Christmas in Italy is such a magical time. It is one of my favorite times to visit Italy or get Italian inspiration for my life back home. I was thrilled when my friend Anthony of How to Tour Italy wanted to interview me about travel ideas and traditions surrounding Christmas and New Years in Italy. You can download the podcast on …
Spend Christmas in Italy with These Hotel Packages
Hotels throughout Italy realize what a special experience it is to spend Christmas in Italy where frankly, the holiday remains more authentic and family-oriented than in the United States. If you’re plotting an Italian Christmas vacation, here are some special places to spend the holiday: Two Amalfi Coast hotels are offering packages that include a chance to experience age-old Italian artistery. One offers an …
New Year’s Eve in Venice: Concerts and Galas
Our friend Nan McElroy of Living Venice fills us in on musical options for New Year’s Eve in Venice – If you are visiting Venice for New Year’s and want to make it a musical holiday, consider attending the Concerto di Capodanno, the New Year’s concert offered by the Teatro La Fenice on December 30th at 8 p.m., the 31st …
Truly Venice: Apartment Rentals in Venice, Italy
Are you planning a trip to Italy and are unsure what destination to choose? Venice is definitely a place you shouldn’t miss! This city is one of the world’s most unique group of islands – actually, it is the only inhabited lagoon in the world with an ancient history that dates back to the seventh century. The water of the …
Venice for the Holidays: Markets, Concerts and Masses
Our friend Nan McElroy, author of Italy, Instructions for Use (hint: makes a terrific stocking stuffer!) is lucky to live in Venice year-round but like most of us believes the holidays are a particularly special time of year in La Serenissima. There are Christmas markets, a special glass exhibition on the island of Murano, classical music concerts, celebrations in Piazza …