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A Quest For Culture, Food, and Art? Travel in Italy

A European tour will not be complete without dropping by this world famous boot-shaped country called Italy or Italia in their native tongue. Italy is located at the southern part of Europe facing the Mediterranean. 

In ancient times, it was comprised of a huge and advanced civilization which eventually turned into the Roman Empire.

Though it has been centuries since the height of Roman power, it is still being revered, as the center of Roman Catholicism. Tourists who travel in Italy never fails to visit its fascinating cities: Rome, Venice, Florence, and Naples to name a few.

Things to Do on Your Italy Vacation

A vacation in Italy has everything that you and your family could want for a great time. Vacationers can choose stunning accommodations from holiday villas to a charming country cottage. The possibilities are endless when you decide to take your holiday in the romantic and charming country of Italy.

Rome is an exciting holiday city in Europe that travelers flock to all year long. The ancient city gives you a glimpse into a world that you may have only read about in history books. The city offers countless places to stay while you enjoy Italy such as villas and luxurious homes. Most Italy travel packages and tours include some time exploring the historic sites in Rome.

How to Travel to Italy With Kids

Your friends and family may think you are crazy to even consider bringing your whole family on a European vacation, but it just takes a little planning to learn how to travel to Italy with kids and enjoy it! The lifetime of memories you will be making with your children will be worth any bumps in the road. Here are some tips to get you started:

    There are quite a few popular attractions that the kids will insist on visiting while in Italy. First of all, there is Bomarzo Monster Park, it's a 16th century park with an odd assortment of grotesque mythical statues in Northern Lazio, north of Rome. Secondly, you can visit Pinocchio Park, a great place to take children when traveling in Italy. Pinocchio Park is in northern Tuscany in the village of Collodi, birthplace of the author of the Pinocchio story. Last, there is Gardaland, Italy's largest amusement park with rollercoasters, themed attractions and water rides for the whole family.

Travel to Turin Italy

The historic city of Turin is in the northwest part of Italy. Snow-capped mountains surround it and the Pro River runs close by. Not known for tourism, the city of Turin is shedding that image--thanks in part to the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Have you heard about the Mole Antonelliana? It's the most recognizable tourist attraction in all of Turin. The Mole Antonelliana is a huge domes building with religious importance. The Shroud of Turin, which wrapped the body of Jesus Christ after his barbaric crucifixion, is a famous artifact here.

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3 Key Elements of Slow Travel - The New Way to Tour Italy

Slow travel is the new way to travel the world. It gives you the opportunity to become part of the local life, connect to a place, its people and its culture.

Movie sensations like Under the Tuscan Sun and books like Eat, Pray, Love have sparked the new desire to experience the culture of a place and really get the sense of what life is about, whether you are visiting the Tuscan country side, or the small village on Spanish coast.