Italy’s Biggest Tourist Traps & How to Avoid Them
Over the past decade, Italy has become one of the world’s most visited destinations attracting over 50 million visitors annually. It’s a shocking number considering that Italy’s entire population is only 60 million and geographically speaking Italy as a country doesn’t even occupy half the state of California. Yet, what is more shocking still is the fact…
Private Drivers & Transportation for You and Your Tribe Here in Italy
Transportation in Italy: How it Works! One of the very best things you can do for you and your tribe while visiting Italy is to employ a driver-guide. It is MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE THAN YOU THINK! Relax and actually enjoy your holiday, while our professional drivers bring you to the truly breathtaking areas of Italy outside of the…
Thinking About Heading to the Cinque Terre in Italy? Be Prepared Before You Go
Ten years ago, I was a hiking guide in the Cinque Terre national park and the surrounding area in the region of Liguria in northern Italy where the Cinque Terre is located. Here I am, 10 years ago – maybe a little bit thinner than I am now, but still with the same passion…
Save Money & Use Private Transfers as Opportunities for Incredible Experiences & Sightseeing
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…
Why Italy Makes a Great Christmas & New Years Destination
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…
Fatal Mistakes You or Your Travel Agent May Make When Planning A Visit to Italy & How To Avoid Them
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…
Important Information for Cruise-Ship Passengers Coming into Major Ports in Italy
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…
Places in Italy Now Over-Run with Tourists: Know When To Go & When To Stay Clear – Great Alternatives to Italy’s Tourist States
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…
Great Villas for Families & Groups on the Amalfi Coast
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!…
Best Beaches & Beach Clubs in Italy
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: What to Know Before You Go!
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…
Taking Time Out for Romance – Italian Style!
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…
Tuscany’s Undiscovered Coast: Gorgeous Islands & Natural Hot Springs – Away from the Crowds Tuscany Has More Natural Paradises than You can Imagine!
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…