Archive for Category: "Italy & Greece"
In Honor of Pope Francis: Four Travel Shortcuts in Rome
White smoke is coming from the Sistine Chapel today, indicating that the Cardinals have chosen Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina the 266th pope. In addition to making headlines around the world, the announcement has caused a sudden boost in travel to Rome. Approximately 300,000 papal pilgrims were expected to visit the city for the [...]
Off-Season Adventures in Puglia, Italy
Puglia might be on the map recently thanks to the wedding of movie stars Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, but the region has long been a favorite destination for locals and savvy travelers. Though Puglia is often overlooked by tourists making a beeline to Rome, the region is full of medieval cities and mouthwatering regional dishes. [...]
Daily Deal: 8 Day & 6 Nights on Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Dreaming of Italy? Then stop thinking about the summer and start thinking about the winter. Central Holidays is now offering a 8-day, 6-night air and land package through Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast Winter Getaway is available for departure on December 2, 2012, January 13, 2012, February 3, 2013 and March 2, 2013. All [...]
Ask Peter: London Fares After the Olympics & Driving Overseas
Overseas travel is only getting more complicated following the London Olympics. With huge shifts in price and ever-changing rates, find out the Olympics’ impact on European travel as well as how to navigate Italy this summer and more in this week’s Ask Peter column. Jeff and Helen in Montana asked: We’re going to England in [...]
Austerity in Europe: What to Expect with Summer Travel in the EU
The European buzzword this summer is “austerity.” It has strengthened opposition governments, caused massive rallies and taken down presidents. Angela Merkel of Germany swears by it, and Francois Hollande of France ran against it. Greece is quaking beneath its expectations of budget cuts, and it’s looking as if Spain might follow suit. Now that summer [...]
Slideshow: 5 Great Italian Beaches to Visit in 2012
Are you headed to the beach this weekend but dreaming of the shores of Italy? The Italian coast has some of the world’s best beaches. We asked the editor of Dream of Italy, Kathy McCabe, to share her favorites. Plus, keep reading for an unbeatable deal for the Dream of Italy newsletter to help plan [...]
10 Things I Learned About Traveling to Italy With My Dog
Have you ever dreamed of going to Italy for an extended stay with your best friend? One woman did exactly that: she spent 3 months traveling through Italy – with her dog! Susan Rigby reports on the 10 things she learned when she traveled to Italy with her Chihuahua mix, Seymour. All of the planets [...]
Travel Deals: Off-Season Value from the Mountains to the Beach
School is out and summer is right around the corner. For added value this year, look beyond the common travel spots for some off season savings. Whether you’re traveling to the islands with friends and family or you’re looking for a romantic time for two in the mountains, these summer travel deals offer exciting and [...]
