Roma beyond the walls

itinerary of rome

A less well-known but equally fascinating part of Rome lies just outside the ancient walls of the city. Home to the Basilica of San Paolo Fuori le Mura, the Church of San Lorenzo, the Monumental Cemetery of Verano and the graveyard of Testaccio, where both Keats and Shelley rest in peace.

Categories: Itinerary

Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 11th, 2009

J and J Historic House Hotel, Florence

J and J Historic House Hotel, Florence

In the heart of Florence’s Santa Croce district, J and J Historic House Hotel is the demonstration of how a 16th century renaissance monastery can be transformed in intimate hotel, with a distinctly contemporary feel.

Categories: New Hotels

Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 10th, 2009

Cooks by chance

cuochepercaso - valeria vocaturo

Valeria Vocaturo’s “Cuochepercaso” cooking school in the heart of Rome, is a welcoming kitchen-cum-living room where students learn how to prepare delicious regional and ethnic dishes.

Categories: Experience

Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 10th, 2009

Hotel Mediterraneo, Sapri, Amalfi Coast

The beach and sea of the Bay of Policastro are major protagonists of any holiday spent at Hotel Mediterraneo of Sapri, on the seafront between the Amalfi Coast and Cilento.

Categories: New Hotels

Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 9th, 2009

Cavaliere Palace Hotel, Spoleto, Umbria

Cavaliere Palace - Umbria Hotels

The history and art of Palazzo Accoramboni della Valnerina live on in the frescoed halls and luxurious bedrooms of the Cavaliere Palace Hotel; a sumptuous period residence in the heart of Spoleto.

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Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 9th, 2009

Granduomo Charming Accommodation, Florence

Boasting a unique view of the Cathedral, the Granduomo Charming Accommodation offer a luxurious and pleasingly contemporary urban retreat, right in the heart of Renaissance Florence.

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Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 6th, 2009

Three centuries of Italian Coffee Houses

Caffè Italia

A tour of Italy’s historic coffee houses, from the 18th century botteghe del caffè overlooking St. Mark’s Square in Venice to the elegant Caffè of Milan, where Italian patriots and the great names of Classical Music all regularly stopped for a cup of  “boiling black water“.

Categories: Experience

Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 5th, 2009

Farmhouse Holiday Podere L’Agave, San Vincenzo, Tuscany

Farmhouse Holiday Podere L’Agave - Tuscany Hotels

Immersed in the Tuscan countryside, just moments away from the sea and one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, Farmhouse Holiday Podere L’Agave is the perfect place for an unforgettable Italian holiday with family or friends.

Categories: New Hotels

Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 5th, 2009

Turin, art city

Turin suggested itineraries

The Mole Antonelliana, the Sabauda Gallery, the Egyptian Museum, the Holy Shroud, the monumental arcades, and the Royal residences of the Savoy:  just some of the treasures of Turin, first capital of Italy.

Categories: Itinerary

Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 4th, 2009

Hotel Tarthesh, Guspini, Sardinia

Hotel Tarthesh - Sardinia Hotels

In the countryside just outside the pretty little town of Guspini, north of Cagliari, Hotel Tarthesh is the perfect choice for travelers keen to experience the traditions, cuisine, and landscapes of a truly magical corner of Sardinia.

Categories: New Hotels

Posted by ItalyTraveller - November 3rd, 2009