of Tuscany and sparkling coastal waters to the snowcapped [...]
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