Tagged: italy

Rome's Colosseum Gets Its Lion Elevator Back

Two thousand years ago, the famous Colosseum was the biggest gathering place in the seat of the Roman Empire. In fact, it was the world's biggest amphitheatre. Over time, much of the…

Are Venice's Gondolas Endangered by Rising Water?

The curling iron comb of the gondola's stern is no longer practical for Venetians.Venice's gondolas cut an iconic profile: slender hull, swooping shape, swan-like stern…

Heading to the Beach? Park Yourself Under a Shady Palm Tree with One of These Three Engrossing, New Travel Memoirs and Histories

Sometimes the only thing more delightful than lying on a beach and reading a book is, well, lying on a beach and reading a book about travel. This summer, happily, a slew of…

A Multitude of Americans Will be Traveling to Italy this Summer and Fall, and I've Been Prompted to Remember the Reasons Why

The appeal of Italy to American vacationers is one of the greatenduring phenomena of travel. Although it costs considerably more to flyto Rome than to London or…

"Mangia! Mangia!" May Soon No Longer Be Italy's Unofficial Slogan. The Changing Face of Italian Cuisine

The Italians are eating very differently today. And so, too, will the visitor when he heads to “The Boot”.That was the surprising revelation when I discussed Italian cuisine…

To La Dolce Vita! Airfares from the US to Italy Just $438 in April and May

Thanks to the Points Guy for spotting this excellent bargain. It seems that, on a number of dates this spring, airfares from New York's JFK to Milan are being prices at as little…

A Study Suggests That the Benefits of Educational Travel Are Far More Far-Reaching Than Most Realize

In 2000, Reid Bramblett, a writer and long-time scout leader in Pennsylvania, took 9 members of his Boy Scout troop to Europe for nearly a month (along with two other adults). One of…

The Trailer for 'Pompeii' Starring Kit Harrington Mistakes Tourist Attraction for History

The cheesy, pectoral-flexing Hollywood treatment of the destruction of Pompeii will arrive in cinemas in February, but the quick teaser trailer is already here.It starts as the…

Italian State-Run Museums Now Free to Everyone Under the Age of 18

My thanks to Frommer's author Donald Strachan (who's currently hard at work on a new Frommer's guidebook) for spotting this one.Until now, non-European Union teens and children…

Cheaper Vacation Rentals and New Tours Are Being Offered in Europe as the Ongoing Recession There Forces Locals To Get Creative to Earn a Living

Would you be interested in a guided tour that focussed on the excesses of Spain's construction bubble?Apparently the idea is not as nutty as it sounds. According to NBC News, the…

Behind the Guides Explores the How To's of Finding a Private Guide

Joan Fernald, an avid traveler from Las Vegas, has found that she prefers using private guides to group tours, or all-out solo travel. “When we were in Peru, we picked up private…

5 Things to Know When Planning a Trip to Greece

Philoxenia, the tradition of giving a warm and generous welcome to visitors, has a long tradition in Greece. Almost every visitor comes home with at least one story of an encounter…

Foursquare and Twitter for Travelers: How to Stay Safe

Just like many others in digital marketing, Shira Abel took an open approach to her social networking, accepting most friend requests on the location-based service Foursquare…

Lights, Cameras, Dolphins: Clearwater, FL Gets Ready for Its Close-Up

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (www.seewinter.com) has the slightly dilapidated look of a one-time municipal sewage treatment plant, which, by the way, it is. While the holding pools…

London Riots: What Visitors Need to Know

Advice for VisitorsVisitors to the UK will be understandably nervous right now. There have been riots and looting in many parts of London during the past week, sparked by the shooting…

The Able Traveler: Accessible Adventures in Utah's Red Rock Country

At first glance, Utah's red rock country doesn't appear to be very accessible. After all, wheelchairs and rugged terrain aren't exactly the perfect mix. So does that mean…

Travel Troubleshooter: Two Extra Kids Equals a €200 Surcharge?

Surprise! Marriott (www.marriott.com) demands an extra €200 when Hari Doraisamy and his family check into the Brussels Marriott. The reason? He's traveling with two kids. Does he have…

5 Travel Tips for Middle East Visitors

Mark Lammers planned his April trip to the Middle East in December 2010, months before the first government protests in the region took place. He watched nervously as the riots and…

New York City's Best Free Concerts

New York City offers free concerts by professional musicians all year long, not just during the summer. Since some of the country's best music schools are here, hardly a day goes by…

New York City Summer Fun: 7 Great Places to Hang Out

When the weather warms up, New Yorkers use every available outdoor space to sunbathe, picnic, and party. Luckily, there's no shortage of places where you can just go to chill or to…

They Canceled My Hotel Room (And I Can't Get It Back)

Ben Weiss calls Priceline to extend his hotel stay by a day, but a representative misunderstands him and cancels his entire reservation. Now he can't get it back. Did Priceline break…

How to Protect Yourself Against Travel 'Phishing' Scams

A stolen bag. Lost cash. A missing passport.It had all the hallmarks of a trip from hell. And the e-mail, which ostensibly came from a reader I had corresponded with back in 2008,…

3 Ways to Plan a National Park Vacation Online

Where can you turn these days for help in planning a national park vacation? In the old days of just a small handful of years ago the answers to your questions were typically found in…

8 Ways to Get Historical in San Diego

Southern California is known more for its trendsetting modernity than for its rich history. But well-planned travel can reveal the wealth of events that have taken place in the…

Booking New York: The Big Apple for Book Lovers

As a confirmed bibliophile, I have long held the view that New York is one of the world's quintessential book cities. Not only are there countless perfect locations to sit and read,…