How to Dress in Italy During Summer

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We all know that travelling can be extremely pleasant but also very energy-consuming – when you are on a trip, the last thing you want to think about is what to wear on that particular day. It is perfectly reasonable to pay less attention to the dress code while o … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Use a Travel Agent (Part 1)

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Navigating the web to book a vacation anywhere in the world has become doable by anyone with access to a computer, however due to the enormous choice available, it can be a double-edged sword. At first glance, it might seem unnecessary to use a travel agent but there are ma … Continue reading →

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Why Waste Your Time Standing in Line for Vatican Tickets?

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When you are only planning to spend a day or two of your vacation in Rome and want to see as much as possible during this time, the last thing you want to do is spend half of the day standing in line waiting for Vatican tickets. But, if you do not take the time to buy your tickets in … Continue reading →

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6 Cool Places To Go In Italy This Summer

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The summer travel season is starting to heat up, and that means it’s time to think about cool places to go in Italy. Whether it’s for a break from the summer heat or to get a closer look at some exciting destinations in Italy that are either new or just new to you, it’s ne … Continue reading →

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Love Espresso? Sant’Eustachio Coffee in Rome: Tradition, Taste and Delicious Specialties

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The Coffee Shop
Sant’Eustachio il Caffè is located in the heart of Rome between Piazza Navona and the Pantheon; it was opened in 1938 and the mosaic paving and furnishings are still the original ones. Right across the square from the coffee shop stands the church dedi … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Performances in the Vasari Corridor: History Comes Back to Life

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The Building of the Corridor
Cosimo I de’Medici originally ordered his favorite architect, Giorgio Vasari, to build a Corridor to connect Palazzo della Signoria, the Government Palace, to Palazzo Pitti …, the Medici’s newly-purchased residence. The Vasar Continue reading →

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Take One of Our Wine Tours of Italy and Enjoy Divino Tuscany

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If you are looking for something a little different for your next vacation, you might be interested in one of our wine tours of Italy.  The Divino Tuscany is a special four day event that is held each year, and gives you the chance to sample some of the finest wines of Tuscan … Continue reading →

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Taranta Night: the Biggest Folk Music Festival in Europe

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The Origin
La Notte della Taranta Festival (Taranta Night Festival) is one of the most popular summer events in Italy.  It is dedicated to the Pizzica …, a popular Italian folk dance that originated in the Salentine peninsula in Apulia. The traditions of this dance are c Continue reading →

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Meet Select Italy Team: Cynthia Bianchini

Cynthia Bianchini, Select Italy Intern

1. Name and What do you do at Select Italy?
Cynthia Bianchini. I’m an intern in New York for the Production Department.
2. What’s your favorite Italian destination?
I haven’t been in many Italian cities, but I liked all the cities I visited. Each of them were differ … Continue reading →

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Italy’s Rock Star Islands

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You don’t have to be a rock star to enjoy a break at one of these tantalizing Italian islands – but each has some association with celebrity. The reasons for that vary, but maybe these islands are also rock stars unto themselves.
1.Capri
Some would argue that Capri in t … Continue reading →

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