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Italy Travel Notes presents: Noto in Sicily


Follow @Italytravelnote In the Italy Travel Notes first videocast we are going to discover the Baroque town of Noto in Sicily. Videocast 1 Italy Travel Notes presents Noto in Sicily (Just right-click on a link, choose “Save Target As…” and save it to your PC and enjoy) To subscribe to our podcast series via iTunes [...]

Vacationing In Italy


Follow @Italytravelnote By: Jennifer Weiss Italy is a country filled with lush, vibrant landscapes and stirring regions that remind one of the rich historical relevance of this diverse country. From the stunning architecture of Florence to the fashion of Milan to the ruins of Rome, you can find an abundance of sights that will take [...]

Italy’s magical city of Florence – the capital of the exquisite Tuscan region


Follow @Italytravelnote By Michael Hanna Italy’s ideal climate, animated people and passion for cuisine make it a perfect destination for independent travellers seeking much more than a one dimensional package holiday. Choosing where to start a trip of discovery in Italy is difficult with so many must sees but Florence, as the capital of Tuscany [...]

Guide About Versilia in Tuscany


Follow @Italytravelnote By Marcos Versilia is a the name of part of the coast of Tuscany in the province of Lucca. It stretches between Marina di Massa on the north and Massaciuccoli Lake on the south. It is a very renomated zone of national and international appeal for bathing and summer holidays.Its main centres are: [...]

Gorgeous Sicily villas are waiting for you


Follow @Italytravelnote by Clint Jhonson What do you think about when you hear someone talk about Sicily? Some of us think about old movies with Sicilian Mob. If you want to discover a new face of Sicily and a wonderful travel destination, do not hesitate to include it among your places-to-spend-the-holiday inventory. An autonomous region [...]

I Love Italian Wine And Food – Riserva Wines


Follow @Italytravelnote By: LeviReiss Did you ever wonder what the word Riserva on an Italian wine label means? Does it guarantee a fine wine? Can it still be a bargain? This short article will try to answer these questions, and review a Riserva wine that I recently tasted. The major and sometimes only difference between [...]

The Boom In Interior Design In Italy


Follow @Italytravelnote In case you’ve missed it there’s a boom in Interior design in Italy . These days many people who are considering a kitchen re-design come to the conclusion that an Italian kitchen decorating theme will put some old world charm into their kitchen. One such Italian design is the Tuscan style which incorporates [...]

Great Italian Vacations: Rome and Venice


Follow @Italytravelnote by Clyde Dennis When considering destinations in Europe to go on vacation Italy certainly should be at the top of any list. And when considering a visit to Italy, Rome and Venice are good places to start your trip. Rome With it’s very prominent place in world history Rome is the capital city [...]

Activities In Italy: Cycling and Skiing


Follow @Italytravelnote When it comes to activities and things to do in Italy it should be noted that skiing and cycling are two of the countries favorite past times. When it comes to skiing expenses have gotten so out of hand that many skiers are now looking to Eastern Europe for cheaper ski trips, but [...]

I Love Italian Wine And Food – The Bascilicata Region


Follow @Italytravelnote By: LeviReiss If you are looking for fine Italian wine and food, consider the Bascilicata region of southern Italy. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you’ll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour. Photograph by Francesco Lorenzani photos Bascilicata is the instep of the Italian boot. This hilly and [...]