Travel Impressions Vacation Packages

Assisi
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Capri
The Isle of Capri has captured the imagination of visitors for centuries. A mountainous island, known for its sea caverns, the most famous of which is the Blue Grotto. The lower town of Capri zigzags with narrow winding streets and interminably long staircases taking you from one part of town to the next. Travelers usually enter the city at the bustling Piazzetta Umberto below the famous clock tower. Looking more like a little courtyard, it is packed with little cafe tables a great place for people-watching and breathing in the aroma of this spectacular panorama above the sea.

Cernobbio/Lake Como
Shaped like a wishbone, Lake Como lies at the foot of the Alps, making it an idyllic vacation resort. Its lakeside towns and tiny villages are easily reached by many passenger boats that operate up and down the lake. Opulent villas hug its shoreline. The charming lakeside town of Como is a short train ride from Milan.

Florence
One of the world's most architecturally beautiful cities, it is not surprising that the elegant, fashionable and picturesque city of Florence is bursting with life. Nestled below the wooded foothills of the Apennines, along the banks of the Arno River, this capital of the Tuscany region is located on Italy's northwest coast. Founded in 59 B.C. as a settlement for retired Roman soldiers, Florence retains its old-fashioned spirit and will make you feel as if you were transported back in time. Countless museums and galleries are filled with masterpieces by Botticelli, Brunelleschi, da Vinci and Michelangelo while great shopping and delicious cuisine make Florence a popular vacation spot. Most of the sights you'll want to see are within walking distance of the Duomo cathedral in the city center. The heart of the city is the Piazza de Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria where statues commemorate major historical events of the city's life. Next door, the Uffizi is the oldest gallery in the world, with a collection of the greatest works of the Renaissance commissioned largely by the Medici family.

Milan
Shopping, dining and partying are serious business in chic Milan, Italy's most sophisticated and prosperous city. This financial and commercial center of Italy attracts fashionistas, world-famous designers, business leaders, opera lovers and other fans of all ages. The city is also home to many artistic treasures including the restored "Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci as well as the majestic Duomo, the world's largest Gothic cathedral, presiding over the Piazza that bears its name. Milan is also home to the world's most beautiful shopping mall, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Naples
Naples is an unforgettable experience. Set around the beautiful Bay of Naples in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Naples is the third-largest city in Italy and capital of the south. One of Europe's most populated cities, it is chaotic, overcrowded and noisy, yet this is part of its unique charm. Its enchanting narrow streets are filled with endless rows of churches, a medieval university, street markets and hundreds of cafes and bars. Pizza was invented in Naples in the 18th century so make sure you sample some and other delicious Neapolitan treats such as calzone.

Perugia
Perugia is set high in the Umbria hills, where modern shops and jazz clubs are integrated into its narrow, winding streets. Its storied history dates back to pre-Roman Italy, and the city's shifting alliances over the centuries has made it a host to much of Italy's history. As the home of two major universities, Perugia is a major center of culture and a lively magnet for students from around the globe. The city was also the home to a number of influential Renaissance artists whose works live on in the Perugia National Gallery. Perugina chocolates have brought the sweet life to this town, giving rise to the annual Chocolate Festival held each October.

Pisa
Pisa's location along the Arno River and the Tyrrhenian Sea has made it a desirable seaside location for over 3,000 years. While the famous Leaning Tower is the city's most famous site, the surrounding Field of Miracles is one of the world's most beautiful medieval squares and equally impressive with elegant buildings and museums. Pisa was also the home of Galileo who was said to have drop weighted balls from the top of the Tower in the pursuit of science, and his legacy is evident through- out the city. After taking in the city's grand cathedrals and medieval city walls, visitors enjoy the authentic experience of perusing the Borgo Stretto shopping arcade and the old-fashioned Piazza Vettovagile food market.

Palermo
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Positano
Located in an amazing spot along the southern tip of the Amalfi coastline, picture-perfect Positano is one of the most popular seaside resort destinations in Italy. Like many European resorts, it began as a fishing village that was visited by painters, writers and bohemians until a full-scale tourism industry was born. An hour's drive from Naples, Positano has been described as heaven between the sea and the sky.

Rapallo
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Rome
Built on seven hills, Rome is an unforgettable encyclopedia of living history. Everywhere you look, you will be overwhelmed by the powerful reminder that ancient Rome was the center of the civilized world. A city of contrasts, the magic of Rome lies in its talent to blend the old with the new. While empires have risen and fallen, Rome remains as vibrant as ever. The Eternal City is filled with things to do and see and after your visit, you will be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. Rome is certainly a city where you will get your cultural fill but be sure to allow time for more self-indulgent concerns, eating, drinking wine, basking in the sunshine and enjoying open air concerts, ballet, opera performances, live rock and jazz.

Sorrento
Sorrento is an elegant and sophisticated seaside resort perched on cliffs above the Bay of Naples, with unbelievable views. Piazza Tasso, the main square built over a ravine with the ruins of an old watermill at the bottom, represents the heart of town, and is filled with friendly bars and restaurants.

Siena
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Taormina
Sicily's most famous resort town and its most picturesque, Taormina, boasts the most photographed image in Sicily, across the beautiful ancient Greek amphitheatre to the sea with Mount Etna in the background. The town hugs the edge of a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea. Taormina is also known for its charming, winding medieval streets and tiny passages hiding great restaurants, cafes and ice cream shops, hidden gardens and terraces with great views of the sea. It's a great place to shop with thousands of boutiques selling crafts, fashions and unique jewelry.

Tuscany
Tuscany is home to the scenery and the magical light that captivated artists for centuries. Savor the tranquility of the soft-edged countryside lined with slender cypress trees, rolling hills, Etruscan walls, medieval villages and small patches of farms. Join its people to share the Tuscan culture's cuisine, its olives, cheeses and wines sipped on verandas overlooking breathtaking scenery.

Venice
Built on 117 small islands at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea, Venice is unlike any other city in the world. No matter how many times you have seen photos of it, nothing will prepare you for the real thing. You must walk everywhere in Venice and where you can't walk, you go by water. Venice has 150 canals and more than 400 bridges, and its historic center is divided into six quarters. The main thoroughfare is the Grand Canal that intersects each of the six quarters as it twists along the length of Venice. One of the best ways to explore the architectural beauty of the city is by a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal allowing you a unique vantage point to admire palaces and buildings along the water. While you can easily spend weeks visiting Venice and the lagoon islands, the city is also a popular weekend destination.

Verbania/Lake Maggiore
Some of the most beautiful gardens of camelias, azaleas and verbena are found along the shores of the enchanting Borromean islands at the center of Lake Maggiore, Italy's second longest lake, that stretches into Alpine Switzerland. Up the western coast of the lake is Stresa, a resort filled with villas and lush gardens. Milan and Malpensa Airport are a short drive from this area.