The Italian Minister of Tourism, Mrs Michela Vittoria Brambilla, has put forward her plans to increase tourism to the country by between 10 and 20% over the course of the next four years. Magic Italy on Tour, Italia.it, and Project BRIC, all make up the new incentive. Brambilla urges the Italian people to ‘discover’ their [...]
The attractions of the Puglia region have been highlighted by one tourism organisation, which noted that there are many things to enjoy in the area.According to the Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Spa Golf, people staying in the region will discover culture and activities to keep them happy.Anyone who has a passion for golf is likely [...]
Regardless of where you buy property, there are a number of factors to consider from the outset. They apply to all countries and include such things as access, sussing out the neighbourhood and getting a trustworthy estate agent and lawyer. But there are some things that you just can’t make provision for. Things like [...]
If you are buying a holiday home in Italy today, you just may want to think about the prospect of renting it out. In these troubled financial times a bit of extra cash never goes astray – but how will this change the purchase dynamic? When making a decision about renting, you would be wise [...]
Anyone who is spending time in a property in Italy near Rome should head out to find some of the city's less well-known sites, it has been claimed.There are many places of interest to visit besides the coliseum and Vatican City Stefania Gatta, spokeswoman for the Italian State Tourist Board, noted.She recommended seeking out some [...]
The Euganean Hills in the Veneto region are an excellent place to go walking while staying in a property in Italy, one journalist has claimed.Writing for Italy Mag, Myra Robinson pointed out that this collection of 17 extinct volcanoes provides the perfect backdrop for a stroll, adding that there are several routes available to tackle.She [...]
Anyone who is looking for the ideal property in Italy should consider the merits of staying just outside Rome, it has been suggested.Stefania Gatta, a spokeswoman for the Italian State Tourist Board, commented that it is relatively easy and cheap to travel into the capital from the outlying areas."What a lot of people do now [...]
Have you ever made a list of ‘100 hundred things to do before you die’? Well, top of my list is to attend the Carnival in Venice. This spectacular carnival differs from most other carnivals in that it isn’t a parade but a time when all Venetians, plus of course many tourists, wandering around in [...]
Those who want to enjoy a break this month may want to consider planning a visit to a property in Italy following the advice of one publication.An article in the Irish Independent suggested heading to Sicily for "the processions and mosaics".It noted that the Easter celebrations on the Italian island can be "spectacular", adding that [...]
People staying in a property in Italy near the country's capital should endeavour to explore some of its many historical sites, it has been suggested.Writing for the Telegraph, Lee Marshall highlighted some of the must-visit locations in Rome, although he noted that "a lifetime is hardly enough" to discover all that's on offer here.Top of [...]