Italy
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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A special wedding anniversary – Orient Express to Venice
Friday, April 20th, 2012
We arrived at London Victoria Station amongst the commuter throng in plenty of time to check in our bags at the Orient Express desk next to Platform 2. The waiting room is very small so as we were early, we opted for the Starbucks next door.
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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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Metropole Venice
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Entering the Metropole is like stepping out of one world and into the next. Juxtaposed with the busy outdoors, you are made to feel like you are entering a calm and peaceful place. To your left is the oriental bar featuring food by their 2 michelin starred chef. To your right is a large lounge area with comfortable chairs and a relaxing atmosphere. Out the back is a lovely private garden area which for winter was still partially in use thanks to a large marquee heated for outdoor comfort.
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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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Sampling Sardinian Cuisine
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Sardinia is an island of great differences and is geographically as close to Africa as it is to mainland Italy. Alghero in the north-west was once a Spanish citadel and the regional dialect there is in fact Catalan.
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Lake Garda’s Hidden Gems
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Lake Garda is classic. A timeless destination which attracts a myriad of eagle-eyed travellers from across the globe, searching for romance, scenic beauty and of course, authentic Italian cuisine.
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Italy via the Alps – Matt’s Trip to Verona
Monday, April 5th, 2010
“Italy via the Alps” has become perhaps the signature Railbookers holiday in recent times, and it was one I had long been keen to try out for myself. I had had the idea of exploring Tuscany for a while, but had decided to take in Verona for a couple of nights first. I had visited the city briefly a few years previously and been very impressed, and had decided that I needed to return to do it more justice, and this seemed the perfect opportunity.
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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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