Taormina is a resort area on the east coast of Sicily with a reputation as a shopping Mecca. Almost two dozen of the world’s most famous fashion houses have showrooms in this quant Sicilian hillside town. Sitting within sight of the active volcano Mt. Etna, Taormina has been a tourist destination since the 19th century.Continue reading “Todays Images, Taormina, Sicily”
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Todays Image – A Ticket In Rome
Not so smart parking by a Smart car. While walking out to Via National in Rome from an alley this Smart car was actually parked io a sidewalk. For only half a car do you get just half a ticket? Join us as we visit historic treasures, natural wonders and vibrant cities set against backdropsContinue reading “Todays Image – A Ticket In Rome”
European Ports Of Call
Listings Of Major European Cruise Ports With Convenient Links To Each Europe provides probably the largest selection of great ports of call in the world. Cruising Europe you’ll discover ports only a few miles distance from each other have completely different character, customs and even languages*. This geography makes for an amazing offering in variedContinue reading “European Ports Of Call”
Image Of The Day • The Wonder Of Rome At Night
There are few cities as magical as Rome at night. The area near the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Constantine are a historical wonder that anyone visiting this city cannot miss, but do not pass up the opportunity to see them after sunset. It is a whole different experience. Here Are AContinue reading “Image Of The Day • The Wonder Of Rome At Night”
The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence
Touring Florence From The Port Of Livorno There are a number of cruise ports that are notable because of there location and the ease of getting to very popular destinations. From Ravenna for Venice, to Athen’s port of Pireaus to Yokohama near Tokyo but near the top of that list is Livorno, Italy for itsContinue reading “The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence”
Enotecas, The Wine Bars Of Rome
Not long ago we spent an entire day walking around Rome, stopping several times for coffee with an early dinner on the Via Veneto. It was getting dark by the time we returned to our hotel but it was still too early to call it a day. We were staying only a few blocks fromContinue reading “Enotecas, The Wine Bars Of Rome”
The Intentional Travelers 