Tag: Italy
A Villa In Sicily For the Holidays
I know you’re already thinking about the winter holidays. Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 27, and many travelers around the world will observe Hanukkah, Christmas, and the New Year. Have you ever considered renting a villa in Sicily for the holidays? I’ve already written about vacation rentals in Maui , Tuscany and Florence – […]
Tuscany – Rome Luxury Hotel Package
The Hotel Majestic in Rome is one of my favorite places, so the press release about this Tuscany – Rome luxury hotel package caught my attention when it appeared in my email inbox. Here’s the deal: two nights at the Hotel Majestic and two nights at the Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort in […]
Saying Good-bye to Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti was a member of our family. Well, not really, but it seemed that way because my mother loved his music, and his voice was ever-present in our house. Normally a no-nonsense, hard-working homemaker, a faraway look would appear on her face when Pavarotti sang O Sole Mio, and I knew she was thinking […]
Insider Tips – Exploring Northern Tuscany, Italy
Forte dei Marmi, Northern Tuscany, Italy When travelers think of Tuscany, it’s usually the splendid cities – Florence, Siena, Lucca, and Pisa – and the Chianti region that come to mind. However,things to do and sights to see are also located in the Versilia area of Northern Tuscany – a coastal section stretching from south […]
Is Cruising Safe?
The Costa Concordia sinking off the coast of Italy This week has made many travelers wonder if cruises are a safe vacation option. Of course, industry officials are saying “yes,” while the media is re-capping stories of passengers who disappeared in stormy seas, vessels attacked by Somali pirates, and contagious illnesses that swept through ships […]
Insider Tips: VRBO in Florence, Italy
Panorama of Florence, Italy, taken from the Piazza de Michelangelo. This travel tip comes from my friend Shelley in San Diego, California, who stayed in a three-bedroom apartment – a “dream in the heart of Florence” – in December. When she told me how perfect it was for her family, I couldn’t resist sharing her comments with […]
Italy’s Charming Hotels
A moat surrounds Sirmione, a resort town on Lake Garda in Northern Italy Sirmione. Lucca. Rome. We enjoyed these Italian destinations on our last trip and found great hotels with local character in each place. Hotel Flaminia in Sirmione occupies an enviable position right on the edge of Lake Garda in Northern Italy. In fact, […]
Best Italian Restaurant in India
One of the great joys of Authentic Luxury Travel is wandering off the beaten path and discovering hidden gems. Actually, I have to confess I didn’t really discover Diva, the best Italian restaurant in India. A friend in London told me about this jewel in Delhi – but if I hadn’t been traveling independently, I […]
Authentic Tuscan Town – Radda in Chianti
“A holiday in Tuscany” sounds idyllic, but finding an authentic Tuscan town requires research. The British have been vacationing in the Chianti region of Tuscany for so long that it is sometimes referred to as “Chiantishire.” Americans have been arriving in droves since they read Frances Mayes’ Under the Tuscan Sun. The result is that some […]
