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Autumn in Italy: Off-Season Splendor

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

Posted on September 9, 2009 at 8:13 am by admin · Permalink · Leave a comment
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The Palio: Italy's Competition Tradition

As the days of summer wane, many towns throughout Italy hold Palio competitions to build community and celebrate their local identity.

Travel to Italy: Coach Made Comfortable

These simple travel tips from Condé Nast Traveler can make your Italian vacation more comfortable, more peaceful and more refreshing for the body – and the soul.

Posted on August 6, 2009 at 2:12 pm by admin · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Spotlight on Maremma: Italy's Hidden Coastal Gem

The often overlooked Maremma region has it all: ocean, rocky coastline, dramatic mountains, open farmland, charming hill towns, and more.

Posted on August 4, 2009 at 1:05 pm by admin · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Travel Trend: Multi-Family Vacations

While traveling this way can offer great perks like free babysitting from grandparents and constant activity partners for your children, it can also be difficult to coordinate and keep everyone happy.

Posted on July 30, 2009 at 1:44 pm by admin · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Revel in Ravello

With a world-class concert schedule spanning six full months, the Ravello Concert Society is a favorite cultural destination for many Homebase Abroad guests renting villas along the Amalfi Coast.

Posted on July 21, 2009 at 11:05 am by admin · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Music to Your Ears: Incontri in Terra di Siena

Tuscany’s Incontri Terra di Siena is not only a favorite cultural event of many past Homebase Abroad villa guests, but it is also ripe with food, wine and art.

Posted on July 17, 2009 at 2:32 pm by admin · Permalink · Leave a comment
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3 Rules for Relishing Italy

It sounds simple, but succumbing to these three relaxing, refreshing rules could make all the difference in your next Italian vacation.

Posted on July 2, 2009 at 2:40 pm by admin · Permalink · Leave a comment
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