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Why Do People Love Italy - Top 10 Reasons

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Throughout the entire year tourists are continually attracted to Italy as a holiday destination. If for some reason Italy has not crossed your mind as a holiday destination, take a look at some of the best reasons why you should.

Style

Italy is home to some of the most stylish and well known cities in the world. Rome and Milan are well known for all sorts of reasons, and whether you’re looking for excellent shopping facilities, or just to enjoy a laid back weekend getting away from it all, with a coffee outside a pavement cafe in Venice, then Italy is where you’ll want to be.

Fashion

Of course Italy is well known for its fashion, and if you like keeping up with the latest trends, or have a favourite Italian designer, then you’ll want to be able to see what the stylish Italians are wearing. Why not visit one of the fashion shows whilst you’re here?

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Italy is the spiritual home of football for many fans, and whether you’re an AC Milan or Juventus fan, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to watch a game at the San Siro or the Stadio Olimpico in Turin. With an unrivalled atmosphere and the most passionate fans, you won’t experience anything like it anywhere else in the world.

Sports

Other sports are popular in Italy, and one of the most important cycling races, the Giro d’Italia, takes place at the end of May each year, and is often seen as a warm up to the Tour de France. Skiing and other winter sports attract many visitors. The facilities are commonly top notch and Italy is well known for great après ski.

Cars

If you’re a motorsport fan, or just like cars, then you’ll want to learn more about the great Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati models, or perhaps just experience some of the best driving roads in Europe. If you’ve got an Italian car, or aspire to one, why not visit Italy and see what inspires the designers of some of the most beautiful cars in the world? It is also possible to bring your own car into Italy and you can usually organise transporte de coches (car transport) with relative ease.

History

Italy is well known for its amazing history, and so if you’re interested in the past, or have children who are studying history, then there’s plenty to explore here.

Geography

Perhaps you’re more interested in archaeology, or volcanoes. With such a diverse geographically you’ll want to see as much as you can whilst you’re there.

Stunning vistas

The famous Italian lakes and villages are well known throughout the world, and you’ll want to see as much as you can? A great idea that could well make your trip is to hire a car in Italy and travel round the region, soaking up the culture and sampling the authentic Italian lifestyle that the countryside has to offer?

Italian food

Italy has given the world many exciting food dishes, so if you love pasta, ice cream or pizza, then you’re sure to want to try the real thing for yourself. Whether you go to an authentic restaurant or decide to cook for yourself using local produce you’ll know you are enjoying a real taste of Italy.

Drink

As well as food, Italy produces a lot of wine and beer, which is well loved around the world. If you’ve got a favourite Italian wine, or beer, why not see exactly where it’s made, and find out what makes it so good?

Who knows by the end of your stay you could be organising mudanzas (removals) for a more permanent stay!

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Where To Go When Visiting Europe

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Italy promises to have something for everyone, it boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world in the south whereas the north can offer the natural beauty of the Alps. The history offered by cities like Rome and Venice is richer and more diverse than almost anything offered by any other city in the world. If you’re looking into villas in Italy you’ll need to understand a bit about the basic culture before you leave. For example the style of driving in Italy is renowned for being more than a little aggressive and shouldn’t be under taken by the faint hearted holiday maker. When planning out clothes you might want to bear in mind the south can be quite conservative so you should avoid walking around in skimpy clothing.

Like Italy Greece also has a rich and diverse history with the Gods of Olympus favouring these thousands of tiny islands. By opting to rent villas in Greece instead of booking into a hotel you’re more likely to really get to experience the real culture of this country. By taking in a few of the many museums you’ll really be able to get a feel for the history of this beautiful country. The Olympia ruins along with the ruins of the temple of Zeus are said to be some of the most breathtaking views in the world. If you prefer to simply lie on a beach and soak in the sun you’re sure to find somewhere perfect in one of Greece’s thousands of golden beaches.

If you’re looking for something a little more quaint and traditional you should look into cottages in Cornwall. You’re going to find just as much history and legend in this south west county of England as you are in Italy and Greece. Said to the birth place of King Arthur this remote county always seems to move at a slower pace to the rest of the UK. This stunning county also boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world let alone the UK, with hundreds of stunning golden beaches.

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Experience The Best Gay Travel To Italy Vacation

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Italy as a nation is a well known destination for the history, romance, and art. This reason makes it one of the most popular locations for gay travel to Italy. Gay society has remarkable attendance in Italy’s most crowded cities such as Milan, Rome, Florence and many others. These cities allow many options for gay holiday in Italy. Gay tourists prefer to go to Italy for break because it offers so much for gay people not only are Italian cities secured for gay activities but also there are well acknowledged Gay activities including gay hotels and Gay friendly accommodations.

Travelers who are gay prefer to travel to Italy for vacations because it provides and offers them so much. Not only are the places safe, but also they are well received and accommodated. There are so many places where gay people can travel to in Italy, some places in Italy often issue invitation letters for gay travelers.

There are countless holiday destinations in Italy which offer gay pubs, gay restaurants, and so many gay owned and gay friendly hotels- these are scattered all over the notable regions of Italy. A city like Milan for instance is very accommodating for the gay holiday adventures.

The city of Tuscany in Italy offer much more than movie festivals and the likes as you can find hundreds of gay pubs, Gay clubs and Gay friendly Hotels scattered all around the region. The city of Tuscany has one of the warmest atmospheres for gays and their festivals are often recognized by rainbow flags hovering all over the place. Gay life is particularly getting hotter and the turnout of gay events in this city is getting bigger every passing day.

There are several other reasons to have a gay travel in Italy experience. No matter what your preference is, you will always come back with tales of wonderful experiences.

You will need to see your travel agents before travelling for your vacation. This will help you not to miss out from any of the wonderful experiences and tours that make gay travel experience in Italy a wonderful one. The choices you make depend on your taste and preferences. Once you decide to travel to Italy, please make a proper schedule and plan to see all the major places.

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Vatican City Facts - A Magical Journey

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

When one begins to learn Vatican City facts they can feel an amazing, overwhelming emotion. This church has been around since the beginning of what is known as modern day Christianity. However, simple facts about the city state can prove to be filled with interesting information. The Vatican City is different from any other place on earth and simple facts about the city itself can lead to more information gathering about the Holy Roman Catholic Church and its past.

One of the coolest things when looking at Vatican City facts is that it is the smallest country in the world, with only one hundred and ten acres. This city state is completely surrounded by the city of Rome and Vatican City is actually walled off from Rome. These walls were created during both the medieval and Renaissance times. Inside the walls one can see the Vatican gardens and various buildings, including the every so popular St. Peter’s Basilica.

There are many other interesting facts about the Vatican City. It has its own postal system, seal, constitution and a state flag, as well as Vatican coins. And, believe it or not, the Vatican has its own army known as the Swiss Guard. The army consists of around one hundred soldiers who are sworn to protect the Vatican and everyone who resides there. In order to gain citizenship, one needs to be a permanent residence of the Vatican and also have proven the performance of special duties for the Holy See. One can also hear the Holy Father on the Vatican radio transmissions that are sent out globally.

Vatican City facts are as unique as the city state that is walled off from the chaotic world. One can become an interested tourist with a little research done before they go and visit this unique place of worship. The Vatican City is a place that people visit to feel closer to God, but it is also a country that has a governing body and is a world within itself just like any other country. Even if it is the smallest country in the world, it has a huge impact on the world that lives outside the walls that have stood since medieval times.

Isabella Olsen is a travel writer who has toured major destinations worldwide, including Italy, by car. To book a car hire Italy, or learn more about car hire worldwide, visit www.zencarhire.com

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Take Advantage of Those Cheap Flights

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

For quite a few years now a group of the airlines labelled “low-cost airlines in Europe have been taking part in a price war trying to offer the lowest air fares to a huge number of cities throughout Europe. It’s not unusual to see that one of the leading low cost airlines such as Easyjet or Ryanair has an offer of return flights from Britain to Germany, France or Spain for £1 (approx $1.45). There might be taxes and airport landing fees to be added to the fare, but it remains an absolute bargain if you’re looking to see a variety of European cities. The downside of these cheap flights is that they frequently make use of to the smaller municipal airports instead of the better known biginternational ones. This sometimes means that a flight that is supposed to be flying to a major European city actually lands up to 50 miles away. In fact there are a number of plus-points with this situation, the smaller airports often provide a much slicker turnround on check-in and luggage since they are servicing a much smaller number of flights. The downside is that transportation serving these airports can be scrappy at best and a very popular alternative is hiring a car from the airport. Here are some of the great cities that we have visited using cheap flights. We are sure that you would enjoy visiting any of these scenic, you can rest assured that they have a lot to offer to visitors to their country.

Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow, once the butt of so many jokes about the slums of the Gorbals has undergone a Renaissance and has become a fascinating, architecturally diverse city attracting a huge number of tourists throughout the year. The trendy West part of Glasgow is home to the fourth oldest university in the U.K.. Situated on a hill amidst the Medieval region of Glasgow, its students contribute a great deal to the fun loving and vibrant atmosphere of that area. The low cost carriers use Prestwick Airport which is approximately 35 miles (51 km) to the north east of the city centre and you will find an excellent road between the airport and the city centre. This is a popular sightseeing area, so it is advisable to rent a car at Prestwick in advance of your trip. A congestion free 30 minute drive from the airport on the M77 motorway brings you to the centre of the city. Glasgow is a perfect starting point for an adventure in the Trossachs National Park. Just 20 km (13 mile) journey out of Glasgow and you could discover stunning countryside seated upon a pony, whilst a 50 km (30 mile) drive east using another excellent motorway will find you in Edinburgh , the city of festivals complete with Princes Street shopping, castle, palace and the seaside.

Florence, Italy

Undoubtedly one of the most hauntingly beautiful locations in Europe, Florence is served by Pisa Airport, which is 84 km (50 miles) west of Florence. Hire a car at Florence airport and you’ll be perfectly positioned to take in Pisa with its leaning tower, the wonders of historic Florence and a selection of some of the most picturesque countryside in the whole of Europe, that of the majestically beautiful Tuscany. It is therefore not surprising that Florence is high in the popularity stakes when looking at European cities. When you visit Florence you will discover that a large proportion of the centre is traffic free thus preserving its many ancient statues and architectural treasures from the pollution and vibrations caused by heavy traffic. The complete lack of traffic brings a feeling of peace and quiet as you walk from one fragment of history to the next. You do not need to walk too far before experiencing the ghastly, ear splitting roar from Florence’s legion of scooter riders. Apart from the Ponte Vecchio the remainder of the bridges leading to city centre are polluted, noisy places, thus giving us a further incentive to keep to the narrow alleyways and tranquil sanctuaries of Florence’s wonderful piazzas.

Tours, France

Tours, set amongst the famed Loire Valley chateaux with not a solitary chateau to its name! The ideal centre for exploring the Loire Valley famed for its serious selection of palatial residences, the city has quite a few of its own charms. Although the small airport is only a couple of miles from town, it’s pretty much essential that you hire a car in the Loire Valley to fully explore a selection of the most stunning towns and villages to be found throughout France. Along the banks of the River Loire between Chalonnes and Sully-sur-Loire, a host of cultural treasures are presented for the visitor to enjoy. The Loire valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers scenic countryside, lots of flamboyant castles plus a good scattering of historic villages. Formerly the “Retreat of Kings” back in the days of the Renaissance and the middle ages, the Loire Valley was a favourite location for the French monarchy. Built originally as working fortified castles, the buildings were converted into the palatial chaeaux that you will find today. The historic towns that line the river banks are a magnet to tourists from all over the world. Towns such as Tours, Blois and Chinon have so much to see and do whilst the most popular of all the chateaux is maybe that on the Chambord Estate. Throughout the region you will find small, family owned vineyards offering a variety of tasty wines at budget prices. Look out for the word “degustation”, which means sampling I guess, and as long as ‘Le Patron’ is not in the middle of a long leisurely lunch you will be offered a warm welcome and he will be delighted to lead you through a tasting of his complete selection of wines. Naturally, it is strongly advised that you take a non-drinker as your chauffer, some of these tasting sessions can get very serious!.

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