Monti says Italy 'understands' No to Rome 2020 Olympic bid
Strasbourg, February 15 - The Italian public understands the hard economic facts that led Premier Mario Monti to scratc ...
February 17, 2012
16% fewer Italians went on holiday last year
Rome, February 13 - Some 16% fewer Italians went on holiday in 2011 than in 2010, a survey said Monday. 23.5 mln had to ...
February 17, 2012
Cold snap set to continue for three-four days
Rome, February 13 - The wave of extreme cold and snow that has gripped Italy for two weeks, claiming at least 57 lives, ...
February 17, 2012
Large ships may be banned in Venice after Costa crash
Venice, February 10 - Large cruise ships may be banned from passing through parts of Venice following the crash of the ...
February 17, 2012
Italian stores open as long as they want
Rome, 2 January - A new law went into effect Monday allowing Italian stores to open and close whenever they please. Prev ...
January 31, 2012
Sicilian temple not for sale 'even for 40 bln'
Rome, 5 January - The mayor of the Sicilian city of Agrigento said Thursday that he would not sell one of Italy's p ...
January 31, 2012
Limited-edition handbag drawn from da Vinci design
Florence 15 January - A luxury Florence brand has released a limited-edition handbag inspired by a drawing by Renaissan ...
January 31, 2012
Mediterranean diet adds '2-3 years' to life
Rome 22 December - The Mediterranean diet, which is recognised by UNESCO's World Heritage listing, can add two to thre ...
January 31, 2012
To all our customers we wish you a very Merry Christmas with your family and friends and a safe and healthy 2012. Ma ...
December 23, 2011
Vita Italian Tours love to introduce travellers to the lesser-known areas of Italy, in particular, Le Marche Region whic ...
December 23, 2011
Bologna named 'most liveable city' in Italy
Bologna 12 December - The northern city of Bologna has been named the most liveable city in the country, according to ...
December 23, 2011
La Scala gets off to stunning start with Don Giovanni
Milan, 8 December - La Scala's 2011-2012 season got off to a stunning start with a warmly received premiere of a produc ...
December 23, 2011
Geithner backs Monti, says U.S. has faith in Italy
Milan, 8 December - United States Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said America backed Italian Premier Mario Mo ...
December 12, 2011
Soccer: Naples wakes up smiling after night of celebration
Naples, 8 December - Naples inhabitants woke up smiling on Thursday following a night of celebra ...
December 12, 2011
New book celebrates history of Gucci
Rome, 18 November - Italian fashion brand Gucci has released a new book to mark the company's 90th anniversary. ...
December 12, 2011
Pope blames global crisis on lack of reverence for God
Vatican City- Pope Benedict XVI said Friday 25 November 2011 that a lack of reverence for the divine has led to the gl ...
November 29, 2011
The Cinque Terre has always captivated the traveller with its extraordinary rugged coastline and beauty. The five vi ...
November 29, 2011
Venice 29 November - High tide in Venice is an expression quite in use even on TV news. It is the phenomenon of flooding ...
November 29, 2011
Introduction of the Tourist Tax
A number of cities in Italy have opted to apply the recently introduced tourist tax. The tax is in addition to the accom ...
November 15, 2011
Vita Italian Tours are delighted to launch a new website.
Vita Italian Tours are delighted to launch a new website. It is with great pleasure that we launch the new Vita Italian ...
October 21, 2011