Italian Insights: Two Fun Videos That Will Make You Smile
July 18th, 2016Cue the popcorn, sit back and enjoy these videos that charmingly introduce you to the experience of traveling in Italy. We love Rick Steve’s “eyes open” look at the charms and frustrations. And who can resist the whimsy of Italian hand gestures which come as readily to an Italian as breathing. We hope you will enjoy these two fun and ... Read More
Roman Gelato Joy: Top 5 Gelaterie Picks
July 12th, 2016No trip to Rome would be complete without sampling cool and creamy gelato. The origins of ice-cream are steeped in legend, with little hard historical evidence to support any of the numerous tales surrounding its invention. Nonetheless, Italy tends to feature pretty centrally in these stories, so even if the first recipe might be traced ... Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Five Days in Florence
June 27th, 2016Few cities in the world have surpassed the test of time without losing their character and traditional atmosphere. One of those is surely Florence. This city in the center of Italy still retains much of its magnificent cultural heritage, and the possibility to easily walk around the historic center of Florence makes it a great ... Read More
Strikes in Italy
June 20th, 2016Strikes are a way of life in Italy. They are less serious than you might think for several reasons. That include, they are announced in advance, public transportation doesn’t usually totally shut down, they can be very brief, and sometimes the workers just go ahead and work. ... Read More
Experience the Best of Florence & Tuscany at a Great Value
June 13th, 2016Experience the essentials of Florence and Tuscany with a wonderful package of tours and activities personally selected by the Italy Perfect team. The Experience package is specially discounted and is available exclusively for our guests when they reserve their Florence accommodations with Italy Perfect. It is designed by us for our guests to enjoy our ... Read More
Teen Tourists in Italy
May 24th, 2016When planning family travel, we envision the rich culture and abundant history that will make a lasting imprint on our teens and give them a broader perspective on the world and society. Ambitious yes, realistic…probably not unless you factor into your travel planning activities and an agenda that your teen has a stake in. Here’s some advice ... Read More
How To Tour The Vatican Without Waiting In Line
May 17th, 2016For anyone who has ever been to Vatican City, no matter what time of day or season, you have to know that the lines to get inside the sacred walls are always crazy. If you’re anything like me you loathe waiting in line and the thought of getting up at ridiculous hours just to wait is definitely ... Read More
Pizza By the Slice in Italy
May 3rd, 2016Pizza reigns supreme as a perennial favorite any time of year and just about any time of day! Here’s a brief primer on “pizza al taglio” literally translated as “cut pizza” as in, by the slice. ... Read More
Farmer’s Market Food Extravaganza!
April 11th, 2016Food is one of Italy’s greatest delights. We think of the farmer’s markets that can be found in all Italian cities as interactive museums of food and culture with fresh-from-the-farm ingredients and the friendly social interactions between shoppers and vendors. Dramatic and beautiful arrangements of the fresh items demonstrates the art that permeates Italian history and culture. Cheerful ... Read More
Tour Italy’s Foods Without Leaving Rome
March 21st, 2016Ask anyone: what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Italy? The food, the wine. (And the history and culture, of course), but most people get a vision of pizza and pasta dancing around their head when asked. And for a lot of people, experiencing all of the different types of ... Read More
Four Train Travel Tips for Italy
March 7th, 2016Traveling by train in Italy can be an especially nice experience if you give yourself time to enjoy the ride. Here are some of our tried-and-true tips to help you get the most out of your journey: Get to the station early and figure out where the platform information will be posted. The platforms are ... Read More