Luxury holidays in Italy

In times of crisis seems strange to speak of luxury, yet in a period where most of the Italians to come to terms with their portfolios to organize a journey of low cost, a slice of tourists made ​​in Italy seems to pay no attention to costs to organize a dream vacation.

According to a recent report by the chambers of trade in some regions, the luxury travel market, unlike other sectors, is constantly growing so much so that some types of structures to adapt to an ever more demanding.

Travelers of luxury, despite the small number (but not too much) than the total number of tourists, move very large budgets and in recent years are increasingly turning to Italian tourist destinations.

The choice in this case is extensive, you pass by the islands more like Capri or Sardinia, until you get to the chalets in Trentino Alto Adige.

As regards facilities, the supply is 360 degrees: luxury hotels, villas seventeenth century, farms, charming residences, castles, designer hotel. Any arrangement you choose is always one constant: the exclusivities.
In the luxury holiday can not 'miss a setting of charm in places for a fortunate few, elegant suites with elegant furnishings complete with all amenities, the swimming pool with Jacuzzi, the valet.

With regard to prices is commonplace to say that no expense is spared, for a luxury holiday budget in excess of 4 figures (per night) but it is justified, as they explain the owners of structures, from a service and dining is only able to offer an unforgettable stay.

Even in the luxury present our special prices for those who want to try a holiday in a charming destination using exclusive tour packages made ​​didposizione different structures, and why not .. maybe enjoy a speedboat trip to the Emerald Coast.

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Planning your trip in Italy - part 1

For those who love Italy there are many tourist destinations to spend their holidays really beautiful places to discover.

One of the first things to think about, once you choose the destination, is to find a hotel, b&b or a house where to stay.


To simplify your choice below is a list of sites, grouped by destination, where you can book your holiday in Italy.


In this first post we will see the Umbria and Tuscany.

UMBRIA
Hotel Umbria
Hotel Gubbio
B&B Umbria
B&B Gubbio


TUSCANY
Hotel Toscana 
B&B Toscana
Hotel Firenze
B&Firenze
Hotel Siena
B&B Siena


Happy holidays!

Holiday in Gubbio

Stay in Gubbio: Hotel Gubbio

Set in the north-east of Umbria, Gubbio is situated on the slopes of Mount Ingino, overlooking a fertile plain. The town of Ceri (chosen as a symbol of the Umbria region) is one of the most important centers and attracts many tourists interested in art. Because of its age-old tradition as a pottery adheres to the Italian City of Ceramics (national brand "Ceramics Art and Traditional

History
Ancient city whose origins date back to the top of the Umbrian civilization, as evidenced by the Tables of Gubbio (seven bronze tablets written in the Umbrian language preserved in the Museo Civico in Palazzo dei Consoli), was named by the Romans and then Iguvium Eugubium. Destroyed by the Goths (552), which took over first the Byzantines (592) and then the Lombards (772), resources in the eleventh century, when it was constituted as a free city. In the twelfth century. Gubbio, with the spiritual guidance of Bishop Ubaldo won a war against Perugia and other nearby cities. With its thriving manufacturing industry (specialized in majolica) reached its zenith in the fourteenth century, a period in which it was enriched with monuments and assumed the characteristic medieval structure that still characterizes it. From 1384 it became part of the Duchy of Urbino and this went to the Church in 1631.

Art and culture
Gubbio is one of the most ancient towns of Umbria, extremely well preserved during centuries and rich of monuments testifying its glorious past. Architecturally it is the masterpiece of medieval civilization and the company's two-fourteenth century, divided into the corporations of arts and crafts. Testimony of its ancient origins are the Tables of Gubbio, one of the most important documents, Italics, seven bronze tablets written in the Umbrian language preserved in the Museo Civico and the Roman Theatre just outside the walls. Dominated from the top by the Basilica of St. Ubaldo, which holds the remains of the patron. Gubbio is home to architectural masterpieces and recall that symbolize the power of this medieval city-state. At the beginning of the fourteenth century dates the construction of the magnificent city complex of the Palazzo dei Consoli, the symbol of the city and home to the Archeological museum and art gallery, hanging from the square and the Praetorian Palace, now the city hall. To remind building heritage, the Bargello palace with the famous fountain and palace of the Capitano del Popolo. Lines of the Renaissance Ducal Palace attributed to Francesco Giorgio Martini, documenting the brilliant period lived under the rule of Montefeltro. Of great interest is the Cathedral (XII century), Santa Maria Nuova, in which there is the Madonna del Belvedere di Ottaviano Nelli, the Church and Convent of St. Augustine (XIII century) with frescoes by Nelli, the church and Convent of San Francesco, San Giovanni, featuring the facade and bell tower in Romanesque style, St. Peter and St. Dominic. Also notable is the square with 40 Martyrs Church and Hospital of the Whites, the lodge of the shooters and the church of St. Andrew or the Monastery of St. Martial. Outside the walls to see the Mausoleum in Rome, the church of San Secondo, the Church of the Madonna del Prato and the Church of Victorina.
Of great interest, as well as to the nature of the Monte Cucco Park, the picturesque Gorge Bottaccione, with the rocks, according to one theory, the hidden secrets of the disappearance of the dinosaurs occurred 65 million years ago.

Marathon Valentine's in Terni

Sunday, February 20, 2011 will take place in Terni, the First edition of the Marathon Valentine's national road race over a distance of 42.195 km and 21.097 km regional.

The track event, which falls within the Programme of Events Valentinians 2011, is organized dall'ASD Amateur Podistica Terni in collaboration with the Diocesi of Terni, Narni, Amelia, with municipalities, institutions and associations Pro Loco di Terni, Ferentillo, Arrochar, Montefranco , Narni, and the patronage of the Umbria Region and the Province of Terni.

The event is open to all, adults of both sexes, FIDAL or sports promotion bodies, in accordance with local sanitary laws, respecting the agreements signed with the FIDAL. By participating, entrants may be accomplished by age 18 and over and foreign athletes enrolled in Italian society.

Although the initiative is the debut, has already attracted significant interest and a lot of success far beyond expectations of the organizers said the chairman of the Beloved runners, Giuliano Fiorini.

Marathon Valentine's Day, besides being an important event from the sporting side is also a way for the enhancement and promotion of the Terni area, thanks to the organizers planned route, runners will have the opportunity to go for the most representative of Terni.

Starting from the marathon route Ferentillo winds along the Valnerina, along the Fiume Nera, through the Marmore Falls and continuing until the middle of Terni.

During this initiative, the Integrated Tourism DITT District of the province of Terni, has established contracts with accommodation facilities in the territory on better promote the acceptance of event participants.

Here is the official program.

Saturday, February 19
- 11 am Opening Marathon Village;
- Guided tours of the city: the Basilica of San Valentino and Show Cavour;
- I greet the runners at the Basilica of San Valentino, 17.00;
- Tacitus course in entertainment center of the city ', with a parade of medieval procession at 18.20;
- Various exhibitions of local products in Piazza Europa;
- Pasta Party.

Sunday, February 20
- 1st marathon Valentine;
- Shuttle bus (with reserved ticket) to visit waterfall Marmore and expected passage runners;
-All 'arrival shows and children's entertainment group METAMORPHOSIS and music, CONCABBANDA;
- Great refreshment reception in the square in Europe.

The Changing Planet - exhibition in Perugia

From 02/10/2010 to 05/06/2011 in Perugia, Palazzo Baldeschi there is an exhibition dedicated to the climate of the earth: The Changing Planet.

The exhibition gives visitors of all ages to the latest research on climate change and analyzes the impact these could have on our future. The interactive installations, pictures and dioramas that meet along the exhibition will help to understand the close link between energy resources, technological development and climate change.

Visitors can experience firsthand what impact they have on climate simple choices such as using more efficient light bulbs or public transport, and through some simulations can be calculated in real time how these choices affect the emission of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the temperature of the Earth. Climate change is told through the description of violent phenomena such as hurricanes, floods or seasons of intense heat.

The exhibition also presents some of the main sources of alternative energy to fossil fuels: solar energy introduced through the looking glass of a solar collector, made from the nuclear metal balls for a nuclear reactor, and wind energy thanks to the described segment of a blade a giant wind turbine. Finally, a documentary edited by Piero Angela deals with energy in the Italian context, highlighting the complexity of the solutions and the specific features that are specific to each part of the "changing planet. "

For information about accomodation: Perugia Hotel.