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Category: Travel & Tourism

EU vaccinated travellers exempt from US entry ban

United States allows EU vaccinated travellers into country from 8th November

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on United States allows EU vaccinated travellers into country from 8th November

The United States administration has finally decided to exempt EU vaccinated travellers as well as those from the UK, and Ireland from the entry ban, among others. The exemption is from 8th November.

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Timeshare company renovating Abruzzo palace

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Timeshare company renovating Abruzzo palace

The 18th century Palazzo Ricci in Casoli, Abruzzo is being renovated by timeshare company Viaggio Resorts. It will become 14 residences.

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Alitalia grounded as ITA takes to the skies

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Alitalia grounded as ITA takes to the skies

Alitalia’s final flight took off this afternoon, from Rome to Cagliari. So ends nearly 75 years of history as Italy’s flag carrier. On Friday, ITA will take the place of Alitalia.

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Italy’s new national airline selling tickets

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy’s new national airline selling tickets

Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) has begun selling tickets for its first transatlantic flights. It is preparing to take off on October 15th.

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Italy is one of Europe’s Top Destinations for Short-Term Travel

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy is one of Europe’s Top Destinations for Short-Term Travel

According to the European Travel Commission (ETC) survey findings, the Mediterranean spots of Italy, Spain and Greece make the top destinations on European’s travel lists.

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Italy recognises Covishield vaccine

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy recognises Covishield vaccine

The Indian Embassy in Rome announced on Friday that Italy now recognises Covishield as a valid vaccine against Covid. This means anyone who has received the vaccine is now eligible for the Green Pass.

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USA to open its borders to EU and UK travellers

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on USA to open its borders to EU and UK travellers

Yesterday, the United States announced it will open its borders to travellers from EU and UK. There is no firm date but early November was mentioned. Other banned countries will also be allowed entry via air.

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Venice elaborates on plans for tourist tax

Venice mayor announces further details on the city’s tourist tax proposal

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Venice mayor announces further details on the city’s tourist tax proposal

Venice has long been working out how to control tourism numbers and make the city habitable for locals. Booking via an app, turnstiles and a tourist tax are all in the offing.

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A farmer has been arrested for illegally diverting water from the aqueduct supplying the basins and gardens of the Royal Palace of Caserta. Image: By Carlo Pelagalli, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52612424

Boom time as Palace of Caserta welcomed 80,000 visitors in August

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Boom time as Palace of Caserta welcomed 80,000 visitors in August

There were almost 80,000 visitors in August at the Royal Palace of Caserta. The complex, after registering a large turnout in June and July, saw a boom in mainly Italian tourists but also of many foreigners.

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Casa Martelli reopens to the public on 4th September 2021

Casa Martelli, Florence reopens to the public on 4th September

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Casa Martelli, Florence reopens to the public on 4th September

On Saturday, 4th September, the Casa Martelli museum reopens in Florence. An integral part of the Bargello museums group it has been closed to the public for over a year.

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Meloni defends foreign pupils cap proposal

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Car tax to be abolished in 2027 for small and medium-sized cars and motorcycles. Image credit: Franck Michel's photo, licensed as CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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