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Ecotourism in the Cinque Terre

Ecotourism in the Cinque Terre

by Melanie on 21. Apr, 2009 in Cinque Terre, Destinations, Eco Travel, Liguria, Specialty Travel

The Cinque Terre, already a favorite destination for travelers to Italy, is one place where sustainable initiatives are taking root. Protect Cinque Terre operates out of Vernazza, one of the five “terre” (lands) and offers participants the opportunity to work with locals in landscape preservation such as “rebuilding the stone walls that support terraced agriculture, [...]

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Genoa With Kids

Genoa With Kids

by Melanie on 24. Mar, 2009 in Arts and Culture, Destinations, Eco Travel, Family Travel, Featured Articles, Genoa, Liguria, Museums and Exhibits, Specialty Travel

I was recently doing some research on Genoa (Genova) and found that the old city, known for its port and as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, has several kid-friendly activities, almost all of which can be found around the port. From the port, families can take whale- and dolphin-watching excursions. Whale Watch Liguria offers the [...]

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20 Things We Love About Italy – Part 1

20 Things We Love About Italy – Part 1

by Melanie on 14. Feb, 2008 in Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Destinations, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Le Marche, Liguria, Lombardy

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we here at Italofile wanted to share with you some of our favorite foods, fashions, architecture, and other random things that make Italy our favorite destination. Yes, just about every one of our posts highlights the things we love about Italy. But this is our chance to feature some things [...]

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Jetsetters Guide to Portofino

Jetsetters Guide to Portofino

by Melanie on 21. Nov, 2007 in Destinations, Liguria

If you’re the type of person for whom money is no object, then you’d probably enjoy Nota Bene, a customized, subscription-only guidebook series. NB produces guides for the “discerning traveler.” Apparently, this is the type of traveler who can lease a “four-cabin Continental 80″ boat for €6,000 per day or pay £350 for a 10-issue [...]

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Italy Packages 2007-2008

Italy Packages 2007-2008

by Melanie on 14. Sep, 2007 in Abruzzo, Campania, Capri, Deals and Packages, Destinations, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto

Quite a number of press releases for Italy package tours have come across our desks in recent days. Here are a few highlights: To celebrate the publishing of the Wimco Villas Vendome Guide to Italy, Wimco Villas is offering a “complimentary first night in-villa provisioning” (i.e., a free meal) for customers booking villas directly through [...]

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Bathing in Viterbo, Eating in Venice…

Bathing in Viterbo, Eating in Venice…

by Melanie on 28. Aug, 2007 in Basilicata, Destinations, Lazio, Liguria, Travel Articles, Veneto, Venice

Here are some links to some recent articles we found interesting. Enjoy! NY Times Wild Spas: The Divine Therapy CNN.com Vatican Airline Takes to the Skies Genoa: You’ll Wonder Why Columbus Ever Left Miami Herald In Matera, Art – and Life – Go Underground Gridskipper.com Top Picks: Good Eats in Venice

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Italy Article Round-Up

Italy Article Round-Up

by Melanie on 10. Aug, 2007 in Destinations, Lazio, Liguria, Rome, Sardinia, Sicily, Travel Articles, Tuscany, Umbria

As the days of summer wane, some of you may be planning your fall getaways to Italy. The following recent articles highlight some of the destinations you may want to consider: New York Times 36 Hours in Cinque Terre Back to Nature, the Italian Way: Farm Stays in Sardinia The Washington Post Sicily: Agriturismo Brings [...]

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The Making O’ the Green

The Making O’ the Green

by Melanie on 13. Mar, 2007 in Destinations, Festivals and Events, Food and Wine, Genoa, Liguria

On March 17, people the world over will turn their thoughts to all things green. But in Genoa, Liguria, they won’t be thinking about green beer, rather pesto, the home-grown pasta topping made from heaps of basil, olive oil, parmigiana and pignoli. This Saturday in Genoa marks the Pesto Championship, an effort by the local [...]

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