Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, and land of the Renaissance, was as beautiful as I thought it would be, and more. We spent about two days just walking around, having the most delicious (HUGE) €5 sandwiches at All'antico Vinaio and creamy rich gelato at Gelatoteca Santa Trinita. The uber chic Gucci Museo and Gucci [...]
Venice was a quaint and enchanting city I could only dream of getting lost whilst exploring its many charming streets and walking by its numerous canals. I was really happy to finally take this opportunity to visit on our trip to Italy for my friend's wedding. We took a quick boat ride into town every [...]
“Too crowded too beautiful ” What an energy this place has,especially after the renovation.Yet,the crowds are too many and during all day long you can not enjoy sitting on a bench and watch the waters on this beautiful monument. Better at night when there are many tourists but not too many to push you around. [...]
“60 years tradition on a corner” Locals and Tourists stand in line for the famous cafe. Yet,it costs double and then some to sit and enjoy your coffee on a table...a little bit odd for a Greek with thousands of cafes in all the Greek cities where you can sit and enjoy coffee. Anyway,who am [...]
The Four Seasons Firenze is in a class of its own, holding so much history and art of the Renaissance. Each night felt like sleeping in a museum and like members of a noble Florentine family surrounded by vaulted ceilings, astounding frescoes and stucco. Our stay was like none other, with impeccable service included. The [...]
“Charm History and Luxury” What is more to say about the Hassler,its location,its glamour,its luxury,its 3 bars and the unique view of Eternal City?? Just that it is as expensive as it gets for a good reason,it worths every penny and then some. Having spent a lot of time traveling around Europe and USA,I like [...]
“Elegant Fragrance and room design” The area Monti is very hip and full of trendy hotels,trattorias and beautiful little Roman streets. The hotel has an exquisite beautiful exterior in red color,a not so interesting lobby and sitting area and the rooms...at least the one I stayed was full of elegance,deep blue tapestry clean with beautiful [...]
Everybody knows or has been to Eternal City,the gorgeous and impressive Roma,yet sometimes we need some special tips and places to be in order to live as a Roman and feel the Roman experience We spent 4 days in Rome and we walked 45 km(...) It is not as intimidating as it sounds Rome is [...]
Looking to take a vacation? Looking to experience a unique destination with a touch of luxury and history? Well, today we get a look at a stunning location that offers a bit of both as we get a look at The Villa Nocetta In Rome, Italy. This beautiful retreat is perfect for your next vacation [...]
By Tony Tedeschi How did my granddaughter, Katie Cappeller, race through all those years to become a student at the University of Vermont, spending her second-semester junior year studying in Florence, one of the cultural centers of the universe? Road trip!¬ O.K. . . . Plane trip? Note to parents and grandparents: If your daughter [...]
