Tag Archives: Cinque Terre
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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The Top 25 Hotels in Italy

The Top 25 Hotels in Italy

by Melanie on 13. Nov, 2008 in News

While it’s true that the travel industry is taking a hit in light of the world financial crisis, there are still plenty of people making trips to Italy. And, with the dollar improving against the euro (at least for the time being), some Americans are looking to do Italy in style. Luckily, thanks to USA [...]

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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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