Year: 2017

On a map, Italy looks like a very small country and now-a-days you can get from Rome to Florence or Florence to Venice (or vice versa) in less than 1.5 hours.  It’s definitely a high-speed way to get from one of the major art cities to the next, so no doubt, you can zip into Rome for…

  Many people who are interested in visiting Italy don’t know that winter is perhaps one of the best times of the year to visit and we believe that it should be on everybody’s bucket list to see once in their life time.   We’ve even wrote an entire article on the subject a few years back and…

  Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe drawing over 40 million visitors a year and the number of tourists traveling to Italy each years is growing, particularly in areas like Florence, Venice, Rome  the Cinque Terre national park and on the Amalfi Coast, and who can blame them!  Italy is not only…

Civitavecchia port is located 1 hour and 15 minutes outside of Rome city center on the Mediterranean coast.  This port is one busy place and is one of Italy’s busiest cruise ports as well as one of the country’s most important import / export commercial centers. Each year in addition to millions of cargo shipments that arrive…

  Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, renowned throughout the world for its incredible food, wine, culture, architecture, fashion and stunning landscapes. With so many amazing cities and regions in one country and dozens of beautiful islands there are many reasons why Italy is one of the most visited countries in the…

No doubt, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world and since our head offices are located in Sorrento, we know this area like the back of hands and can offer fantastic villa rental options in addition to small group and private tours by boat, plane, helicopter or private tour!…

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the Mediterranean and one of the longest peninsulas in the world!  In fact, when you look at Italy on a map, you will see that Italy as a country occupies one of the most incredible land-forms in the world!   Surrounded by three seas: The Mediterranean,…

Excursions from Your Cruise Ship: The Truth About What to Expect from Major Ports in Italy June 2017 Newsletter Shore excursions in Italy have been something that have been on my mind for a long time now.  As we gear up for the spring season and get ready to bring some clients into more rural…

Making a Point to Take Time out for Romance – Italian Style June 2017 Newsletter Happy couples make it a point of noticing even small opportunities to say “thank you” and taking time out for each other.  While the early months of a relationship can feel effortless and exciting, successful long-term relationships involve ongoing effort and compromise…

What do you think of when you think of Tuscany? Perhaps of rolling vineyards and gorgeous golf-course type landscapes that spread for miles dotted by vineyards and perfect hill-top towns lined with gorgeous out-door venues where you can sip some of the best wines in the world.  Of course you would be right, but Tuscany…

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From major towns and cities all over Italy we offer affordable guaranteed departure tours. Wonderful options for those who do not want to drive in Italy with fantastic hotels in central locations, guaranteed departure tours can be a wonderful option for those looking to experience Italy in comfort and style with local English speaking guides…

A common question when planning a trip to Italy is: “When is the Best Time to Visit?” The truth be told, Italy is a wonderful place to be all year round, however in the spring time with everything in bloom and the smell of the air alive with the scent of roses, cherry blossoms, fresh grasses…

Don’t Miss Out this Fall on our Educational Programs in Italy Unlike Any Other. Back to Back Trips Focusing on Central and Northern Italy. Newsletter 2017 This fall Italy Vacation Specialists & the Italy Education Center are offering two unique experiences for travel professionals looking to expand their knowledge and familiarity with some of Italy’s…