If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Veneto region of northern Italy on the Gulf of Venice. Venice is its best-known city and one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth. But the Veneto region is a lot more than this great city. There are excellent tourist attractions elsewhere, and you won’t have to fight the huge crowds.

Verona Italy

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If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider visiting the Abruzzi region of central Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot. You can see scads of churches, lots of Roman ruins, engage in winter sports, simply enjoy nature and much more. Abruzzi is definitely off the beaten path, despite the fact that it is fairly close to Rome. We start our tour of eastern Abruzzi in the small city of Sulmona. Then we head north to Chieti and northwest to Pescara on the Adriatic Sea. Be sure to read the companion articles in this series that present western Abruzzi and the fabulous Gran Sasso National Park.

ITALY Abruzzo

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What could be more romantic than getting married on a beach, under the sun, to the person you love? Sure it is wonderful to be surrounded by hundreds of friends and family members, but it is also extremely expensive, enormously hectic and ultimately can end up being more of a burden than a pleasure. Destination weddings are the perfect compromise. You get your honeymoon and wedding in one, and can invite your nearest and dearest to come join you.

Destination Wedding

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If you are going to Italy for vacation, you must go see Rome.  Rome is such an exciting place, you’ll surely need to plan ahead to make sure you make the most of your time to maximize your vacation time and dollars.  It doesn’t matter if you are making the trip by yourself, as a couple, or with the family in tow,  we have you covered.  I gathered the best tips from our members on seeing the top sites, getting the most for your dollar (or Euro) and where to get the best food to satisfy any appetite.

The Vatican Rome Italy

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Umbria Carnevale Season The city of Sant’Eraclio, Umbria Italy is located some 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of the regional capital, Perugia. Its Carnevale was originated back in 1542 by the Olivetani friars of Mormonzone, who lived in a nearby convent that has long been abandoned. These forward-looking friars felt that the local populace deserved their own merry-making on the streets to balance the local gentry’s exclusive palace parties. Good for them!

Perugia Italy

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I think nothing can ever beat Europe when it comes to vacation. It is one of the most luxurious countries to visit and there are also so many things to do there and breathtaking sights to discover. Because it is quite expensive to be in Europe, not everyone has the chance to go there. But there is no reason to stop from dreaming because who knows one day an opportunity will knock and you will be flying to Europe before you know it.

Tower Bridge London

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