Today, the dollar-to-euro exchange rate hit a 12-year low against other world currencies, meaning that those dollars will go farther when you travel to Italy. Currently at $1.05 to 1.00€, the exchange rate is expected to drop even further, with some analysts predicting a 1:1 exchange as soon as next month. It’s probably going to stay that way for a while, too. …
Great New Italy Data Plan for Smartphones,iPads
Whether you’re bringing your own smartphone or tablet to Italy or renting one our friends at Cellular Abroad, the company tells us that they have a fantastic and cheap option for getting data. Cellular Abroad’s new and improved Uno Mobile SIM card costs just 9 euros for one GB of data (plus regular calling). “If a traveler has an iPhone and they …
Cruise Italy This Summer With Silversea and Save
Whether you’ve seen Italy by land already or its your first trip, cruising the Italian coastline (there are 4,700 miles of it) is an amazing way to experience Italy from a unique vantage point. Cruising can be a great way to see so much in short amount of time for one price and without packing and unpacking…and oh and with lots …
Dream of Italy Around the Web: Christmas in Rome, Last-Minute Holidays in Italy, Parma Museums
Every so often we share our expertise on other Web sites. Take a look at our Italy travel articles floating around cyberspace this week: Four Places to Celebrate Christmas in Rome on The Huffington Post Last-Minute Christmas and New Year’s Italy Deals on PeterGreenberg.com Parma Museums Dedicated to Food and Perfume on Jetsetter.com’s Blog
Italy Travel Deals of the Week
There’s still time to scheme up a summertime getaway to Italy. Check out these flight and hotel deals – Flights: Airfare Watchdog has found round trip flights between New York and Rome for as little as $296 INCLUDING taxes for late August, September and October. These are unheard of prices!! Kayak is a great site for finding low priced flights …
What’s New, Hot in Travel to Italy This Week
A few quick notes from your editor on what I’m hearing about this week in terms of travel to Italy. I’d like to start making this a weekly feature. A few quick links about what’s on my Italy travel radar. A great way to get this information in real time is to follow me on Twitter! Here’s what reading about, …
Major Italy Fare Sale: $399 Roundtrip Total!
ANOTHER UPDATE: The actual price is $399 plus $86 in taxes. Here are the flights that are part of the sale: GJ957 (JFK-ROME) Sep. 13,14,19,20,21,23,26,27,28 • Oct. 3,5,10,12,17,19,24,31 GJ956 (ROME-JFK) Sep. 16,20,26,28 • Oct. 3,10,12,17,19,24,26 GJ941 (JFK-NAPLES) Sep. 15,24,26 • Oct. 6,10,17 GJ940 (NAPLES-JFK) Oct. 7 GJ933 (JFK-PALERMO) Sep. 28 • Oct. 5,12,19,26 GJ932 (PALERMO-JFK) Oct. 20 GJ929 (JFK-BOLOGNA) Sep. …
Alitalia Extends Business Class Sale But…
My friend Joe alerts me that Alitalia has extended its business class fare sale (Magnifica Class) through the holidays. This offer is valid for travel from December 23, 2007. Travel must be complete by January 9, 2008. You can fly business class to Italy for as little as $ 1,389 round-trip! But as many of you who know about …
More News on Italy Fare Sales
A few updates on some of the fare sales we reported on last week: Alitalia has extended its fare sale to September 28. Details below. Delta has extended its fare sale through October 8. We mention a deal to Pisa below, but other routes are on sale, including the convenient non-stop New York to Venice flight.
Special Offer at Alain Ducasse’ L’Andana
I’m a big fan of Daily Candy Travel and today they announced a special offer (4th night free with stay of three nights) for Alain Ducasse’ luxury Tuscan inn, L’Andana. This is one place I haven’t gotten to in my 20 or so visits to Italia and am eager to visit! Located in the little-known village of Castiglione della Pescala …