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Getting Married in Italy

Getting Married in Italy My Roman Wedding By Martine DeMartino of La Newyorkese Although it was over 10 years ago, I can still remember the finite details of planning my destination wedding in Italy like it was yesterday.  The decision to get married in Italy was very easy for us. I am Italian-American from New…

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Why Visit the Dolomites?

Why Visit the Dolomites? Giuseppe di Rienzo shares his ski adventure with us…   Here’s the tale of a ski riding experience we had last winter in the Dolomites in Italy.. My friend Aron from Sweden came to visit me to ski in the Dolomites, to explore Venice, enjoy food, wine and experience some random…

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Contrasts of Italy – Florence

Florence, the Beacon of the Renaissance Part 4: Contrasts of Italy – Florence & the Cinque Terre by: Emmy Hermes, Guest Contributor Tucked away in the foothills of Tuscany lies the next stop on our “Contrasts of Italy” blog series. Renowned for its unmatched landscape, the region of Tuscany is situated north of Rome and south…

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Contrasts of Italy – Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast

Contrasts of Italy – Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast Part 3: Tenacious Naples vs. Serene Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast by: Emmy Hermes, Guest Contributor  Now that we have discussed a couple of Italy’s most popular destinations, Venice and Rome, it’s time to go even deeper into our “Contrasts of Italy” blog series as we…

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Contrasts of Italy Rome

Contrasts of Italy – Rome   Part 2: Rome – The Eternal City by: Emmy Hermes, Guest Contributor    In Part 2 of this blog series, Contrasts of Italy, Rome is our next stop. Rome (Roma) is often referred to as The Eternal City – a designation that is by no means a hollow title. In…

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Contrasts of Italy Venice

Contrasts of Italy Venice   Part 1: Venice – La Serenissima by: Emmy Hermes, Guest Contributor Italy is a land of contrasts, offering visitors enough diverse land and cityscapes to fulfill all five senses.  A trip to Italy isn’t truly complete without at least a couple of days set aside for the unique and enchanting Venice…

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Top Questions About Italy and How to Plan Your Trip?

Questions About Italy and How to Plan Your Trip? I’m sure you have a bunch of questions about Italy, how to plan your trip and questions about Italy like: When is the best time to travel to Italy? What is the best travel itinerary when visiting Italy for a week or more? Where shall I…

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