Italy

The ideal combination of culture, history, and the ocean can be found on the island of Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

The landscape is dotted with thousands of stone structures, proving how steeped in history… read full article

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Cinque Terre is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world but its beauty draws not just from the natural landscape but the local flavor as well.

Here are five fun things to do in… read full article

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Visiting Bellagio, Lake Como

Ms. Adventures in Italy takes you to a trip to Bellagio and Villa Melzi Gardens.  Take a look at her beautiful pictures of the lovely town on the shore of Lake Como that… read full article

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Most nations call some kind of beverage the national coolant for keeping the people from dehydration in the summer months, but it’s interesting as to actually how diverse the variety is from a relatively small continent.

Additionally, some of these drinks aren’t at… read full article

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Driving holidays are becoming more popular for the independence they afford, but this kind of touring comes at a price.

Hiring a car for a week is not cheap, but corners can be cut, by renting a manual over an automatic and… read full article

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With all the fame and glamour of the northern cities the mystique of the south of Italy is often overlooked.

However, if you are one of those travelers looking for real substance outside of the usual tourist hubs, heading south is your best bet… read full article

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Here are some cool and fun travel tweets that caught our attention this week:

• Jess Bright has just discovered that Berlin boasts the largest Erotic Museum in the world.

• Canada.com posts an article on great things to do

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Check out this month's best Italy hotel deals on venere.com and book a last-minute stay in Olbia, Palermo, Naples or Sorrento!

1. Dimora delle Sirene Guest House - Sorrento

The Dimora delle Sirene is a small, modern hotel in Sorrento

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Perugia takes your breath away once stepping into the walls of this ancient city.

I visited this city for the first time acting like a kid in a toy store. Expressing a 'Wow' here, a 'Amazing' there. My tour guide is… read full article

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Located in the northern Tuscany region between the Cinquale River and the Lake of Massaciuccoli is Versilia, Italy.  The area is one of the more popular destinations along the Italian Riviera and is well known for its fine sandy beaches, as well as being served… read full article

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• Planning a summer holiday on the Apulia Coast, Southern Italy? Disccovery Puglia takes you to the superb baroque city of Lecce, the enchanting Trulli houses of Alberobello and the historic center of Bari.

• Ukholidayoffers recommends taking the

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We all know what Tuscany looks like when we shut out eyes but are we limited to only seeing the touristic northern half of the region?

The likes Florence, Lucca, San Gimignano are beautiful, but is there more to this wonderful area of Italy than… read full article

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Heading to the South of Italy? Check out the latest hotel deals and promotions available through May 2009 on venere.com!

Villa Capodimonte Hotel - Naples

Book a double room at the 4-star Hotel Villa Capodimonte in Naples, Italy, from 75 euros per night. Prepaid… read full article

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Italy from another point of view

Are you a curious traveler willing to discover new types of vacation? Europe Up Close proposes you the Alberghi Diffusi, a series of original hotels in Italy offering several facilities spread out in different locations… read full article

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Having never been to Italy before, I wasn’t sure what to expect aside from the things my parents, who are from Sicily had told me. I had never left Canada before, was 2 weeks away from turning 26 and going to… read full article

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