Archive for 'Curiosities'

Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a cultural trip of Italy to explore its many lava stone pyramids and mysterious pyramid shaped hills!

On the islands and regions of Sicily and Sardinia especially, archaeologists have uncovered numerous lava stone step pyramids and related monuments.

Why not begin your adventure with a gorgeous stay at a holiday villa in Sardinia and continue on your cultural trip from there!

Italy is a haven of beauty and wonders; filled with exquisite artworks, within majestic buildings, within magnificent urban and rural settings. The cities, towns and villages of this Renaissance country have beautifully protected their history and celebrate it proudly during many festivals and fairs throughout the year.

The imagination of Italy can be beautifully illustrated in some of its most famous legends.

The Orange Flag Award is a tourism quality seal of approval awarded by the Italian touring club. Founded in 1988 in Liguria, the Orange Flag Award is based on merit of cultural, historical and environmental heritage, quality of tourist welcome and provision of information and directions to local attractions.

The towns and villages of Italy that have won the Orange Flag award have demonstrated a strong local identity, a pride in using local produce and a keenness to display their local arts and crafts. Over two thousand Italian locations alone have been analysed and so far, 160 have achieved this prestigious award!

Orange Flag towns like Bienno in Lombardy and Galtelli in Sardinia strongly advocate a green eco-system and strive to continue the harmonious blend between man-made structures and nature.

Want the very best quality Italian food to enjoy, no matter where you are in the world? Then look no further than the labels on some speciality food products straight from Italy!

In the same way that wine is labelled according to top quality ingredients and high quality production standards, the same goes for some food products here.

Learning more about the two most prestigious awards, DOP and IGP labels can help you buy and taste authentic Italian food at its best when you next go shopping. Why not plan a tasty food trail theme throughout Italy where you can savour some of these precious foods in their hometown?

Book a stilish vacation rental along the Tuscan coast or stay in a peaceful holiday rental in Latium where you will never be far from an artisan food shop selling these famous food products!

Do something different this Christmas and jet off with your family to Italy to experience the Italian way of celebrating the festive season! The entire country, with all its beautiful cities, towns and villages, are adorned with twinkling lights and Christmas decorations.

Witness the magical sight of live nativity plays taking place in a town square and the sweet sound of Christmas music weaving through the cold air at night. Italy also knows how to celebrate Christmas in style when it comes to preparing a feast of delicious festive foods for you to try!

Stay in a stunning apartment rental in Florence city for a few nights where a whole host of Christmas markets, nativity plays and exciting events take place. Walk around the magnificent attractions of the city, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Cathedral which are magically lit up at night.