Grand Hotel Rimini celebrates 100 years. The splendid 5-star hotel that inspired Italian film director Federico Fellini for his Academy-awarded movie Amarcord, was designated national historic landmark in 1994 and is now member of the Italian Select Hotels chain.

The recent ban on pigeon feeding in Venice, Italy marks the end of a long touristic tradition. Be careful next time you visit St.Mark’s square: don’t feed pigeons or you could get fined!

On the International Herald Tribune, Italian wine lovers can read an interesting story on Soave wine produced in the Verona countryside.

Looking for an eco-friendly hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark? Book your stay at carbon neutral Hotel Danmark, Ibsens Hotel or Hotel Kong Arthur, all members of Brochner hotel group.

More Environmentally-friendly hotel news: the Whitehall Group printing company came up with the idea of biodegradable room keys that hotel guests can recycle after their stay.

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