Golfing has grown increasingly popular over the past decade, thanks in no small part to one Tiger Woods, who has proven to be a diligent, exacting, and exciting player both on and off the green. Woods’ celebrity has meant a ton of new golf watchers and enthusiasts, who jump at the chance to work on [...]
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Four Great Golf Courses in Italy
by Melanie on 18. Feb, 2010 in Active Travel, Featured Articles, Sports
Volunteer Vacations in Italy
by Melanie on 29. Jan, 2010 in Active Travel, Eco Travel, Featured Articles, Specialty Travel
The final post in my New Year’s Resolutions series, which includes Health and Fitness and Learning Vacations in Italy, focuses on doing good while on vacation. Of course, Italy may not be the first place you think of when you consider volunteering your time – indeed, Haiti comes to mind – but there are a [...]
Get Fit in Italy
by Melanie on 07. Jan, 2010 in Active Travel, Deals and Packages, Featured Articles, Out and About, Specialty Travel
Here we are, staring down another full year and wondering if or how we are going to make the most of it. For a lot of us, that means giving up vices or improving ourselves. For others, a new year holds the promise of traveling to new places or enjoying more of what life has [...]
The Ultimate Italian Driving Adventure
by Melanie on 03. Sep, 2008 in Active Travel, Deals and Packages, Destinations, Driving Tours, Eco Travel, Lazio, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Specialty Travel, Tuscany, Umbria
If you’re the type of traveler who likes to go it alone and doesn’t mind injecting a little technological know-how into your trip, then a GPS-driven self-guided tour may be the ticket. Information about Zephyr Self-Guided Adventures through Italy just crossed our desks over the weekend. The company offers walks, biking, and driving tours through [...]
A Snowy Staycation in Rome
by Melanie on 31. Jul, 2008 in Abruzzo, Active Travel, Destinations, Lazio, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Rome, Specialty Travel, Sports
You must be thinking: there are two things wrong with this post. First, it’s too early to be talking about snow. And, second, how can you have a “staycation” in Rome if you don’t even live there? I defer to a recent press release from onthesnow.com. In “The No. 1 Snow Sports Web Site Picks [...]
The Pontines, Perhaps
by Melanie on 14. Jul, 2008 in Active Travel, Daytrips, Destinations, Eco Travel, Lazio, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Specialty Travel, Sports, Travel Articles
Unlike Greece, Italy isn’t a land of islands. Sure, there’s Sicily, Capri, and the Tuscan Archipelago, which includes Elba. But there is also a small set of islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea between Rome and Naples that, according to Guy Dinmore of The Financial Times, “offer a safer and saner way to travel” for those [...]
Swimming in Sardinia
by Melanie on 29. May, 2008 in Active Travel, Deals and Packages, Destinations, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Sardinia, Specialty Travel, Sports, Travel Articles
An article today in the New York Times on Swimming Vacations inspired us to see if there were any swim adventure tours in Italy. In fact, one of the companies profiled – Swimtrek (located in London) – offers a one week swim trip around Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago. The tour features: Swimming from Maddalena to Spargi. [...]
Giro d’Italia Underway
by Melanie on 13. May, 2008 in Active Travel, Deals and Packages, Festivals and Events, Out and About, Specialty Travel, Sports
The 2008 Giro d’Italia – Italy’s answer to the Tour de France – kicked off in Sicily this past weekend. And, before it’s all over on June 1, pro cyclists will have traversed a big section of “the boot,” riding along the west coast up to Civitavecchia, then over to Tuscany and the Marches. You [...]
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Hi! I'm Melanie Renzulli. I've been writing about travel to Italy for over a decade and on this blog since 2006. Find me on Twitter and Facebook for travel tips, Italy news, and more. Read more About Italofile or Contact Me.
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A Year in Italy Video Giveaway
12. May, 2010
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Five Favorites: Italian Words
15. Jan, 2010
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Favorite Italian Words: The Sequel
29. Apr, 2010
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An Italian Wedding
25. May, 2010
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iPhone Apps for the Italophile
13. Mar, 2010
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Romantic Hotels in Tuscany
18. Aug, 2010
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Scenic Drive on the Amalfi Coast
12. Aug, 2010
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A Bribe-Free Holiday in Sicily
13. Jul, 2010
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Five Favorites: The Amalfi Coast
07. Jul, 2010
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‘An Irreverent Curiosity’ – An Interview with David Farley
06. Jul, 2010
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Riccardo: I was in Italy last year to visit my family...it w...
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Lisa at Wanderlust Weddings: Hi Melanie and thanks for having me share my favor...
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