The Cannaregio district is the second largest of Venice's six districts, which are locally known as sestiere. It's in the north of Venice and, unlike some of the other districts, people actually live there. Its attractions include the Venice Ghetto, the Fourteenth Century Ca' d'Oro (or more properly the Palazzo Santa Sofia) which was literally a Golden House, Sacca della Misericordia, the Palazzo Labia, and the Casino di Venezia (Venice Casino)....more
So you are considering May holidays in Abruzzi or elsewhere in central Italy. There are lots and lots of special spring events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; May is almost upon us. We start our virtual tour in Abruzzi on the eastern Adriatic coast and then proceed south to Molise. There are so many things to see and do in central Italy in May that this is the second of three...more
So you are planning to spend your May holidays in Tuscany or elsewhere in central Italy. Don't worry; there are lots and lots of special spring events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; May is almost upon us. We start our virtual tour in Tuscany on the western Tyrrhenian Sea coast and then proceed in a clockwise direction heading to The Marches on the Adriatic Sea. There are so many things to see and do in central Italy in May that this is the first of three articles.One of Florence's best-kept secrets is the stunning Iris Garden of Florence, a former olive grove on the eastern slope of Piazzale Michelangelo, which overlooks the city. As its name indicates, this garden includes a fabulous iris collection in addition to century old trees and an unforgettable view of the city of Florence and its surroundings. This lovely garden is open to the public only from May 2 until May 20; make sure not to miss it. The city of Pescia, home to about 20 thousand, celebrates Pinocchio's Birthday on May 25th. You may choose to celebrate it at the Pinocchio Park in the city of Collodi, population about 25 thousand, named for this author who...more
So you are thinking of visiting northern Italy in May, but you're just not sure what to see and to do. Don't you despair; there are lots and lots of special events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; May is almost upon us. We start our virtual tour in Liguria, go north to Piedmont, and then...more
The Castello district is the largest of Venice's six districts, locally known as sestiere. It's in the east of Venice and, unlike some of the others, people actually live there. This is the least touristy part of Venice, which may be an attraction for many. The area includes many historic churches. For your convenience we have listed these hotels...more
Manhattan makes up a number of neighborhoods that all have their own style and contribution to the city as a whole. Most of the areas have a great mix of business and residential life. They all have great places to eat, drink and relax or party. There is always a blend of people walking around. Some in a hurry and some just out for a stroll. There are areas that are well known such as the East Village, Soho, Broadway, Mid-Town, Central Park and Harlem. Each of these areas have there own sections. Lower Manhattan has Battery Park City, the Financial District and TriBeCa. If you are walking in the TriBeCa area of Manhattan you could see some of the famous residents that have homes there such as Meryl Streep, Jon Stewart, David Letterman, Kelly Ripa and Beyonce Knowles. The Financial District is famous itself with the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and is now the memorial of were the World Trade Center was located before its fall on September 11 2001. Then moving into Mid-Lower Manhattan give another perspective of the city with Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo and the Lower East Side. Each of these areas has some great things to experience. One can find...more
Imagine a group of delightful islands in the warm sun. Glorious stretches of beach invite you for a relaxed and sunny encounter while hibiscus and frangipani blossom full of color. Delightful historical towns offer alfresco dining on freshly caught...more
Many people have different expectations from a safari to the African continent - some enjoy relaxing in five star accommodation with spas and the latest treatments, with world class dining and fine wines, whilst others want to totally immerse...more
For planning a wedding ceremony or reception or choosing a honeymoon destination, a chain hotel can be an excellent option. Granted, a chain might not offer quite the same local touch of a small boutique hotel, but the chains do represent brand...more
Earlier, Goa was prominent for its natural exquisiteness and breathtaking beaches intended to offer a rejuvenating experience to the holidaymakers, however, the picture is entirely different today. Five star luxury, endless cuisines, modernized...more
Saving those dollarsMany people think that cruising the open seas on a luxury ship is a vacation we cannot even dream of. However, with some careful planning and searching for incredible cruise bargains a cruise can be affordable. A cruise vacation...more
Most people associate Orlando with Disney World, but there is more to do there than just visit Disney. Here are the top 5 Orlando attractions that have nothing to do with Disney World, or its other operations in the area.Islands of AdventureThis is...more