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PostHeaderIcon Romantic escapades to Italy

Looking for a romantic holiday, then Italy should be your ideal destination. Situated in the Mediterranean, this European country shares its borders with other hot travel destinations like France, Switzerland and Austria. But still the beauty of its old cities and landscape has made Italy as one of the top vacation spot.

Traveling to Italy

Italy is well connected to all the prominent airports of the world. In Europe, it is also connected by the rail and that eases the problems of the budget travelers. In Italy, travelers face a big problem of choosing their travel destinations. But traveling in this country is easy as it is well connected by rail, road, water and air.

Staying in Italy

Easy and budget accommodations are easily available all throughout Italy. There are more than 40,000 hotels in this country in different categories. Though you can bargain to get a good deal, but most hotels have fixed rates after consultation with the regional tourist board. Home-stays are also available with bed and breakfast schemes, but it is advisable to find the licensed operators before finalizing it. Day hotels are also available but mostly in the central part of the cities and you can take a small break here to refresh yourself before moving on to your next destination.

On arrival, you have to register with the local police station in three days. If you are staying in a hotel then they will take care of it, but if you are staying with friends in private room, then you have to go and register in person.

Places to visit in Italy

From the beautiful cities to the exotic snow capped mountains there are lot of places to visit in Italy. The cities of Rome, Milan, Venice, Napoli and Torino are some of the favorite tourist spots in Italy. You can enjoy a romantic evening in Rome or can enjoy a beautiful ride on the Gondola in Venice with your spouse. There are lots of options and you will be spoilt with choices. Italy also has two-thirds of world’s heritage monuments declared historical artistic by the UNESCO. In fact the region of Tuscany has more heritage sites than the whole of Spain.

Italy is also rich in landscape and has two mountain ranges – the Alpes and the Apennines. The Alpes run over 600 miles from east to west and its highest peak is Mont Blanc, which is more than 14,000 feet. A ride on the river Po that is lies in the foot of the Alpine ranges is also a worthwhile experience. It is also the longest river in Italy, running over 390 miles. The Apennines form a wide arc and runs till the Tyrrhenian Sea. It highest peak is the Corno Grande and in large part of central Italy this mountain range is characterized by its green landscape.

Italy also has some serine islands with white beaches. The most visited island is Sicily, which is home to the famous volcano of Mt Etna, which is 10, 860 feet tall. Other prominent islands to visit are Sardegna and the archipelagos of Tremiti Islands, Tuscan Archipelago, Egadi Islands, Pontine Islands and the Aeolian Islands.

PostHeaderIcon Italy Travel Guide-Tourist Attraction

We all need a vacation. A time out from work or school, which provides a much needed relaxation to a person from his daily chores. Often we want to go for a vacation, but are unable to decide on cheap and fun vacation spots. So here are some fun vacation spots for kids, families and couples.

Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who “travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for more than twenty-four (24) hours and not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited”. Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity.

Tourist attractions in Italy are diverse and endless, attracting millions of visitors every year from all parts of the world. Italy is the home to innumerable number of World Heritage Sites, the nation is known for its cuisine, wonderful coasts, mountains and lakes, and it is also a prominent point in the world of fashion as well.

Tour of some of Italy’s most captivating cities. Take in the sights and sounds of Naples, from The Royal Palace to Castel dell’Ovo. Pompei – awash with ruins, lose yourself in its magic. Sorrento, renowned as the jewel of the Sorrentine Peninsula and mass of orange, lemon and olive trees. Come to Capri and explore its beauty at your leisure. Bask in the unique experience of the Blue Grotto, weather permitting. Amalfi – amass of picturesque fishing villages and captivating coastal views. Discover Amalfi at your leisure. Why not visit the fishing villages of Positano or Ravello or don your swimsuit and unwind by the Meditteranean Sea. The Emerald tour combines history and heritage with breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences. Lose yourself on this gem of a sightseeing experience.

Lucca Holiday Homes is a experienced agency specializing in Holiday Homes in Lucca and its surrounding area. It offers you a range of unique self-catering locations in different parts of this enchanting corner of Tuscany. From weekly to longer stays you are guaranteed a memorable holiday.

Italy Vacation Rentals – offers beautiful country houses (17th century) with swimming pool and can offer to you an interesting experience in a rural green area in the Veneto. You can immerse yourself in history, culture and art of this wonderful region. Casa Viaro and Casa Pisani are an ideal starting point for daily trip to Venice, Padua, and many other surrounding pleasant places. Come to us and you will be welcome,you would be flooded with options for accommodation in Italy. There are a number of hotels in Italy that offer different types of accommodation for all sorts of travelers.

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