Archive for the 'Italy' Category
Until the end of November, Alitalia will be cutting 100 flights a day because of strikes by pilots and flight attendants. The end of the month is when the deal for the sale of the airline is expected to close. Read more…
The annual World Brand Index results were released. Compiled by international consulting firm FutureBrand, this study “ranks countries as brands and assesses opportunities, insights and findings related to nation branding.” Here are this year’s rankings:
Australia
Canada
United States
Italy
Switzerland
France
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Japan
Sweden
Read more…
According to Away.com:
Festivities for Siena, Italy’s 90-second horse race, Il Palio, begin hours before the actual event and last long after its conclusion; count on flag-throwing acrobatics, firecrackers, brass bands, choirs, and dancing. The competition, held on July 2nd and August 16th, dates back to 1310 and consists of bareback riders from the city’s […]
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Posted By: rebecca | Jul 2nd
Places of a Lifetime
“In October 1999 National Geographic Traveler showcased 50 of the world’s top destinations, places that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. Now we’re expanding our Places of a Lifetime franchise online, with personal essays on top destinations and the addition of a wealth of timely service information, from insiders’ tips […]
Ah, I breath a sigh of relief to see a list that does not include 10 North American choices.
Note to self: add these to the list of things to do before I die.
From Tasmania to Alaska, Forbes Traveler has done a good job of capturing these magnificent places.
(PRWEB) January 18, 2008 — For Valentine’s Day, HotelsCombined.com picks ten of the world’s most romantic retreats in stunning locations from secluded beaches to classically romantic cityscapes, cities of the exotic Orient to tropical havens. The list can be used to treat a loved one to a plush stay or help to inspire the […]
MONTREAL, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ - Luxury Retreats, the world leader in high-end villa rentals across the globe, has compiled a list of its favorite Greek and Italian villas to rent for the summer 2008.
The villas, which include a 16th-century prince’s palace, are client favorites but remain available to book for some weeks during the popular […]
NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the results of its annual travel trends survey of more than 2,500 travelers from around the world. Top trends identified in the survey are concerns about germs, the growth of green tourism, and opposition to cell phone use on planes. TripAdvisor […]