August 24, 2008 – 12:27 pm
We hope you’ve had an enjoyable August. Obviously, we took a little time off for rest and relaxation (and a move!), so there’s been little time to fill you in on some of the latest Italy travel news. Here’s a recap:
Some people in Rome think it’s a good idea to create a Disneyland-like theme park [...]
Lots of summer festivals are winding up this month. Then, after Ferragosto on August 15, most Italians head for the hills…or the beach. Stay tuned for a full slate of fall events beginning next month.
Puccini Festival. This festival in Torre del Lago (near Lucca, Tuscany) is a must for opera buffs. It runs through August [...]
In my opinion, Financial Times columnist Jancis Robinson provides some of the best, most accessible coverage of wine anywhere. This past weekend, in the FT Life & Arts Section, Robinson looks at the 2006 vintage of Chianti Classico as “something to celebrate.” Apparently, this is the first year that “white wine grapes have been outlawed” from [...]
As we noted today in an earlier post, tomorrow, July 2, will be the first of this year’s Palio races in Siena. But, that’s not all that’s happening in Italy this month. Here’s the rundown:
Music and Performance Festivals: Roma Estate 2008 continues with various music, comedy, and sports events. Throughout July, Rome will also hold the [...]
According to TripAdvisor, by way of Italy Magazine, the Tuscan town of Siena ranks 5th among the most-visited cities in Europe. No doubt, one of its allures is the twice-annual Palio, which takes place on July 2 and August 16.
This year’s first installment kicks off tomorrow (!) and you can watch a live feed (!!) [...]
We are pleased to announce that the 4th edition of The Unofficial Guide to Central Italy: Florence, Rome, Tuscany & Umbria arrives in stores - and is available for shipment from Amazon - today! Like previous editions, this UGCI has the best information about travel in Tuscany, Lazio, Umbria, and the Marches (Le Marche). But it [...]
January 23, 2008 – 6:14 am
In an effort to beat the rush on all the spring travel book releases, Michelin very quietly released the 6th edition of its Green Guide Tuscany in mid-November. This is a leaner, meaner version of the guide, with a crisper layout, helpful maps and driving instructions, and more restaurant and lodging suggestions. I oughta [...]
September 6, 2007 – 5:46 am
Thanks to a long (U.S.) holiday weekend, we’re a little late in posting the September events. Here goes…
La Notte Bianca, Rome: Profiled recently in the NY Times, Rome’s Notte Bianca on September 8 will be an all-night celebration of music, dancing, cinema, dining, and art. Events start at 8pm and go all night until 8am. [...]
August 17, 2007 – 5:50 am
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Siena, Palio,
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Contrada Leocorno won the second round of this year’s Palio. So they will have bragging rights until next July. Auguri!
By the way, some spectators at the August 16 event noticed that Daniel [...]
The lazy days of summer have left us feeling a bit lethargic. So, sorry about the lack of posts! Though this is the high season for tourists to Italy, Italians are already thinking about Ferragosto, on August 15. This is officially the Day of the Assumption and semi-officially the first day of summer break. So [...]
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