http://goitaly.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Italy Travel GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-07-01T11:30:57Z Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:30:57 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/07/02/ancient-horse-race-and-festival-in-sardinia.htm July's horse race for the palio of Siena is over and contrada della Tartuca has been declared the winner. Now it's time for my favorite horse race and festival, L'Ardia... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/07/02/ancient-horse-race-and-festival-in-sardinia.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:31:15 +0000 2009-07-02T21:31:15Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/07/01/wordless-wednesday-view-of-rapallo-from-the-funicular.htm Rapallo Pictures | Rapallo Travel Guide Picture of Rapallo © Martha Bakerjian, licensed to about.com... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/07/01/wordless-wednesday-view-of-rapallo-from-the-funicular.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:30:57 +0000 2009-07-01T11:30:57Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/29/palio-of-siena-horse-race.htm The horse race for the palio of Siena is one of Italy's most famous festivals. Run twice during summer, the first race is July 2 with ten of Siena's seventeen... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/29/palio-of-siena-horse-race.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:23 +0000 2009-06-29T16:00:23Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/28/summer-lodging-deals.htm Travelers who enjoy staying in bed and breakfast inns can save $50 to $100 on bookings made by July 6 during the Sizzling Summer Sale on BedandBreakfast.com. Travelers looking for... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/28/summer-lodging-deals.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:14:21 +0000 2009-06-28T19:14:21Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/27/summer-in-rome.htm Hear concerts in villas and ancient theaters, swim in the shadow of the Roman Colosseum, watch outdoor movies, or see a play about the life of Michelangelo during Estate Romana,... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/27/summer-in-rome.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:28:37 +0000 2009-06-27T17:28:37Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/26/first-female-gondolier-in-venice.htm Venice got its first licensed female gondolier in 900 years today when Giorgia Boscolo, the daughter of a gondolier, passed the gondolier test, according to ANSA. The gondolier profession was... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/26/first-female-gondolier-in-venice.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:42:15 +0000 2009-06-26T18:42:15Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/25/mediterranean-games-start-tomorrow-in-italy.htm The Mediterranean Games, a smaller version of the Olympics, are held every four years with competitions amongst athletes from 23 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The 16th Mediterranean Games, or... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/25/mediterranean-games-start-tomorrow-in-italy.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:56:50 +0000 2009-06-25T19:56:50Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/24/views-of-italy-from-above.htm Many Italian cities have a tower or cathedral where visitors can climb to the top and be rewarded with spectacular views of the city spread out below. One of my... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/24/views-of-italy-from-above.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:12:44 +0000 2009-06-24T10:12:44Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/23/check-in-online-for-ryan-air-flights.htm Ryanair has many inexpensive flights to/from Italy but be sure you check the additional fees. Ryanair strongly encourages passengers to check-in online and now charges 40 euro for what they... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/23/check-in-online-for-ryan-air-flights.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:16:42 +0000 2009-06-23T20:16:42Z http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/22/traveling-by-train.htm Travel by train is often very scenic and economical. Trains are the way to go for city vacations in Italy and other European countries and sometimes the rail journey even... http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/06/22/traveling-by-train.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:43:50 +0000 2009-06-22T14:43:50Z