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…

Italy takes the prize for being one of the most beautiful and culturally rich places on the planet to vacation.   It is however increasingly expensive and out-of-budget for many families as world events in other Mediterranean countries have made travel inaccessible, for this reason even  more holiday goers are turning to Italy. This is where renting…

The Roman culinary traditions often get pushed aside in terms of what is considered “high” Italian cuisine, however for pasta lovers and traditionalists, for lovers of “Comfort Foods”, street foods and those who just want to enjoy a great plate of Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce or “Spaghetti al Pomodoro” Rome is actually one of the very best places…

Did you know that Italy is home to more spas and thermal retreats than any other?  Italy is literally brimming with natural hot-springs and along with them some of the most beautiful and needless to say romantic spas in the world.  Here is a list of our top 10 picks for Romantic get-a-ways in Italy.…

Coming to Rome can be an intimidating experience for many people.  It is known as the eternal city after all and they say that it takes more than a life-time to see everything there is to see in Rome.  However, Rome is a truly beautiful city and its beauty is what makes it such a…

Many people don’t consider Italy as a winter holiday destination, opting perhaps for more warmer climates in the Carribean and South Pacific.  The truth however, that Italy is a great place to visit any time of year, however the fall and winter months are perhaps some of the best and least considered by travelers to Italy. …

Traditional Amatriciana sauce Serves: 4 Cooking time: 15 minutes Difficulty: easy Ingredients: 1lb of dried spaghetti 12oz of peeled tomatoes (ideally San Marzano) 5oz of salted and dried pork jowl bacon or smoked bacon ½ glass of white wine 1 hot chili pepper, chopped salt, pepper grated Pecorino cheese 1 tbsp of olive oil Method:…

Make no mistake about it, what you eat and drink can change your mood and your entire state of being.  We’re not just talking about wine!   Many different types of foods and beverages we ingest directly impact our mental state and this has been proven over and over again.  Don’t trust us?  Eat McDonalds straight for…

The Etruscans were a fascinating civilization pre-dating the Romans that have had an incredible impact on Italy’s history.  They resided and thrived for thousands of years in central Italy in the regions or territories now known as Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of…

If you have ever visited Rome in the summer months you know the feeling of the sun’s exhausting heat beating down like a furnace .  The lack of a breeze will make you crave a refreshing dip in a pool – possibly a pool with a breathtaking views over the city, but the truth of the situation…

Travel Tips in Venice for those with Impaired Mobility Venice is considered to be one of the most romantic cities in the world and with good reason!  It is a truly amazing destination with an incredible history and people rarely forget their first glimpse of Venice, for it appears out of the sea much like…

Italy is a country synonymous with beauty, romance and love – with very good reason. It is one of the most geographically incredible countries in the world and renowned 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…

Listed below, we talk about 10 things that visitors to Italy should take into mind when planning a vacation to Italy .  We hope you will find these comments useful. Trying to see ALL of Italy in one or two weeks and trying to DO IT ALL!  Italy looks small on a map, very small…