Italy Travel

Several travelers would have heard about the Tuscany region and they would immediately recollect only the famous historic sites and cities like Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and Siena... However, they might not know anything about the extremely fine beaches that Tuscany possesses. The main beach area in Tuscany is the northern region of Riviera Versilia. In this area, the beaches extend from Bocca di Magra to the Arno. These beaches had been famous for their clean water and had been certified as blue flag beaches. The beauty of the beaches is complemented by the interesting villages that intermingle with the major beach towns in a ... Read Full Story

I asked for travel tips for my visit to Pisa in Tuscany during November 2009. I’d like to share these tips from blog comments, my own experience and Twitter tweets to help you make the most of your time in Pisa. Tips Roberta Kedziersk : I specially love the Camposanto in the Piazza dei Miracoli (ie where the Tower is). I also like the Botanical Gardens , which include a Magnolia planted in 1789, the year of the French Revolution. North Gallery of the Camposanto, Pisa by Cornell University Library Megan of Context Travel suggests spending some time in the area surrounding the university ... Read Full Story

3 girls age 19 and one of their boyfriends are going to Italy. We are planning 2-3 days in each Florence, Rome, and Naples and 1 day in Pisa, plus maybe shorter trips to other nearby cities, but we will only be in Italy about 10 days in January. What do you think of this itinerary? (should we do venice and milan instead even though its supposed to be freezing cold and its a lot of walking? what other day trips should we try to make?) Which cities will be safe for 2 female 19 yr olds to go out and enjoy nightlife while ... Read Full Story

The Tuscan city of Florence is home to some of the most beautiful piazzas (squares) in Italy. Below are videos of my three of my favourites. I knew very little about the history of these squares but that was not an impediment to my appreciation of the beauty and architecture of these squares. I wandered around, gazing in awe at the grand buildings and numerous statues. Piazza della Signoria is an L shaped piazza with the Palazzio Vecchio, the Old Palace, being one of the star attractions. I found it even more enchanting after dark. I really enjoyed walking through the cluster of statues ... Read Full Story

i know it’s a crammed trip, but it’s only $3000, including flights, hotels, most meals, and all tours. what do you think? i’m only a junior in highschool so it sounds good. plus i’ve never been to europe & don’t know when i’ll have this kind of opportunity again. here’s a sample itinerary (a few changes may be made if they’re worth it): Day 1 : Fly overnight to Italy Day 2 : Rome Arrive in Rome Day 3 : Rome Take a guided tour of Vatican City: Sistine Chapel St. Peter’s Basilica Take a guided tour of Rome: Forum Romanum Visit the Colosseum ... Read Full Story