Family vacations

Touring Turin Italy

If you are planning a tour of Europe why not consider the Piedmont region of northern Italy? Depending on your specific interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot for you. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. Some parts of Piedmont haven’t yet been discovered by tourists. This short article presents Turin, the capital and largest city of the Piedmont. A companion article presents the rest of the Piedmont region.

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge Amelia Island Florida

The Elizabeth Pointe Lodge was voted the number 2 hotel in the USA in 2008 Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards. Rated One of the 12 Best Waterfront Inns in America, the Pointe is a 25 room Inn focusing on individualized attention. Baths are private w oversized soaking tubs, newspaper, full seaside breakfast from 7-10am, 24 hr. room service, WiFi complimentary Internet access, bicycles and beach equipment plus a staff that wants to exceed your expectations.

Hotel del Coronado San Diego California

Rising from water’s edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America’s most beautiful beach resorts. A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Today, The Del offers travelers contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere.

St Mark’s Square Venice Italy

The only space of the city to be called “piazza” (i.e. “square”, all the other are called “campi” or “campielli”), St Mark’s Square has always been the core of the city life. Although the square as appears now is characterised by a strong Renaissance taste, this area has begun to take shape in the Middle Ages, and throughout the centuries it has undergone several reconstructions and changes.