Rome
Amazing Italy
Friday, January 25th, 2013
It has been 6 years since I was in Italy and seeing the wondrous sights of Venice, Florence and Rome still amazes me and brings a smile to my face.
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Zurich, Venice, Florence and Rome
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
My trip to Italy by rail began with a flight. This was not just any flight however, as I was departing from London City Airport, a joyful experience and a far cry from the lost bags and extended queues associated with other airports. City airport is a short hop away from central London on the DLR, whilst getting through security to your departure date is not likely to take longer than half an hour. As I was travelling with British Airways, I even had the luxury of checking in my bag free of charge!
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A Family Christmas Holiday in Rome & Sorrento
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Our BA flight arrived into Rome Fiumicino airport after a slight delay, to be met by our prearranged transfer. It was well worth the extra cost in order to avoid the chaos of trying to find a taxi.
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Nice to Rome by Rail
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
I have visited Nice before, always in the summer months when the city is full of tourists, the days are extremely hot and the beaches crammed. So this time it was a nice change of pace to experience the city in the low season.
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Crete to London by Train and Ferry
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
After an epic but enjoyable journey by train from London to Athens I took the ferry to the island of Crete where my mother and stepfather have settled in the picturesque hamlet of Houmeriakos. Before I knew it my week was up, I boarded the high speed ferry at Heraklion to begin my long journey home by ferry and train to London.
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Hotel of the Week – Modigliani Rome
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
When in Rome…stay at the 3* Modigliani. In the travel business we love to use the phrase “hidden gem” when describing cities and hotels, this one really is!
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