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Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Tuscany, Italy holds the ultimate collection of art from the Renaissance period anywhere in the world.It was Cosimo de Medici who commissioned Vasari to design the Uffizi galleries and they are very impressive, so big it’s practically impossible to see everything in one visit.Here you will see works by great artists and figures of the Renaissance including Botticelli, Cimabue, Giotto, Filippo Lippi and Verrochias along with many more.Located in the Piazzale degli Uffizi in central Florence this is a place you will often...

Wednesday, January 05, 2011


Tuscany holiday attractions 2012, a guide to where to visit and what to see in Tuscany. This is a guide designed to help you get the most from your holiday in Tuscany and pick out the main sights which you would like to visit.Chianti wine area is a must for lovers of Italian red wine. It’s a beautiful area and it’s a great excuse to stock up the cellar.Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence is one of the iconic architectural features of the Florence skyline thanks to Brunelleschi.The Uffizi Gallery in the heart of Florence is the...

Wednesday, January 05, 2011


Termini Imerese Carnival, Sicily, Italy is on between 1st and 8th March 2011 in the streets of Termini Imerse, close to Palermo.The Termini Imerese Carnival lays claim to being the oldest of the carnivals on the Mediterranean island of Sicily and the competition is intense amongst the local carnival factions.The floats in the parade are themed on politics of an international nature, local politics, national issues with Berlusconi at the forefront and there are important judges deciding which float reigns including designer Sergio Staino and Gianfranco...

Tuesday, January 04, 2011


Monster Park, Bomarzo, Lazio, Italy is a theme park like no other. This is no Disney style joy ride park, this one was created in the sixteenth century.Originally built as a folly the park, known locally as Parco dei Monstri, fell into abandon for many years only to be re-discovered and opened as an attraction for visitors to the Lazio area.My own children went along with an Italian friend from Rome, they were small at the time, ten and eight, they absolutely loved the place. The combination of fantastical stone figures on a gigantic scale, magical and...

Tuesday, January 04, 2011


Lazio holiday attractions, this is our guide of what to see and where to visit in Lazio, near Rome. Use this guide to get the best out of your Lazio holiday.Rome, arguably the most fascinating city in the World, ancient Rome, old Rome and modern Rome combine to offer an unbelievable array of sights.The interactive museum of Rome helps you get a full vision of ancient Rome.Tivoli, in the Sabine hills was always a favourite retreat into the countryside for the Romans. Here lie the Villa d’Este and the Villa Adriana.Orvieto is a hilltop town...

Tuesday, January 04, 2011


Arezzo Carnival, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy begins on February 20th and runs for a week, then a further week from 6th to 13th March, in the area of Arezzo.The Foiano Carnival in Arezzo is Italy’s oldest carnival, it first began way back in 1539 and is still flourishing to this day. Its one of great competition between the neighborhoods of Nottambuli, Azzurri, Rustica and Bombolo all vying for the carvival cup with ever more impressive floats and parades.For more information on the Carnevale Foiano della Chiana call +39 0575 642 100 or email...

Monday, January 03, 2011


Monte Carlo Rally, Monaco, Cote d'Azur, France gets under way for the one hundredth time on January 22nd.In this prestigious event there are over one hundred drivers competing over a superb course which takes in sinuous coastal road perched high above the sea, hard climbing mountains where snow and ice is often a peril and the famous marina of Monte Carlo itself.The Monte Carlo Rally is part of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge which is comprised of twelve stages. For further information contact the Automobile Club de Monaco, call +377 93 15 26...

Monday, January 03, 2011


Provence holiday attractions, our guide to what to see in Provence and where to visit in Provence. Use this list of suggestions to help you visit and see the best of Provence on your holiday in Provence.The Aix-en-Provence Flower market is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in the Place de l’Hotel de Ville.The Museum d’Histoire Naturelle is located in the Hotel Boyer d’Eguilles in Aix-en-Provence.The Atelier Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence is set in what was his home and is practically unchanged since he died.Whale watching in the...

Monday, January 03, 2011


Rome Independent Film Festival, Lazio, Italy takes place from 17 to 25 March 2011 and celebrates ten years of Indie Film.The RIFF awards is the major film event in Rome and is dedicated to the young, new, vibrant Indie scene. The event attracts film makers from all over the world and over 80 films are shown in Rome’s most prestigious cinemas. Amongst the coveted awards at RIFF are the Corti in Luce, Best Short Screenplay and the New Vision award, the latter goes to the most talented up and coming Director.For the latest information on...

Sunday, January 02, 2011


Snowkite Masters, Serre Chevaliers, Alps, France begins on 8th January and runs through to 16th January 2011.Snowkite has to be one of the most spectacular snow events with riders flying into the sky and landing at will to surf the snow then take off again. Even if you don’t partake yourself watching top snowkite performers will amaze you and present fabulous photo opportunities.The Snowkite Masters in Serre Chevaliers attracts the world’s best riders so if you are in Serre Chevalier you are in for a treet. Last years winner was Lautart...

Saturday, January 01, 2011


Dordogne holiday attractions, this our guide of what to see and where to visit in the Dordogne. Use this guide to make sure you see the best of what the Dordogne has to offer on your Dordogne holiday.La Roque Gageac is classed as one of the prettiest villages in France and it is one of the most visited. Set into a stunning cliff overlooking the majestic river Dordogne it is one of the emblematic images of the region. The rivers Dordogne, Drone and Vezere flow through the limestone valleys of the Dordogne and provide pleasure for visitors in numerous...

Friday, December 31, 2010


Marineland, Cote dAzur, France is one of the principal family attractions on the French Riviera and many who holiday in Cote d’Azur make a day out at Marineland with the children a principal part of their holiday.To get the best out of the day most arrive mid-morning and have lunch in one of the family friendly restaurants. Then spend the day around the various attractions which include performances with killer whales, dolphins and sea lions, various aquariums include the amazing shark exhibit. as well as taking in either the Wild West theme...

Thursday, December 30, 2010


Scandola Nature Reserve, Corsica is located on the North West coast of Corsica, it starts at Punta Muchillina just above Ajaccio and continues to Punta Nera.There are two parts to the Scandola Nature Reserve which was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1983, there is the Scandola Peninsula and the Elpa Nera inlet. It is an area of dramatic cliffs made up of red Thyolite rock up to nine hundred metres in height with the occasional sandy cove.Much of Scandola is inaccessible or very difficult to get at from the land so it tends to be visited by sea....

Wednesday, December 29, 2010


Oceanopolis aquarium, Brest, Brittany is a spectacular attraction which is dedicated to diverse marinelife from around the ocean’s of the world.There are four principal zones. The Pavillon Tropical with 1700m3 of aquiariums where the water is never less than 20 degrees, highlights are glass lift through the shark area and the divers in the tank. The Pavillon Polaire where you discover the eco-systems of the Arctic and Antartic, don’t miss the seals and the feeding of the penguins. The Pavillon Tempere is devoted to temperate waters including...

Wednesday, December 29, 2010


 
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