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Win a Trip to Rome for Eat Pray Love Premiere!

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Have you read the book “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert? This book is a bestseller, a favorite of many people, and has recently been made into a movie. Want to go to the premiere? Enter the sweepstakes from Kohl’s! It is called the Eat, Pray, Love Sweepstakes. Winners get to have a seven-day, six-night trip to Rome, to see the premiere of the film based on the book. The trip is for four people, which means you can take three people of your choice with you. Each person is given $1,000 spending cash, and exclusive VIP tickets to the … Continue reading →

When in Rome… Don’t Pack Snacks

Well, you can pack them, but just don’t plan to nosh on them while you’re visiting the picturesque city’s world-famous monuments. Rome’s government officials recently voted to ban sightseers from snacking near the city’s historical center. City leaders say the snack ban was put into place to preserve local treasures and decorum in a city that attracts millions of visitors every year. The new rule also bans homeless people from setting up makeshift beds near the city’s most noteworthy landmarks including the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps. Drunks, litterbugs and hooligans will also face stiff penalties if caught loitering in … Continue reading →

No More Horsing Around in Rome

Horses in New York’s Central Park are not the only ones animal rights activists are looking to save. Passionate horse lovers in Italy want visitors to use other means of transportation to tour famous landmarks in Rome other than horse-drawn carriages. A strong contingency of animal activists are trying to ban the use of horse drawn carriages saying traffic, pollution, heat and heavy loads expose the animals to health risks. According to one animal rights association, about 90 horses are employed in Rome to carry tourists to see the city’s landmarks (such as the Colosseum) on busy streets full of … Continue reading →

Ridiculously Low Hotel Rates in Rome

If you have ever dreamed of spending Valentine’s Day in the Eternal City, but didn’t have the funds to treat your sweetheart to such a luxury—-now’s your big chance. Several hotels in the heart of Rome are offering spectacular savings from now until the end of February. But, if you want in on the sensationally low rates I would suggest acting fast. The rates listed below apply to select rooms and the offer is good on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take a look: Empire Palace Hotel How’s this for an incredible deal… The legendary four-star Empire Palace Hotel located next … Continue reading →

Where to Roam in Rome

When in Rome… well, you know the rest. If you are planning a trip to the ancient city in the next few weeks you have the opportunity to be one of the first to experience the restored ruins of two opulent Roman villas and private thermal baths that recently opened to the public. Each villa boasts a 3-D reconstruction that offers a virtual tour of the luxurious residences found in downtown Rome. Local archaeologists uncovered an ancient neighborhood, where historians believe senators and knight used to live. The 2,000 square-yard complex dates back to the 2nd century and is now … Continue reading →

Winter Travel Deals: Roaming Rome for Cheap and Bargains in Beantown

With the euro pummeling the dollar it’s not hard to see why many American tourists are staying closer to home this winter season. However, if you are dying to visit Europe and want to do so without having to battle massive crowds, then now is the time to go. Winter is an especially good time to visit Rome. The hordes of tourists are minimal and the weather is cool but comfortable with daytime temps in the 50s, which is balmy compared to some locations in northern Europe. If fashion is your middle name then you would be remiss to pass … Continue reading →

Taking an Affordable Holiday to Italy

You know things are awry in the travel world when you can fly to Italy for less than it costs to jet off to Hawaii from New York. I subscribe to several online travel sites and keep in close contact with a number of travel agents and this week both announced amazing air and hotel packages to popular Italian cities such as Florence, Venice and Rome for unbelievably affordable prices. Take a look: FLORENCE For a mere $1,039 you can jet off to fabulous Florence this fall. Virgin Vacations is offering the trip to the picturesque crown of Tuscany, for … Continue reading →

More Post-Christmas Travel Destinations for Families

How do you plan to keep your kids busy during their Christmas vacation? Some of us are relying on the new toys from Santa to keep our tikes occupied, but what you might not know is that there are a slew of family-friendly resorts across the nation offering incredible deals right now. Think about the wonderful family memories you could make by spending a holiday weekend at one of the following resorts, and the best part… all that family fun won’t leave you penniless in the New Year. COLORADO Copper Mountain, Colorado ranks as one of the nation’s most kid-friendly … Continue reading →

Post-Christmas Travel Destinations for Families

In less than 48 hours the Christmas gifts will be opened and the mountains of wrapping paper will be disposed of… then what? Most kids are out of school until the first week of January, so why not beat the cabin fever blues by taking advantage of the travel deals being offered by family-friendly resorts around the country. Resorts are ramping up for post-Christmas family getaways and whether you live on the East Coast of the United States, the West Coast or somewhere in between there are numerous themed packages and special offers to help keep the holiday spirit alive … Continue reading →

Winter Travel Deals at National Parks

If you’ve spent years talking yourself out of visiting the United States’ most treasured attractions, make a New Year’s resolution to stop. Here’s why: some of the country’s most popular national parks are offering amazing winter travel deals. The bargains include accommodations at highly regarded lodgings and admission to the parks. Take a look: Zion National Park, Utah This winter promotion includes discounted rates at Xanterra’s Zion Lodge, which boasts 81 rooms, 40 cabins, a restaurant, a café, and a gift shop. Parking is free, and there’s easy access to hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails, most of which remain open … Continue reading →