Rome to let tourists see Colosseum underground
May 26, 2010 ·
Tourists will soon be able to visit the underground of the Colosseum, where gladiators once prepared for fights and lions and tigers were caged before entertaining a bloodthirsty public. Rome culture officials said Wednesday that, after several months of work to make the area safe for visits, the public will be allowed to add the [...]
Rome airport tries new body scanner technology
March 4, 2010 ·
Rome’s main airport is trying out Italy’s first body scanner at a terminal that serves U.S. airliners. Authorities said the scanner went into use Thursday at Leonardo da Vinci airport’s Terminal 5 on an experimental basis. If there are no problems after a few weeks, more machines will be added. Italy’s civil aviation agency says [...]
7 secrets for a more romantic trip
February 11, 2010 ·
In the process of creating an itinerary, navigating an unfamiliar place and sticking to a budget, travelers sometimes find romance taking a back seat to practicality. Despite the toils of traveling, finding a little flirtation on the road isn’t as difficult as it may seem. There’s no need to spend weeks planning the perfect trip [...]
Top 10 singles vacation destinations
February 10, 2010 ·
Ahh … the single life. Freedom to do what you want, how you want, when you want — but if all that alone time is getting a bit, well, lonely, head to one of the places we’ve picked as tops for vacationing singles looking to pair up, hook up, or shack up this Valentine’s Day [...]
What’s new in Rome and Venice in 2010
February 9, 2010 ·
Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year. Rome may be the “Eternal City” but that doesn’t mean it has stopped evolving. The Vatican Museum, [...]
Masked merrymakers cavort in Venice for Carnival
February 8, 2010 ·
Masked merrymakers are cavorting in Venice to mark the start of Carnival, for the canal-laced city’s pre-Lenten festivities are Italy’s most popular. Venetian souvenir shops are crammed year-round with colorful, delicate masks, but “Carnevale” is the time to put them on. Other Italian cities celebrate, too, with Rome embracing the centuries-old tradition with gusto recently. [...]
Relais & Chateaux group to have more urban hotels
November 23, 2009 ·
Relais & Chateaux, an association of unique luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants, is planning to include more urban hotels. The Hotel St. Germain in Dallas, the Hotel Raphael in Rome and The Connaught in London were among 31 new properties added in November to the Relais & Chateaux collection, bringing its total membership to 475 [...]
