TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice 2012 goes tothe StarhotelsSavoia Excelsior in Trieste. The Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace has been judged Travellers’ Choice 2012 in the “Top 25” luxury hotel category in Italy. Starhotels is a Florence-based hotel group with 22 hotels located in exclusive destinations.
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Tuscan airports challenge the economic crisis
The Italian airport system closes 2011 with a growth in passenger traffic up 6.4%, corresponding to over 9 million passengers in 2010. In North-central part of the Country, good results by Pisa Airport, Galileo Galilei (+11.3%), and by Florence airport Amerigo Vespucci (+9.8%).
Hilton Grand Vacations will open in Tuscany
Italian real estate company based in Prato, Prime Investimenti, announced that it is opening a 31-apartment vacation ownership resort called the “Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Borgo alle Vigne” in Tuscany with Hilton Grand Vacations.
Carnival celebrations, magic February
The most enjoyable festival of the year is coming up: February isthe month of Carnival. The city of Florence organizes many small events, but the best Carnival festivals are in the rest of Tuscany, especially in Viareggio, a seaside town situated on the Tuscany coast, an hour’s drive from Florence. Viareggio is a tourist seaside resort with beaches and hotels, famous for its Carnival.
Skiing in Tuscany, it’s the right time
This week the snow has covered almost all of Tuscany. Temperatures are still very cold, below zero, but the snow of these days is perfect for skiing. Tuscany is a great region for winter sports. Abetone (Pistoia), just a couple of hours by car from Florence, is the most famous place for skiing and snowboarding.
Viareggio’s Carnival, a Tuscan festival
The Carnival of Viareggio is the most spectacular Italian feast from 139 years. Viareggio’s Carnival is a tradition from 1873, when some wealthy burghers decided to dress up in protest against taxes. Rich young of the city was born the idea of a parade of coaches who immediately assumed the character of taunts, which aims to expose and exorcise the problems of society.
Ex Meet Ex 2012 arrives in Florence
ExMeetEx, Excellence Meet Excellence arrives in Florence for the second time. ExMeerEx is an innovative workshop that finds its exclusivity in the meeting between international MICE Demand – business, medical, scientific, academic and playful – and excellent Italian locations Offer.
Unesco chooses Florence for ICOMOS 2014
The city of Florence wins the next General Assembly of ICOMOS 2014, the most important international event aimed at the preservation of cultural heritage. The ICOMOS Executive Committee accepted the proposal made by the President of ICOMOS Italy, Maurizio Stefano, to host the big event in the city.
New flights to Paris, Madrid and Barcelona
From March 25 new direct flights will be enabled between the airport of Florence Amerigo Vespucci and the cities of Paris and Madrid. The agreement between Vueling and Florence Airport was signed yesterday. Travelers will enjoy a special rate of 39.99 euros each way.
Innovation in Cardiology at Palazzo dei Congressi
The 4th International Cardio Event – Cardiology Towards the Future. Innovation in Cardiology, is about to start. It will be held at the Palazzo dei Congressi, January, 19-21 2012. Over 800 participants are expected to attend this event.