Archive for February, 2010

Celebrate The Essence Of Italian Festive Tradition!

Posted on February 22, 2010 in: Festival Tours

Italy, a land renowned for culture and tradition, is the place for bright and wonderful festivals all around the year. Exclusively known for its artistic heritage, Italy celebrates its glory and beauty with pomp.

The carnivals, art festivals, and dance festivals sets the perfect tune to merge into the spirit of Italian culture. The wine tasting, authentic pastas, pizzas, and street parties are just the right way to enter the Italian way of life. Who would not love to get involved in the manifold hues of the festive ambience in Italy?

Christmas and New Year in Italy is usually celebrated based on ethnic traditions pooled with modernity. The Vatican City and its endurance makes you marvel at the religious traditions practised even today!

After Epiphany, the Piazza Navona city square of Rome is a must-go place. The festival of “La Befana” is celebrated by burning “Befana” the version of an Italian Witch and the celebration is also popped with stalls, mimes, and clowns. What an explicit way to entertain children and adults right after Christmas!

Shrove Tuesday doesn’t always have to be the same old pancake supper. The Shrove Tuesday at Venice is just splendid with Venetians walking along with their quaint and exquisite costumes designed and prepared for over a year! It takes you back in time and completely immerses you in the style and luxury of ancient Italy.

If you’re someone who adores theatre, music, and dance, then the Festival dei due Mondi is just the occasion for you. This festival that takes place at Umbria during late June/early July is also known as Spoleto festival. Such a world renowned festival can never be missed in an Italy tour.

To get the spectacle of such festivals in Italy going on all throughout the year, you need a proper tour plan. Perillo Tour, a pioneer in the arena of  Italy travel offers great Italy tour package deals and ensures you an adventurous and lively time at Italy, the world of festive magnificence!

Enjoy The Spectacle Of Italy With Perillo Tours!

Posted on February 19, 2010 in: Perillo Tours

Italy a land of culture and architecture is world renowned for its artistic heritage. Italy, a must-go in the lifetime planner of many, is now easy and convenient to tour with Perillo Tours, a touring company since 1945, trademarked for its expertise in making travel in Italy a life time cherishment.

Preparing for a tour to Italy might get intimidating at times as there are so many places to travel in Italy. It’s not wrong to say that even a life time is not sufficient to do so. To make your Italy vacations adventurous and relaxing, just hand over the itinerary planning to Perillo Tours.

sPerillo Tour, a pioneer in the arena of travel to Italy has awesome Italy tour package deals to suit different styles and conditions of touring.
The touring packages at Perillo Tours, such as the 10 Day Vesuvius with Venice enables you to have a romantic and tranquil time at Naples, Florence, and Rome. The 11 Day Three City Aristocrat Package gives you a reminiscent visit to Venice, Florence, and Rome. A choice of the 14 Day Italy North Classic Package offers you an awesome time to spectacle the marvellous locales from Rome to Milan with a touch of Switzerland as well. Such packages and much more are offered at Perillo Tours for you to enjoy the aesthetic sites of Italy!

The travel style at Perillo Tours can be opted according to your convenience. A fully escorted travel style package will include all your requirements from food to entertainment. The Hosted Travel Style package will give you the freedom to plan your own trip. On the other hand, with the Parker Villa Travel Style package you can experience the wonders of magnificent Italy tour in your own rented villa.  Perillo tours also provides an option to choose your own travel and tourism style to Italy through ItalyVacations.com
With such awesome touring packages from Perillo Tours, you definitely would not want to miss your chance to tour the best travel locations in Italy!

Basic Travel Tips – To Enjoy a Budget Friendly Vacation

Posted on February 16, 2010 in: Travel Tips

In this present economy, spending on vacations can put a heavy hand on your budget. But there are certain tips that can let you enjoy your trip and also save some money. For instance, you can save money on airfare by looking for round trip tickets rather than one way tickets. Booking connecting flights can also help you save a deal.

Another important aspect of travelling is food. Most of us are unaware of good places and end up taking most of the meals in the hotel we stay, which can turn out to pretty expensive. Hence a great way to save money during travel is by planning and having your meals for cheaper price outside the hotel you stay. Cooking for yourself is another option to consider as it not only helps save money, but is also fun as well.

When on vacations, we spend most of our time travelling and spend equally huge amounts on taxis. But by booking for car rentals in advance you can save big bucks.

Steve Perillo, the CEO of Perillo Tours, a travel Company that specializes in trips to Italy, hosts a travel show, where he gives a lot of useful travel trips. Pauline Frommer, an acclaimed travel expert and creator of several travel guidebooks was invited as a guest on the Steve Perillo talk show, where she shared her experiences on budget travel and also gave some tips on travelling cheap. She suggested that tourists can travel for less by trying alternative accommodations, such as private apartments, monasteries, convents, and other religious accommodations. Johnny Jet, a US based expert travel blogger also appeared as a guest on the Perillo Travel Talk Show. He is of the opinion that being friendly to the gate agents and flight attendants can ensure a smooth trip. He also gave viewers tips on how to get cheap business class and first class seats as well as information on hotel booking.

For more information and useful travel tips offered by Johnny Jet and Pauline Frommer on the Steve Perillo Talk Show, check out the episodes on www.perillotv.com.

Israel – Travel to the “Holy Land”

Posted on February 12, 2010 in: Israel

Israel – the Holy land is a center to religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Israel holds the fascination of every tourist, whether he comes to Israel as a pilgrim, art lover, or as a person interested in history.

There is a lot to Israel travel beyond Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. You could visit Sea of Galilee, Israel’s largest fresh water lake; the Golan Heights, the flat mountainous terrain, which is one of Israel’s most beautiful pieces of countryside; or go kayaking on the Jordan river in summer. You’ll not want to miss out on the beautiful waterfalls and nature trails of the Banias one of Israel’s main water supply. A visit to Glogotha in Jerusalem, the place where Jesus was crucified and Nazareth the birthplace of Jesus will make your Israel travel one of the most spiritual trips you will ever have in your entire life.

Drive through the coast of Dead sea is a must. The breathtaking view of the Judean desert is sure to make your trip worthy. Dead Sea has salt concentrated water, so you can swim and float effortlessly. A healing mud treatment at the Dead Sea resort is worth trying. Travel to Metzada (Masada), a mountain top fortress considered as one of the greatest symbols of Israel’s ancient kingdom and enjoy the wonders of Israel to the fullest.

Summer time at Israel can be complete fun with beautiful and sunny beaches in Tel-Aviv, Haifa, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Natanya, or any other Israeli city next to the Mediterranean Sea. Finally, a trip to Israel is never complete without tasting the signature Israeli food, such as the Hummus and the Falafel.

If you’re planning a trip to Israel, then you need not worry about working out each detail of your vacation. PerilloTours is here for your rescue. They will take care of everything, including travel, stay, and food. So book a trip through PerilloTours.Com to enjoy travel to Israel like never before.

Pet Travel – Enjoy the Vacation with your Pets

Posted on February 11, 2010 in: Pet Travel, Travel Tips

Holidays are a time when most people love to travel. But people having pets at home may find it difficult to have a relaxed vacation as they would find it difficult to accommodate their pets. Many people prefer to take their pets along with them on their vacations as they don’t have anyone else to take care of them or they don’t want to put their pets in pet care centers the whole while.

There are several things to consider when you’re taking your pet along with you. You need to be very careful when travelling with pets by air. First you need to make sure the airline allows pet travel, then make arrangements with the airlines for pet travel and also pay for its ticket. You also need to get proper travel insurance for your pet, get it vaccinated, give it an identification tag, and always carry your pet in a carrier. A health certificate from a vet is very essential when you want to travel to an international country.

Next, when selecting hotels make sure you select the ones that provide good services and facilities for pets. Few hotels even offer specialized services, such as personalized beds and gourmet treats for pets.

Alison Stein Wellner a prolific travel writer, author, and long time freelancer, who also writes a blog about travel for the Huffington post , a travel and lifestyle column for TheStreet.com, appeared as a guest on the Travel Show by Steve Perillo. Apart from talking about her experiences with hot food in different places, on the show Alison Wellner spoke about pet travel as well. She was of the opinion that high end hotels are more pet friendly and even named a few places that provide special services, such as pet menu, cocktail hours, and surf lessons for pets.

So, if you’re planning your vacation and want to take your pet along, make sure you do all the required things and don’t forget to catch the episode of Alison Wellner on Steve Perillo to get useful tips about pet travel.

Take Part In The Perillo Perks Program And Win Exciting Prizes!

Posted on February 11, 2010 in: Steve Perillo Program

Have you ever dreamt of winning an all-expense paid trip to Italy, Israel, or even the beautiful islands of Hawaii? If yes, then now is the time to start turning your dreams into reality! Perillo Tours, headed by Steve Perillo, is a top-notch American travel agency that provides travel and tourism packages to these exotic locales. They have been organizing enjoyable tours and vacations to top tourist destinations, such as Italy, Israel, and Hawaii for many years.

The Perillo Perks Program was launched in 2004 to provide perks and prizes to participants of their instant game online or to those who book tours with Perillo Tours. To become a member of the Perillo Perks Program, these participants need to be travel agents or owners of travel agencies in the United States. If you meet the above requirements, then you should not miss this golden opportunity to test your luck!

You could win fascinating prizes, such as an all-expense paid trip to a beautiful destination! The program does not offer only unreachable and hard-to-win prizes. In fact, on registering, your travel agency immediately qualifies for a $100 commission as bonus on every qualifying passenger. The agency will receive e-mails about the Perillo Perks Program with an instant online game and the exciting prizes to be won!The program also has other gifts, such as digital cameras and free airline tickets for those who cannot bag the coveted first prize, usually a trip to Italy, Israel, or Hawaii.

In 2009, they even conducted a survey in which they asked for suggestions from members of the program. Based on this, they made enhancements to the Perillo Perks Program, in effect since January 2010. The 2010 Perillo Perks program will now include higher commissions and will also ensure that each travel agent is rewarded with an incentive for each qualified booking.

So start booking tours with Perillo Tours; with every booking you make, your chances of winning are renewed! Who knows, you could be the lucky winner of a vacation to some exotic locale just like Barbara Shamieh of New Jersey, who won a luxurious 8-Day Roman holiday for two in April, 2005!

Steve Perillo’s Journey into the Musical World

Posted on February 9, 2010 in: Steve Perillo Music

Perillo Tours is a travel company, which organizes quality tours and adventurous vacations to Italy, Hawaii, and Israel. This successful family business that began in 1945 has been running for three generations. Steve Perillo, the current head of the reputable Perillo Tours is a popular musician as well.

As a child, Perillo was deeply impressed by American music of the 40s and 50s, as that was what his parents listened to. It ignited his passion for music. Today, even though he listens to diverse genres of music, he still nurtures a soft spot for early American music.

Steve Perillo has vivid memories of his childhood; watching the famous Beatles on Ed Sullivan’s TV show, strumming away on guitars with girls screaming around them! The very next week after watching his first Beatle video, he bought a folk guitar and began guitar lessons! He later became interested in classical music and this kindled his interest in playing the piano.

In school, Steve did not get many opportunities to play his compositions and anyway, he was too shy to do so! This was the time when he first listened to music of the legendary Bach. His sister had brought home the album ‘Switched on Bach’. From then on, Perillo became an ardent fan of Bach’s music!

Perillo was fortunate to be a student of ace American composer, David Del Tredici, in Boston University. Under the constructive guidance of Del Tredici, Perillo’s musical talent was honed and polished. After graduating, he worked on music soundtracks for a few years. At one point, he finally decided to turn his attention to his family business – Perillo Tours. He was always very enthusiastic about travel and tourism, plus the family business needed him. Steve believes that music suited him as a passion and not a full-time profession.

From orchestral pieces and concert music to chamber music and pop, Steve Perillo’s music is a mélange of different styles and genres. He has released several of his compositions, which have become commercial successes.

Requiem for a Goldfish, Perillo’s Magnificat and other Choral Masterpieces, and Napoli are some of his popular soundtracks. Steve, the musician, is definitely here to stay!

Seek through “You Want To Go Where” Book

Posted on February 9, 2010 in: Travel Books

Jeff Blumenfeld, the founder of Blumenfeld and Associates, Inc., a public relations and special events firm based in Darien, Conn is also the author of a book titled “You Want To go Where: How to Get Someone to Pay for the Trip of Your Dreams,”. Special event planning and implementation and sponsorship evaluation and management are some of the services offered by his agency. His clientele includes reputed firms, such as 3M thinsulate, the Coleman Company, Du Pont, Iceland Tourist Board, Lands’ End, Orvis, Sikorsky Aircraft, And Timberland.

His book “You Want To go Where: How to Get Someone to Pay for the Trip of Your Dreams,” gives the readers tips on how to get paid to travel by taking a trip that makes a difference. The book also reveals as to how money can be raised for travel using the right ideas and appropriate advanced preparation.

If you’re looking for a trip filled with adventure, such as mountain climbing, then this book can make a good reference as it talks about mountain fellowship grants. The grant has encouraged many young American climbers of age twenty-five and younger to seek remote climbs more difficult than they might ordinarily be able to attempt.

In this tough economic situation, where very few can dream of planning a relaxing vacation, this book helps understand the nuances of getting somebody else to pay for your trip.

Jeff Blumenfeld appeared as a guest on the Travel Talk Show by Steve Perillo, the CEO of PerilloTours, provider of quality tours to Italy, Hawaii, and Israel since 1945. On the show, Jeff talks about his book and also about various ways to get someone pay for your travel at the same time get a wonderful experience.

Steve Perillo, who himself is involved in promoting tourism is all praises about the book.

According to him the stories in this book are great mental boosters. He feels that this book is ideal for both budding adventurers and explorers. To catch the interesting stories revealed by Jeff Blumenfeld, log on to www.perillotv.com.