Parma Strada Cavour near Piazza Duomo is shopping street full of boutiques perfect for finding unique gifts from Parma.

Strada Cavour Parma

Cruise Italy and learn about the history of Italy and other Roman secrets with Sharri Whiting and Piero DiMasi.

Cruising Italian Style with Sharri and Piero

Italy Travel Ostia Antica History of the ancient Rome port city, a great destination to learn about life in ancient Rome on par with Pompeii and Herculaneaum therefore perfect for Italy travel.

Italy Travel Ostia Antica History

Italy travel to Ostia Antica in this computer animated reconstructed of the ancient port city Ostia Antica, a great destination for your Italy travel.

Ostia Antica Computer Reconstruction

Italy Travel Molise located in central Italy the lovely region is perfect destination for Italy travel.

Italy Travel Molise

Italy Travel Bellagio on Lake Como is the original Lake Como destination for an Italy vacation and today is a beautiful resort for Italy travel.

Italy Travel Bellagio

Italy Travel to Emilia Romagna to visit famous destinations Parma, Modena, Bologna and less known towns all known world wide for their art, culture, food makes an Emilia Romagna Italy vacation the per...hover to read more

Italy Travel Emilia Romagna

Italy Travel Sardegna beaches and towns are the perfect destination for a Mediterranean island Italy vacation during summer to enjoy the best of summer Italy travel.

Italy Travel Sardegna Beaches & Towns

Valle d'Aosta in northern Italy set in the Alps is well know for its picturesque villages, mountains, grappa, and wine.

Valle d'Aosta

Italy vacation to Trentino Alto Adige, an off the beaten path Italy travel destination for winter ski sports, summer golf and hiking in the alps of Italy. Enjoy the fresh air, great people, and fine c...hover to read more

Trentino Alto Adige Italy Vacation

Sicily an Italian island in the Mediterranean is an exotic Italy travel destination. Full of history, Sicily's cities are full of museums and architecture to explore on your Italy vacation.

Sicily Italy Travel

Italy travel to the region of Piedmont for an exquisite Italy vacation. Mountains, food and wine among lovely cultural destination make this a favorite destination for Italy travel.

Italy Travel Piedmont

Italy travel to Friuli-Venezia Giulia a region of Italy with beach, plains, mountain and alps with a diverse and multi-ethnic population to go along make it an interesting destination for a Italy vaca...hover to read more

Italy Travel Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Italy travel to Basilicata for an off the beaten path Italy vacation with beautiful sea and beaches, mountains, and wonderful organic foods from the Ionian coast make Basilicata a fantastic destinatio...hover to read more

Italy Travel Basilicata

Italy travel to Calabria to explore Sicilian, Greek and Arab culture that influences this unique Italy region perfect for your Italy vacation.

Italy Travel Calabria

Italy travel to Lombardy region of Milan and Lake Como, fashion and nature makes it the perfect destination for Italy travel.

Italy Travel Lombardy

Italy travel to Puglia an Italian region rich in history and culture. An Italy vacation in Puglia offers much to do in the cities as well as on the water, making Puglia a wonderful region for Italy tr...hover to read more

Italy Travel Puglia

Italy Travel region of Marche where art, culture, and nature fulfill the dreams of an Italy vacation making Marche a perfect destination for Italy travel.

Italy Travel Marche

Italy Travel to the region of Liguria, the Italian Riviera is the perfect Italy vacation destination for beach, boats, hiking while enjoying great food and wine. Liguria has all the ingredients for a ...hover to read more

Italy Travel Liguria

Italy Right Now July 2010 continues summer festivals in Italy. Palio in Siena is world famous for its horse race. Tuscany, Venice, and Umbria Jazz and Spoleto all happening now July 2010 in Italy.

Italy Right Now July 2010

Siena Piazza del Campo is historic center of Siena, Tuscany, Italy and is one of Europe's greatest medieval squares. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity. The Palazzo Pu...hover to read more

Siena Piazza del Campo

Italy travel to Turin to visit Royal House of Savoy Residences. The Royal Savoy color of blue is where the Azzurri name is derived. Visit the Royal House of Savoy Residences on your Italy vacation.

Royal House of Savoy Residences

Busing around Venice by boat shows how to ride the boats in Venice. Travel in Venice among the archipelago of 100 islands makes Venice a favorite Italy vacation.

How to Ride the Boats in Venice

Gondolier in Venice is a 900 year old fraternity. The first female gondolier joined the fraternity in June 2009. See video for more about the gondoliers and the gondolas in Venice.

The Gondoliers & Gondolas of Venice

Ancient ruins of Pompeii & Herculaneum preserved under the ashes of Mt Vesuvius eruption of AD 79. These sites capture the imagination of the Italy traveler and provide insight into the lifestyles of ...hover to read more

Ancient Pompeii & Herculaneum

Founded in the 6th century Venice was the world's most powerful city by the 15th century when the merchants of Venice made Venice a famous commercial center. Venice lagoon is an archipelago of over 10...hover to read more

Venice Lagoon

A Trullo structure is a cone-roofed house dating back to the 16th century made of limestone block and are now a draw for many on an Italy vacation.

Trulli Structures

Sassi Park of Rupestrain Churches dates to 6th century when Christians came here to preserve their knowledge and practice their faith. This is also the site of many Hollywood movies including Mel Gibs...hover to read more

Sassi Park of Rupestrian Churches

Italy travel to Cinque Terre a UNESCO site which name means the five lands. these five seaside hamlets on the Italian Riviera in Liguria, lovely destination for your next Italy travel vacation.

Cinque Terre UNESCO site

Piazza della Passera is the square of the prostitutes, named because of Passera's meaning in Fiorentine dialect.

Piazza Della Passera

Lake Como Ferry Go Round is what we call transportation by ferry on Lake Como. We started in Cadenabbia, where we stayed, back on the Lake Como Ferry to Bellagio, where we lunched & shopped, back on ...hover to read more

Lake Como Ferry: Searching for George Clooney

Train travel in Italy made easy with video information and travel tips for Italy train travel. Find out how to get around on rail in Italy and things to do while on the trains in Italy. How to travel ...hover to read more

Italy Train Travel: How to Travel by Train in Italy

Venice Carnival intrigue, Italy Valentine Day love in Italy air, to San Remo Music Festival - It's Italy Right Now February travel Italy tips and deals to travel Italy.

Italy Right Now! February

Italy New Years Eve traditions in Rome, Florence, Venice including Italy new Years recipes and Italy New Years festivals for an authentic New Year in Italy.

Italy New Years Eve 2010

Italian Christmas traditions video from Naples via San Gregorio Armeno to Rome's Piazza Navona holiday market and festival, Italy at Christmas is wonderful time of year for your next Italy vacation.

Italian Christmas Traditions

Perugia's Centro Storico (Historic Center) includes the National Museum, medieval fountain and plenty of shops and caffes to enjoy your Italy vacation.

A Taste of Perugia

Italy vacation with Isabella Dusi visits region of Tuscany San Gimignano and Montalcino traveling Italy to see the towerhouses of San Gimignano, taste super Tuscan wine, and shop for Tuscan ceramic.

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi: Tuscany Montalcino & San Gimignano

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi to Veneto canal city close to Venice but often overlooked, Padua (Padovaa). Padua is an an excellent pre- or post-cruise destination after a Venice cruise vacation.

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi - Padua Vacation

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi - Venice Vacation we visit Piazza San Marco, then we float in a gondola under the bridge of sighs before visiting Murano for glass on this Venice vacation.

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi - Venice Vacation

Italy vacation with Isabella Dusi we travel Italy Veneto region to Verona, the town made famous by Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet. Verona is Venice day trip or shore excursion and may be home base fo...hover to read more

Italy vacation with Isabella Dusi - Verona Vacation

Monte Cornero National Park Le Marche is fantastic Italy vacation destination on the Adriatic coast. Le Marche is noted for its fine wine, great food, long beaches, and lovely people. Enjoy an authent...hover to read more

Le Marche Italy Vacation - Monte Cornero National Park

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi we visit Vicenza in the region of Veneto. Vicenza is excellent day trip from Venice or destination after a Venice cruise.

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi - Vicenza

Rome day trip to Medieval town in central Italy, 1 hour north of Rome, settled by Etruscan people 2500 years ago. Well known for its thermal water spa (salute per acqua), Est Est Est wine, and beauti...hover to read more

Viterbo

Rome walking tour with Maurizio Mayer My Rome explores Rome's centro storico from Capo de' Fiori across the Tiber to Trastevere and then walks up the Janiculum Hill. This Rome walking tour of Rome's ...hover to read more

Maurizio Mayer My Rome Walking Tour

Ponte Milvio bridge view from Monte Mario, highest hill in Rome, with views of Tiber River & its several bridges, including the most ancient Roman bridge, Ponte Milvio.

Ponte Milvio - Monte Mario

Faro al Gianicolo - Janiculum Hill Lighthouse, My Rome walking tour with Maurizio Mayer explores landlocked lighthouse. Manfredi Lighthouse, a gift of the Italians who emigrated to Argentina (1911), i...hover to read more

Faro al Gianicolo - Janiculum Hill Lighthouse

Garibaldi Statue in square at the top of the Janiculum Hill is a stop on the Rome walking tour with Maurizio Mayer My Rome.

Janiculum Hill - Garibaldi Statue

Federico Morcia writes novels for young Italians. One novel about two young lovers who hung lock on Monte Mario bridge to proclaim their love led many Italians in love to hang locks on this bridge on ...hover to read more

Janiculum Hill - Monte Mario Lovers' Locks

Rome walking tour visits "the big fountain" Il Fontanone on Janiculum Hill," which is termination of Acqua Paola (Aqua Traiana)acqueduct & is one of Rome's best fountains.

Il Fontanone - Aqua Traiana Acqueduct

Ponte Sisto footbridge, built by Pope Sixtus IV between 1473 and 1479, in Rome's centro storico spans river Tiber, connecting Via del Pettinari to Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere.

Ponte Sisto

Trastevere Via della Lungara (long street) where Raphael's lover Foriena lived in today ristorante Romolo.

Via della Lungara

Rome walking tour to the church of San Pietro in Montorio was built on the site of an earlier ninth-century church dedicated to St. Peter on Rome's Janiculum Hill. Commissioned by Ferdinand and Isabel...hover to read more

Janiculum Hill - San Pietro

Farnese Arch

Pellegrini Church in Rome was hospital until 1800. It became famous in Risorgimento history when in 1849 during a battle to free Rome from Vatican rule Italian National Anthem, often referred to as Fr...hover to read more

Pellegrini Square

Walking Tour of Rome to Palazzo Spada, an architectural gem.

Rome Walking Tours - Palazzo Spada

Italy Right Now August 2009 video guide to what is going on in Italy during August.

Italy Right Now August 2009

Beautiful undiscovered Basilicata in southern Italy is an off-the-beaten path Italy vacation destination.

Basilicata Overview

Livorno cruise port of call shore excursion Livorno day trip Tuscany's Etruscan coast tour Pisa, tour Lucca & tour Florence shore excursion destinations one hour from Livorno. Livorno is Venice on Tus...hover to read more

Livorno Shore Excursion Cruise Mediterranean

Stabiae, ancient Rome enclave of Rome Senators, oligarchs & plutocrat lifestyle. Villas perched on cliffs above the Bay of Naples unique insight into lifestyle of ancient Rome. Stabiae art: frescoes, ...hover to read more

Touring Ancient Stabiae

Tour well-preserved ancient seaside villa, its frescoes, atriums, and gardens, built before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 65AD.

Villa San Marco

Ron and Deb Del Sesto tour Villa Arianna, Stabiae on the Bay of Naples tour. Pricelss artifacts in original form decorate the villas close to Pompeii.

Villa Arianna - Stabiae

Cinque Terre travel by ferry boat Levanto to Portovenere water taxi. Cinque Terre travel by water ferry stops in Monterosso, Vernazza, (not Corniglia), Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Italian Riviera by fe...hover to read more

Cinque Terre by Boat

Italian Riviera Riviera di Levante Cinque Terre hike, take the train, or ferry travel by water to visit the five land hamlets that are Cinque Terre. Travel Riviera di Levante by ferry boat, Levanto to...hover to read more

Italian Riviera - Riviera di Levante Cinque Terre

Piazza del Poplolo Twin Churches, chiese gemelle, Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto are the Twin Churches in Piazza del Popolo.

Piazza del Poplolo Twin Churches

Knights of Malta Key Hole look thorugh to sight St. Peter's Cathedral. Knights of Malta key hole is tourist destination in Rome for great views of the domes in the Eternal City Rome.

Knights of Malta Key Hole

Italy vacation with Isabella Dusi Parma centro storico full program visit Piazza Garibaldi, Parma's great theaters, the baptistry, and Parma's Strada Cavour for shopping in Parma.

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi: Parma

Caffe Rosati Piazza Popolo Rome famous gathering spot in Rome during cine citta and today's destination in Piazza del Popolo.

Caffe Rosati

Santa Maria del Popolo Basilica in Piazza del Popolo Rome built 1099 AD at the gates to the Via Flaminia, crusaders and traders route to Jerusalem from Rome in what is today Piazza del Popolo, just be...hover to read more

Santa Maria del Popolo Rome

Caffe Canova Piazza del Popolo Rome famous for La Dolce Vita Cine Citta spot for the beautiful people in Rome's Piazza del Popolo.

Canova

Piazza Garibaldi, Parma was site of Etruscan city, then 183 BC Roman colony, Piazza Garibaldi Parma was the Roman Forum and today is the center of Parma caffe life. When you travel to Parma enjoy the ...hover to read more

Piazza Garibaldi Parma

From the sea to the sky in beautiful Maratea.

Port of Maratea

Visit Italy May 2009 for Spring festivals in the regions of Italy.

Italy Right Now May 2009

Genoa cruise, Port of Genoa, Italy is port of call and embarkation point for Mediterranean cruise vacation and Italy cruise holiday in Mediterranean Sea Italy vacation.

Genoa Cruise

Bari is an unique cruise destination on the adriatic sea, the east coast of Italy in the heel of Italy's boot. Cruise Bari for a off the beaten path unique Italy destination vacation.

Cruise Bari

Walking in Rome Maurizio Mayer tour brings us to Piazza della Quercia where Santa Maria della Quercia [St Mary of the Oak Tree] is tucked away. Piazza della Quercia is close to the Campo de' Fiori. Pi...hover to read more

Rome walking tours - Santa Maria della Quercia

The Doge's Palace constructed b/w 1309 - 1424, most visible facades look towards the Venetian Lagoon and St Mark's Square, or rather the Piazzetta. Since the sixteenth century the palace has been link...hover to read more

Palazzo Ducale and the Bridge of Sighs

Spectacular region in southern Italy, this area has been occupied by invaders throughout the centuries.

Calabria Overview

St. Mark's Square Venice (Piazza San Marco) is the only Piazza in Venice, and is surrounded by the Grand Canal, Doge's Palace and Basilcia di San Marco.

Piazza San Marco Venice

Montalcino town in Tuscany, west of Pienza, close to the Crete Senesi in Valdorcia. It is 30 miles from Siena, 110 km from Florence and 150 km from Pisa. Montalcino is famous for its Brunello di Mont...hover to read more

Montalcino

Verona travel Adige River, Teatro Romano Roman Theater of Verona & the Museo Archeologico, a magical spot to see a perfromance in Verona, and the Ponte Pietra Verona.

The Adige River and the Ponte Pietra

Verona's aristocracy passeggiata to be seen in the Piazza dei Signori, Verona. Piazza dei Signori is also known as Piazza Dante for Dante's sculpture in the center, who after he left Florence stayed i...hover to read more

Piazza dei Signori

Romeo and Juliet balcony in Verona popular Verona wedding spot made famous by Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.

Romeo and Juliet

Piazza delle Erbe center of life in Verona since ancient Romans were in Verona.

Piazza delle Erbe

San Gimignano tower houses where Guelphs and Ghibellines, factions supporting, respectively, the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor in central and northern Italy during the 12th and 13th centuries, lived...hover to read more

San Gimignano Tower house

Etruscan museum in Volterra full of artifacts from the Etruscan civilization living around Volterra in Tuscany. Museum hours open every day 9-1 and 3-6:30.

Volterra Guarnacci Etruscan Museum

San Gimignano, medieval hill town in Tuscany two hours from Florence known for its tower houses. San Gimignano is a wonderful stop on a Tuscany Italy vacation.

San Gimignano - Italy Traveller's Destination

Tuscany's first Palazzo, Volterra's 13th Century architecture frames one of Italy's most picturesque squares.

Volterra: Piazza Priori

Padua's University, Bo University and Palazzo del Bò is at the center of Padua.

Bo University - Padua

Saint of Lost and Found, Donatello's magnificent equestrian statue of the Venetian general Gattamelata (Erasmo da Narni) was cast in 1453, and was the first full-size equestrian bronze cast since anti...hover to read more

The Basilica of San Antonio

Padua, Padova in Italian, huge square lined by 78 statues portraying famous Padua citizens, known as Prato della Valle Statues.

Prato della Valle Statue

Piazza Duomo Milan is the center of Milan centro storico.

Duomo di Milan

Piazza della Pace is the peace plaza in Parma and also contains Palazzo della Pillotta, a grand palace now left in ruins after being bombed during World War II. Inside is the Farnese theater, Teatro R...hover to read more

Piazza della Pace Parma

Monterosso is western most Cinque Terre. Monterosso is accessible by train & has an accessible sand beach in Cinque Terre.

Welcome to Monterosso

Pietrasanta in Tuscany's northern coastal region is an artist's sanctuary.

Pietrasanta: City of Marble

Civitavecchia shore excursion to Etruscan and Medieval towns near Civitavecchia are excellent cruise day trips and shore excursions to Bracciano, Tolfa, Alumiere, Monteromano, and Tuscania. All these ...hover to read more

Civitavecchia Shore Excursion

Ferragosto in Italy means escape Rome on holiday to the "spiaggia - the beaches of Italy.

August Italy Right Now

June 2008 Italy Right Now!

April 2008 Italy Right Now!

Cruise Mediterranean Rome port of call Civitavecchia shore excursion tour Etruscan civilization, ancient Roman civilization & shore excursion tour Civitavecchia points of interest on a Rome shore excu...hover to read more

Lazio Coastal Natural Beauty

Lazio was settled by the Etruscan in 900 B.C., and then came Ancient Romans.

Etruscan and Ancient Rome Tour

Cruise Mediterranean to Civitavecchia day trip or in Rome day trip check out art tour to Allumiere, Monteromano, Tofla, Tuscania, Tarqunia, full of art history from all ages including gems from Middle...hover to read more

Rome and Civitavecchia Day Trip - Art Tour

Chiusi, an "insider's pick" off the beaten path Tuscan town bordering Umbria.

Chiusi: An Etruscan Town

It's Easter, tune in for some Italian Chicks and specialties

March 2008 Italy Right Now!

Lunch, drinks, dinner and shopping in one perfect day in the eternal city.

One Perfect Day: Rome

A renowned area for winter and summer sports, sightseeing, and travel

Cesana

Celebrate the New Year, Italian Style.

January 2008 Italy Right Now!

Exploring outside of Rome there are plenty of things to do like ski, hike, bike, motor, and much more.

Outside Rome: Outdoor Sports and Nature

A glimpse of the Eternal City Rome.

Rome at a Glance

Lazio Mediterranean seaside resorts south of Civitavecchia. Crystal clear sea marks this coastal area of Lazio Italy.

Lazio Mediterranean Coast and Resorts

Rome day trip or vacation in thermal baths Fiuggi Water Spa-Ancient Rome Water Spring Aqua Spa enjoyed since the Etruscans.

Fiuggi Spa-Ancient Rome Aqua Spring

Rome day trip or cruise Civitavecchia day trip explore region of Rome, Lazio, history, art, and culture.

Rome and Cruise Civitavecchia Day Trip

Exploring outside of Rome

Surprising Lazio - Art and Faith

It's Holiday season in Italy and there is something special in the air.

December 2007 Italy Right Now!

Travel Italy tour Liguria, Piedmont, and Veneto November 2007.

November 2007 Italy Right Now!

National Italian American Foundation 2007 Gala.

Voyages of Discovery

Find out what's hot and happening in Italy Right Now.

October 2007 Italy Right Now!

Castles in the Sky, the Castelli Romani are towns in the Alban Hills outside Rome in the region of Lazio. Italy travelers day trip from Rome or stay overnight in a thermal spa Italy vacation in Castel...hover to read more

Castelli Romani

Fiuggi outside Rome is known for its Acqua di Fiuggi, which cured Ancient Romans, Michelangelo, the Pope, and you. For a Italy Spa vacation travel to Fiuggi.

Fiuggi

A few ways to enjoy Umbria vacation from Assisi and Perugia to Umbria's parks and mountains, delicious Umbrian food and warm people will welcome you to a vacation in Umbria.

Umbria at a Glance

A few ways to enjoy Tuscany.

Tuscany at a Glance

Rome travelers will enjoy neighborhoods of Via della Pace and Via del Governo Vecchio lovely places to stroll on a Rome walking tour.

In the Neighborhood

Processions, Fish, and St. Francis.

Lake Trasimeno

Campo de' Fiori in Rome's centro storico is where the Romans spend their time, an authentic point of interest in Rome.

Campo de' Fiori Overview

Isola di Capo Rizzuto

Aragonese Castle

Bernalda sits above the Basento river. The history of the center is tied to the Greek and lucani takeovers.

Tavole Palatine

Italy travel to Bernalda, sitting above the Basento river. The history of the center is tied to the Greek and Lucani takeovers. Bernalda is an off the beaten path Italy vacation destination.

Tavole Palatine

Rich in Medieval architecture, Brienza is a little town in Basilicata's Potenza province.

Brienza

Known for its Troglodyte Settlement and its Rupestri Churches, this area is rich in religious and cult history.

Matera

Shari Whiting - Author, lecturer, and lover of everything Umbria.

Shari Whiting: Umbria Tour & Umbria Culture

Churches are rock structures, cavelike and unique.

Rupestral Churches

A city carve of rocks with strong spicy food and rich wines.

Sassi di Matera

Campania region is rich in culture, tradition and history.

Welcome to Campania

Introduction to Music

Cremona: a short history.

Park in Cremona along the Po River.

Parco del Po

Cremona's nature

Quick introduction to Campania.

Benvenuti in Campania

City of Varese

Hilltowns, sunflowers, and charming people.

Umbria Overview

Lombary Overview

Discover Stabiae - the ancient's Palm Beach was covered like Pompeii until 1749.

Stabiae - The Last Night

Paestum was founded 650 BC by ancient Greeks, this site has the best preserved Doric temples in the world.

Paestum

On the Amalfi coast, reality is better than the dream. Positano is the jewel of the Amalfi Coast.

Clinging Cliffs and Azure Seas

Otranto is situated on the east coast of the Salento peninsula. The Strait of Otranto connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Otranto