Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

  

Friday, June 15, 2018
Venice is most famous for her canals and most people will spend time on them during their stay in the city, even if they are avoiding the touristy gondolas. The canals are really the only way one can possibly manage to get around if they have found a vacation rental in Venice and plan on exploring the city.

However, if you do want to get a sense of the historic importance of the canals in Venice and a taste of how they used to be traversed before motorboats were invented - without paying an arm and a leg for a short spin on a gondola - why not check out the Regata Storica?     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Events, Localities, Must See Attractions, September, Tourist Attractions, Venice

  

Thursday, May 31, 2018

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Those in search of a cultural city that is also a bit of a hidden gem as a holiday destination, a vacation rental in Turin is a brilliant option or you could find a villa in Piedmont and visit the city on day trips. Either which way, no matter if you are admiring the city from its core or during brief flings, Turin is a lesser-known gem that makes for a wonderful place to spend some time. Boasting pretty streets and piazzas, a fascinating history, beautiful palaces and churches, and interesting museums and galleries, there is lots to see and do.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Museums & Galleries, Must See Attractions, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, May 25, 2018




When one thinks of Italy, they likely think of good eating, historic towns, incredible art, scenic landscapes and wonderful beaches. However, it's not all relaxing in pastoral settings, there is also adventure to be had! From theme parks and water parks to vast underground caves and rushing rapids, there are all sorts of thrilling activities to enjoy.     Read More
Posted in: Basilicata, Pretty Views, Southern Italy, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Exterior
Sicily has a long history of having a succession of rulers from a variety of places and cultures. The island was especially influenced by the Islamic conquest of 827AD to 1091AD and the Norman rule of 1071 to 1194. The ideas introduced under these rules and Byzantine influences, led to a multi-ethnic culture that saw Western and Islamic cultures combined in art and architecture among other areas of culture. Palermo, in particular, beautifully reflects this meshing of cultures in her architecture and if you rent a luxury villa in Sicily and you can readily see it for yourself as you explore the city. In fact, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for precisely this reason.

Among the many beautiful Arab-Norman buildings in the city, there is San Giovanni degli Eremiti, an incredible five-domed church on a little hillside in the middle of a rather rundown neighbourhood. Dating to the 6th century, it was converted to a mosque after the Islamic conquest of Sicily and then made back into a Benedictine church in 1136. It was modified over the years but its medieval appearance was reinstated during restorations in the 1880s.     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Jungle Splash
Picture this: You have taken the time off work. You've organised transport. You found someone to water your plants and take care of your dog. You've even found a perfect villa in Sicily. Now, all you have to do is plan what to do with the long, lazy days ahead. If you're looking for just a little bit of adventure and somewhere to cool off from the typical Sicilian heat, you might consider paying a visit to Etnaland.

Etnaland is Southern Italy’s largest theme park and combines thrill-seeking rollercoasters and rides with pools and waterslides. There are a whole host of different rides and slides to choose from including 25 water rides and 8,500 square metres of swimming pools and a theme park with five different themed areas. The rides include the Dark Kamikaze, Hydro Kamikaze, Stukas, Kamikaze, Twin Twister, Rafting River, Wild River, Big Foam, Red Cannon, Black Hole, Niagara Falls, Miniland, Etnaland Tower, The Storm, Drifting Karts, Eldorado, Love Lagoon, Hip Hop Coaster, Mini Tornado, Brave Kart, Crocodile Rapids, and Dragon River.     Read More
Posted in: Main Islands, Sicily and Sardinia, Tourist Attractions, Water & Amusement Parks