RAVENNA

Ravenna in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagnais an art and history lover’s dream, most famous for its extensive mosaics. The city was the capital of the Western Roman Empire from 402 until it collapsed in 476. Today, Ravenna’s eight world heritage sites, its proximity to the “Adriatic Riviera” . …

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ASSISI

Assisi’s history is thought to have begun in 1,000 BC, when it is believed to have first grown up as an Umbrian settlement.After the Battle of Sentinum, which took place at the end of the 3rd century BC, Roman forces prevailed. As a Roman colony, Assisi was known as Asisium. …

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Dubai

29/09/2010 A milestone year in Dubai’s history, Maktoum bin Butti of the BaniYas tribe lead his people to theShindaghaPeninsula at the mouth of Dubai Creek in 1833, settling there and declaring the town’s independence from Abu Dhabi. From then onwards, Dubai was regarded as a fishing village. Today, even with …

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PERUGIA

Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria. Cities’ distances from Perugia: Assisi 19 km  Siena 102 km , Florence 145 km, Rome 164 km.   We stayed overnight in this beautiful city Perugia.

POMPEII

The city of Pompeii, was located about five miles from Mount Vesuvius, sometime at the beginning of 1st Century AD.  Mount Vesuvius, was a volcano near the Bay of Naples in Italy, has erupted more than 50 times. Greek settlers made the town part of the Hellenistic sphere, thus Pompeii …

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NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA

The Neapolitan Riviera is one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Italy,  and an idyllic holiday spot that has remained popular over many centuries. Stretching along the coast of Campania, the Neapolitan Riviera starts in Sorrento – a bustling town with lively bars and restaurants as well as a scenic …

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CAPRI

We had a boat trip to Capri, the legendary island, surrounded by rocky coastline and where the crashing sea has formed awe inspiring caves. The town with its pretty piazza, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and cozy restaurants is a mecca for the jet set.

POSITANO

Positano is just a few kilometers from the beautiful island of CAPRI. It is a paradise on earth, the ideal place to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in Italy.  Walk along or lie on the beaches of Positano, enjoy the Italian tasty and healthy cuisine and have a romantic holiday.  Positano is the …

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Saguaro National Park – Phoenix

29/09/2017 Showcasing the nation’s largest cactus, the symbol of the American West, Saguaro National Park is a two-hour drive from Phoenix, right by the city of Tucson. Winter is the perfect time to visit this desert park and enjoy walks among the giant cacti. With over 150 miles of designated trails, one can …

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Sedona – Red rocks

30/9/2017 One of the most amazing natural features of the Sedona area is the red rock, and that the geology of the area is makes this place so beautiful. The red rock formations help to make the sunrise also more fascinating , enhances the sunsets glow and simply makes everything …

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