Archive for September, 2009

Harvesting Italy: Rare Fall Villa Packages

Homebase Abroad’s special “Harvesting Italy” vacation package includes wine and olive-oil tastings, gourmet dinners, and luxury villa accommodations in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia.

Palio: Italy’s Competition Tradition

Italy’s medieval-style Palio competitions, dating back to the 13th century, are often exciting, dangerous and accompanied by days of feasts, medieval pageants and parades.

Buon Natale: An Italian Christmas

Italy’s charming, Old-World Christmas traditions and stunning winter beauty make it an unexpected and unparalleled vacation option for the holiday season.

Autumn in Italy: Off-Season Splendor

Italian food and wine festivals – celebrations of truffles, chestnuts, chocolate – abound in autumn.

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Italy’s Truffle Season

If you have never sampled the highly-prized Italian white truffle, then late fall is an ideal time to plan an Italian excursion – especially to Tuscany.