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Venice to require bookings for tourists from summer 2022

Booking obligatory for Venice from the summer

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice tourists will have to book their visits to the historic centre of the lagoon city starting this summer, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said after a packed Easter weekend.

Seborga, which wants to be a micronation

Seborga: Italian village seeking to be an independent state

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s borders are already home to two microstates – San Marino and the Vatican City. If the village of Seborga had its way, it would become the third.

ITA can be privatised says Italian government

Italian government gives green light to privatisation of ITA Airways

February 12, 2022February 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, the Italian government agreed to the privatisation of ITA Airways with Lufthansa and MSC looking on with interest. ITA is the successor to Alitalia.

Airbnb looking for host on Sicily

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Airbnb are looking for a host to live rent-free in their 1-Euro house in Sambuca, Sicily. A digital nomad’s dream, the designer home is part of Airbnb’s support for rural communities.

Venice to limit the number of tourists

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city of Venice has been discussing for some time ways to protect the city from overtourism. Authorities announced that in 2022 they will limit the number of tourists on day trips accessing the lagoon city.

Italy’s new national airline selling tickets

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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

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

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Green Pass needed for restaurants and museums in Italy

Tourists miss out as Green Pass required for indoor leisure, sites and restaurants

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Visitors across Italy were being asked if they had a Green Pass on Friday as new rules for museums, leisure sites and indoor dining came into force.

No quarantine into England from 2nd August

No quarantine for fully vaccinated US and EU visitors to England and Scotland

July 28, 2021July 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UPDATE: There will be no quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated US and EU visitors to England and Scotland. The new rule comes into force on Monday 2nd August at 4am.

Vax & Go launced at Rome's Fiumicino airport. Image: Nicola Zingaretti on Twitter

Vax & Go – Rome’s Fiumicino airport offering vaccination before flight

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today Rome’s Fiumicino airport started offering Vax & Go – vaccinations at the airport. No appointment is necessary and you can get jabbed before you board your flight.