This article was updated in 2018. Although many of us know the major cities of Umbria, such as Perugia and Assisi, as significant tourist destinations, much of the region and its lovely towns have remained relatively undiscovered. During a recent visit, I had the thrilling experience of visiting many towns without seeing what appeared to be another tourist. There are …
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We all have at least one screenplay in us,
right? Maybe this is the summer to finally
get it down on paper, and to do so in Italy
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Westin Enhances Italian Stays
Westin Hotels & Resorts have introduced
nightly social and cultural
events in all of their hotels including their
Italian properties to encourage guests to relax, socialize and learn
something new at the same time.
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A wonderful new set of
Florentine apartments marries
the best of the apartment
experience with the
convenience of hotel service and its location
cannot be beat.