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Blend The Divinity Of Easter With Celebration in Italy!

Posted on March 31, 2010 in: Festival Tours

If you are in Italy just before Easter, then you should definitely extend your stay till Easter. The Italians celebrate Easter with great pomp and show. Each part of Italy celebrates this special event in a special way. You would certainly not want to miss all those fun of Easter eggs but in an Italian style.

For those who are planning a visit to Italy we would suggest Easter as the ideal time for it. The weather is not that hot and the tourists’ crowd would also be less. The spring season spreads the hue of green and freshness among the plains and valleys of beautiful Italy.

The streets of Italy are flooded with people taking part in the procession on the Sunday preceding the Easter Sunday. It is otherwise called as Palm Sunday when the procession is flooded with people carrying creatively decorated palms and olive branches. The churches of Italy are also beautifully adorned with olive branches and palms. The palms are considered a sign of holiness. These palms are blessed and later distributed among the people.

During the holy week special solemn observances are recreated. For instance, in Catanisetta on Holy Thursday night-time procession of “Vare” take place. Holy Saturday is observed with the blessing of Holy water.

Easter is also associated with the great traditional food that the Italians prepare. Lamb is the most important item on the Italian table on Easter Sunday. That apart Easter breads and desserts also adorn the Italian cuisine on Easter. The most important and significant item is the egg. Pannetone and Colomba (dove shaped) breads and hollow chocolates filled with a surprise are given out as gifts.

All this and more can be experienced in Italy during Easter. So book your travel with Perillo Tours and have a holy week in Italy.

The Must See Piazzas, Fountains and Monuments In Rome!

Posted on March 31, 2010 in: Italy, Italy vacations

The very mention of Rome, brings to mind all the beautiful piazzas, monuments, and the fountains that you must have seen in movies. Anyone planning a vacation to Rome will not forget to add the list of piazzas, fountains, and monuments to their itinerary.

Once in Rome one can deny the presence of magnificent fountains throughout. They are spread across Rome everywhere. There are actually 280 of them. Among the lot, the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain) situated in Trevi square is one of the most renowned fountains of Rome. There is a belief that if you throw any money from your shoulder into its water, you would get a chance to return back to the eternal city. Other fountains, such as the Fountains of St. Peter’s Square, Fontana delle Naiadi (Nymphs), and the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola are worth taking a look.

If history is your subject, then it is sure that you might never get tired of feasting your eyes on the beautiful monuments in Rome. The Roman Empire has built many magnificent pieces of historical architecture.  If you miss a visit to the magnificent Colosseum, then you have missed the chance of your life. It is the most ancient amphitheatre of Rome with a seating arrangement for 55,000 people. The Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, and Domus Aurea are few other splendid monuments, which definitely call for a visit.

A visit to Rome cannot be complete without savouring the great views of the piazzas of Rome. Apart from the Piazza Fontana di Trevi, one of most famous piazzas of Rome, other piazzas that are absolutely breathtaking are the large oval shaped Piazza Novana, the white marble splendour Piazza Venezia, and the Piazza San Pietro, the grand entrance to the Vatican and St. Peters Basilica.

If you have been wanting to visit Rome for a long time now, then Perillo Tours can take you through an adventurous and an absolutely memorable travel to Rome.

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A Guide to Naples – To Help You Explore The City Better!

Posted on March 31, 2010 in: Italy, Naples

Naples, one of the most picturesque cities in Italy is renowned for its history, art, architecture, music, and food. In addition to the scenic views of the Capri and Ischia Islands, there are several other reasons to visit this city. The fact that the two wonderful cities Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were buried by the Mont Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD, are closer to Naples make a visit to the city a must.

To help you get the best out of your Italian vacations, here’s a small tour through the wonderful city of Naples.

To get the real feel of Naples, there can be nothing like walking through the ancient streets, as you’ll find several beautiful palaces, courtyards, churches, and interesting traditional shops behind the seemingly decadent doors.

Further travel into the city will reveal some breathtaking churches, such as the Duomo cathedral, which has the relics of patron saint of Naples, the church of Santa Chiara known for its funeral monument of Robert I of Anjou, and the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore, where a life-size nativity scene is set-up every Christmas.

Naples has in store absolutely amazing historical buildings and monuments, without which the tour to Naples cannot be termed complete. The Royal Palace and Gardens, which date back to the 17th century, the Reggia di Capodimonte palace with a magnificent view of the Bay of Naples, and the Castel dell’Ovo, deemed as the royal residence for many centuries are the must see historical buildings.

If you think that Naples is all about historical buildings, monuments, and churches, then you’re in for a surprise. Naples can be an exciting place to all the food lovers, as it is home for all sorts of restaurants ranging from out-of-the-way spots to upscale dining rooms.

So, if you want to plan an Italian vacation, then book through Perillo Tours, as they offer the best of Italy vacations that a travel lover would look for.

Children’s safety–DOs & DON’Ts While Traveling

Posted on March 22, 2010 in: Safety Tips

A proper plan is required when kids are also a part of the vacation. Right from choosing the place to the things that are to be packed, everything has to be decided keeping in mind the safety of the children.

It would be better to choose a familiar place for the trip; a place that you have already visited. This is because you would be familiar with that particular place, which would dramatically help you enjoy a safe vacation with your kids.

Kids tend to get sick easily when they encounter a change in weather. Hence, while packing your luggage make sure that you don’t forget the first aid box. You will also have to pack proper clothes according to the climate of the place you are planning to visit.

Children are more prone to diseases and infections than adults, so maintaining good hygiene throughout the trip will make your trip a good one without any worries. Frequent washing of hands with an antiseptic soap should be habituated to kids to prevent the spread of germs.

Travelling would definitely exhaust kids. So see to it that the kids get ample amount of rest, which would keep them healthy and make them less grumpy. You will also have to keep a tab on their eating habits and make sure that they get nutritious food to avoid any health disorder during the travel.

Be in physical contact with the kids when moving in crowds by holding their hands. The kids should carry your phone number and also that of the hotel where you are staying. This would help if they get lost when you are out sightseeing.

There are so many things to keep in mind, when it comes to children’s safety while travelling. Hence, to have a safe and memorable trip with your kids opt for reliable travel agencies, such as Perillo Tours, who have been in the travel business for more than four decades.

Wedding in Italy

Posted on March 22, 2010 in: Uncategorized

Wedding, a ceremony where two people are united is definitely an occasion to rejoice. The wedding pomp, the wedding chime, music, and dance are so filled with emotions that it just transforms you into an enchanting world with your soul mate.

Whether marriages are made in heaven or not; a wedding in Italy, the land of legendary beauty, will transform your special day into a fantasized paradise, an occassion that can be cherished for a life time!

Arranging for a wedding is not all that easy, especially arranging when the wedding is planned out of the country. But with Perillo’s ItalyVacations to your rescue you’ll not have a reason to worry. You can feel at home in Italy by opting for Perillo Tour packages, which will make your wedding plans in Italy precise with the help of the brilliant work of the destination-wedding specialist at Perillo’s ItalyVacations, headed by the very versatile Steve Perillo.

Perillo provides you with several options to select to suit your personal taste, style, and requirements. You can pick hotels, vineyards, villas, or even castles as your wedding’s setting and enjoy the right to have the liberty and control over your wedding, just the way you would have it back in your home town. Perillo would make you feel utmost comfortable and served even at a jiffy’s notice.

For a spectacular wedding, Perillo can arrange for exquisite flowers and wine from the premium purveyor in Italy. They can also arrange for an amazing wedding reception with authentic and delicious Italian cuisine.

Enjoy the finest touch of expertise in your wedding with the meticulous planning of Perillo Tours. Not just your wedding, you can plan your honeymoon in Italy and continue to benefit from the services offered here. You can have the most romantic jaunt with packages, which include Villa stays, the Mediterranean cruise packages, and the relaxing seaside vacations intended for your new start for “a happily ever after!”.

Kathy McCabe And Her Insights To Have A Remarkable Trip To Italy!

Posted on March 22, 2010 in: Travel Talk Show

A visit to Italy, or any place for that matter, calls for a lot of planning. Even with proper planning involved, at times the trip might end up to be an unsatisfied one. An authentic report on Italy travel will prove to be helpful in channelizing you in the right way, thus ensuring a cheerful Italy vacation.

Kathy McCabe the founder, editor, and publisher of the travel newsletter Dream of Italy offers amazing insights on Italy. Her fair and realistic outlooks on Italy vacations are a reliable source of information to visit the wonderland – Italy. As a traveller Kathy McCabe has had exceptional experiences, which reflects in her newsletter. Her exclusiveness when it comes to travel information makes her work special. USA TODAY, National Geographic Traveller, U.S News & World Report, and American Way (American Airlines) for the past 4 yrs have also recommended her newsletter.

McCabe’s simple and general information is applicable even for common travellers. She talks about almost every issue to be considered. Her pragmatic approach right from taking along pets for vacations to choosing luxury hotels and cruises in Italy is precise.

Her commendable report is inclusive of her experience on a truffle hunt in Piedmont, the magical hot springs in Tuscany, the spectacle of Verona open air museum, and the ancient caves in Basilicata

Kathy McCabe appeared as a guest on Steve Perillo’s travel talk show. On the show, she talks about some really exotic yet less mentioned places in Italy, which usually don’t make it to the list of must-see places in most traveler’s itinerary. Her venturing spirit is sure to allure you to visit the not so common exotic places in Italy. As an Italy travel veteran, McCabe suggests the right time to visit specific places in Italy. She also provides travel tips on low rental places, shopping areas, kayak boating, cooking schools and more in Italy.

Yacht Club Exclusive-The Splendid Mediterranean Romantic Cruise Vacation Package

Posted on March 19, 2010 in: Tour Packages

Travelling to Rome, the land of artistic heritage is bound to mesmerize you. Going aboard a cruise on a vacation to Rome is definitely a double bonanza! To travel by cruise you need to ensure that the facilities in the cruise would be right to suit your needs. For cruising that guarantees fun, Perillo Tours a pioneer in travel to Italy can be trusted.

ItalyVacations.com, a Perillo Tours company, a pioneer in Italy vacations offers the “The Yacht Club Exclusive” - Mediterranean Cruise Vacation Package which is certainly intended to give you the most remarkable vacation experience. The 7nights aboard the MS Splendida in the Yacht club wing and the 2 nights at the Rose garden palace hotel in Rome would give you the pleasure of being served with the most luxurious service and privileges ever!

The touring is inclusive of visiting astounding places like Genoa known for its gourmet food, the Marseille in France that is marvellous to have a great beach time. Combining the trip with a French-wine and cheese party would be an amazing experience! Waking up in the splendour of Barcelona, Spain, getting engrossed in the culture of Tunis, experiencing the spectacular open air museum in Valletta, and a trip to the trading city Messina will give you an adventurous vacation. The 2 night stay at the Rose garden palace hotel allows you to spend a fair time in Rome. You are sure to get engrossed in the scenery and dynamic history of Rome.

The cruise has luxurious accommodations with WiFi connections and high style televisions to keep you connected to the world outside. The gourmet cuisines, 24hr butler service, exotic drinks, and cafes would make you feel regal in all ways.

The tour to Rome in the “The Yacht Club Exclusive” - Mediterranean Cruise Vacation Package offered by ItalyVacations.com, is sure to transform you to another wonder world. Be it a romantic trip or a restful vacation time this cruising episode will be a mystical time in your life!

Rome and Amalfi Adventure – Incredible Yet True!

Posted on March 17, 2010 in: Perillo Tours

If you’re a person who loves to involve yourself in the beauty and secrets of ancient history, then a tour to Rome and Amalfi can turn out to be your dream trip.

Rome, a city known for its artistic heritage and culture is a “must go” place in the planner of many. Just imagine combining it with a trip to Amalfi, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, acknowledged for its exquisiteness. It is indeed a trip to paradise!  But executing such fine trip needs proper planning. Perillo Tours a pioneer in travel to Italy has exciting touring packages at great deals. These tours can make your trip to Rome and Amalfi, the most adventurous and exciting trip in your life!

Perillo arranges for a fantastic tour in Rome, inclusive of visits to Roman Forum, Largo Argentina, Circus Maximus, Colosseum, Vatican Museum, and St. Peter’s Basilica. The astounding accommodation at the Rose Garden Palace hotel arranged by Perillo Tours adds to your vacation luxury. Get pampered with their imperial treatment in the Dynamic city, Rome!

It’s amazing that a city with such heritage has such enchanting vicinity. The wonder land of Amalfi coast which stretches on the southern side of Italy is known as the “Land of Sirens” in the Odyssey. It holds to its name by mesmerizing its viewers into a seductive spectacle of the landscape and the sea. The mountains beautifully plunge into the sea and this unique union forms stunning coves, cliffs, bays, natural arches, small pebble beach’s, and more.

Such historic and natural beauty beyond description can be enjoyed with Perillo Tours. Perillo would ensure you a safe and relaxing trip filled with fun and excitement! Just pack your bags and get set to immerse in a world so incredible yet real!

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