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The religious festival of Carnival or Carnivale as it is known in Italian, is taken rather seriously on the predominantly Catholic peninsula. This occasion of joy and celebration occurs some 40 days before Easter and is seen as a final oppurtunity to cut loose, celebrate and indulge oneself before Lent begins. The 40 days leading up to Easter in which Christians prepare for the crucifixion, death and ressurection of Christ by making personal sacrifices themselves. The event is celebrated in many cities, the most well know of which is Venice.

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With its canals and iconic architecture, Venice has been the setting for thousands of romantic breaks over the years. Used as a backdrop in countless movies, books and other works of art, Venice is a superb city for people looking to experience the finer things in life, and anyone in search of a romantic break will find much here to enjoy. Whether a couple is interested in life’s cultural attractions, or is simply looking for a taste of ‘La Dolce Vita’, Venice should provide them with more than enough to stay busy. Read the rest of this entry »

For travellers who are keen on the beautiful scenery of Europe as well as the adventure and challenge of a hike, the Cinque Terre in Italy in an ideal choice of holiday destination. Located on the coast of Italy, the Cinque Terre or ‘The Five Lands’, makes up part of the Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terra National Park. The hilly region consists of five villages as denoted in its title, which are Corniglia, Manarola, Monterosso al Mare, Riomaggiore and Vernazza. Deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visitors can be assured that Cinque Terre will remain charmingly beautiful due to its protected status. Conservation efforts ensure that Cinque Terre is not marred by the same gaudy commercialisation that other popular tourist areas often suffer. Read the rest of this entry »

Soaked in culture and laden with attractions, Italy is the perfect choice for a magical winter getaway.

Italy is truly one of the most beautifully scenic of all the countries across the globe, and in the winter months the beauty is majorly exaggerated. Winter is an advisable time to visit Italy because the tourist crowds begin to die down, meaning you can enjoy your stay without the hustle and bustle of queuing for days out. If you are contemplating a journey to Italy in winter, take note of the recommended places to venture and why it would appeal to you. Read the rest of this entry »

Summer is fast approaching and warm, sunny holidays are on everybody’s mind. There are fantastic holiday parks in Italy that offer all the sun, sand and water anyone could want as well as fantastic food, beautiful scenery and amazing historical sites.

Eurocamp has holiday camping parks in Tuscany and Rome, at the Italian lakes and on the Italian Adriatic. You could spend a few days in each enjoying the mountains, seaside, gorgeous scenery and ancient ruins. Read the rest of this entry »

Italy’s youth unemployment rate in November 2010 rose to the highest it has ever been since January 2004 when figures where first recorded.

The unemployment rate amongst young people between the ages of 15-24 years old rose to 28.9% and experts say things are expected to get worse for 2011. Read the rest of this entry »

Reports have shown that since the official smoking ban was introduced in Italy six years ago, Italians have been purchasing less cigarettes weekly but few Italians have made the choice to quit alltogether. Cigarette sales have registered a 12% drop in the last six years but the amount of Italians who regularly smoke has remained between 22 and 23% for the last six years. Suggesting that the smoking ban has had little to no affect in encouraging Italians to kick the habit for good. Health experts say there has been a mild improvement in that statistics suggest on average Italians are buying one less packet of cigarettes a month. Italians may not be quitting but the ban is encouraging people to cut down. Read the rest of this entry »

Officials in Rome have decided to start tackling a growing binge-drinking problem in the Italian capital. Residents of the historic city have said that in recent years, young tourists have dramatically changed the city. An Irish pub near the Colosseum, The Cork Inn, has banned groups of organised tours from visiting the bar. The manager explains that large groups of young tourists used to come into the pub, down various drinks in 10 minutes and then leave the bar making lots of noise and some even being sick outside. Read the rest of this entry »

As from the 1^st January 2011 the slow ban of all plastic bags will begin to take place in and around the whole of Italy. Local shops, clothing stores and supermarkets will no longer be allowed to offer customers plastic bags with their purchases. Reports have shown that Italy uses 20 billion plastic bags a year – almost 300 bags per person. The ban is slowly being introduced so from the beginning of the year shoppers will no longer be offered plastic bags at the checkout and will have to bring their own re-usable carriers to the stores. Read the rest of this entry »