Italia Oggi (Italy Today) is an Italian language and culture course constructed for anyone who, during their stay in Italy, wishes to be totally immersed in our country’s culture, learning its language and, at the same time, getting in touch with some aspects of Italian society and its traditions. A particular focus is made on the many important changes that have been taking place since the 2nd World War.
Category: Travel
Trenitalia, e-tickets for Italian rail journeys
Train travel in Italy is made easy with ACP Rail’s newest addition to its global rail offering, which now includes e-tickets for Italian rail journeys with Italy’s national railroad, “Trenitalia.” With so many popular cities of interest, visitors can make the most of their Italian experience by enjoying Trenitalia’s extensive rail network, complete with comfortable trains and stunning views.
Makeovermania, courtesy of Starhotels
Starhotels is offering an extraordinary package for people intent on designer shopping at discount prices, on finding a personal style by riding the emotional waves of a city where the terms beauty and harmony were coined. The special rate is 280 euros a night, in a junior suite for two at the Starhotels Michelangelo in the heart of Florence.
Tuscan beaches are getting better
The 2012 edition of Bandiere Blu awarded 246 beaches with the flag, which is 13 more than 2011. The beaches that received recognition in Tuscany include the area of Versilia, with Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, Camaiore and Viareggio. The scores are awarded by Fee the Foundation for Environmental Education in collaboration with Enel Sole, and were awarded in Rome.
Excelsior, new rooftop culinary experience
Starwood Hotels & Resorts today announced the re-opening of Se*sto on Arno, a new rooftop culinary experience at the iconic Westin Excelsior in Florence. Following a EUR3.3 million restoration, Se*sto on Arno overlooks the Arno River and offers enchanting views of the city, rooftops, churches, bell towers of Florence, Ponte Vecchio and the picturesque hills of Tuscany.
A new meeting room in the Florence Airport
The Airport of Florence Amerigo Vespucci gives the business travellers the great opportuity to organize a meeting or an event in one of its best halls, the Masaccio Lounge, entirely renovated and provided with any kind of technical equipment. The Florence Airport is one of the most important European hubs for business travellers.
Niki from Vienna to Florence now available
Niki from Vienna to Florence now available. Six flights a week in 2012 summer schedule. Florence is Niki’s fifth destination in Italy. Niki, the Austrian airline belonging to the airberlin group, is expanding its international route network with a new connection from Vienna to Florence. NIKI will fly to the Tuscan city six times a week.
The first fair dedicated to cultural tourism
After months of preparation Art&Tourism, the first event in the world entirely dedicated to cultural tourism, is getting ready for its long awaited debut on the international scene: ten days and the fair organised by TTG Italia, a company in the Rimini Fiera Group will open its doors in the elegant setting of Fortezza da Basso in Florence for a long weekend (18 to 20 May) of art, culture, music and lots and lots of tourism.
Trenitalia, mini-offer with the best price
With the “Mini-offer” you get the best price, only 9 € to travel in all Italian cities, for the day and service selected, for both 1st and 2nd class or service level Business, Premium and Standard. The Mini rate applies to travel on AV, ES, Frecciabianca, Espressi, ICN, IC, couchette or sleeping carriage services. Excelsior and Excelsior E4 and Executive service level are excluded.
Kick off of the most modern train in Europe
Italo, the most modern train in Europe, will begin running on April 28. Thanks to railway liberalization, for the first time in the world a private operator, NTV, with a totally private investment of 1 billion euro, brings competition to Italy. NTV will initially start with services on the Naples – Rome – Florence – Bologna – Milan corridor and the network will be later extended to Salerno, Torino and Venezia by the end of the year, when the entire fleet of 25 Alstom AGV trainsets will be available.