Archive for April, 2010

Everett Potter and his Views on Travel

Posted on April 7, 2010 in: Travel Talk Show

Everett Potter is the editor-in-chief of Everett Potter’s Travel Report. His writings about travel have been published in top-notch magazines, including the National Geographic Traveler, Travel & Leisure Online, Endless Vacation, and Forbes Life to name a few. Potter has made a number of appearances on TV in channels, such as CNN, CNBC, CBS, and Fox. He has also appeared as a guest on the Steve Perillo Talk show, where he shared his views on travel.

The Travel Talk Show hosted by Steve Perillo, the CEO of Perillo Tours, a leading travel agency specialist in organizing relaxing travel vacations to Italy, Hawaii, and Israel features some popular travel experts who offer their views on travel.

On the Steve Perillo talk show, Everett Potter talked about how he got into travel writing. When questioned as to what he feels are the critical questions a traveller must ask himself before going on an adventure travel trip, he was of the opinion that the most important question the traveller must ask himself when going on an adventure trip is how fit he is. He also emphasized the point that before a travel journey it is essential for any traveller to find out as to how long the travel company has been in business. He also gave the travellers several options to check the credibility of the company.

Further, he stated the importance of travel insurance and explained how a couple of hundred dollars would cover everything and save a lot of trouble if something were to go wrong. He also spoke about social rules, including tipping rules, customs, and behaviour that should be considered when visiting new places. He is of the opinion that these simple things can help a traveller blend well with the locals.

Touring Tactics, especially for Rome – To Add To Your Touring Pleasure!

Posted on April 4, 2010 in: Rome

Rome, the capital city of Italy, is one of the most popular places, which most people opt to go for a holiday owing to its historical and artistic attractions. There are certain touring tactics to bear in mind before heading out on a tour to Rome.

Rome has generally hot summers with cool nights. You can protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun in Rome if you use an effective sunscreen lotion. Use of a hat is to protect your face and neck and sunglasses to protect your eyes are recommended. An umbrella can be taken in addition for complete protection. Air-conditioned rooms will make the stay very relaxing. You can get basic amenities with a lot of comfort in Rome’s 3 star hotels.

Wearing light clothes will help you overcome the heat in Rome. Shorts or skimpy clothes should be avoided, since clothes which expose skin are not allowed in the churches in Rome. Comfortable walking shoes should be preferred as there are many sights that require travel on foot.

It is better that you take licensed taxis, which have a working meter, since the taxi drivers might overcharge you on knowing that you are alien to Rome. Theft and picking pockets from tourists is quite a common scenario. So it is better that you are conscious of your belongings. Rome is well-known for its traffic, so as a tourist you should be alert while crossing the roads.

If you want an early dinner in Rome, then you might get poor service as dinner is a late affair in Roman practice. Pizzas or any similar fast food would be an alternative to those of you in a hurry. The Roman restaurants also have a wide option for pure vegetarians too.

Perillo Tours, a pioneer in organizing trips to Italy offers special travel packages to Rome. Ensure a great trip to Rome by choosing from the various touring options to Rome available at Perillo Tours.


Traditional Italian Cuisine for a Delectable Experience!

Posted on April 3, 2010 in: Italy, Italy vacations

Vacations to Italy are always waited upon not only for the enchanting scenery but also for the gourmet Italian cuisine. Steve Perillo’s, Perillo Tours appreciate the richness of Italian food and make sure that their tourists experience the finest Italian cuisine.

Hectic life has not only made our lifestyle fast, but has also pushed us into the snare of fast food. Taking Italy vacations with Perillo Tours is not only a break from the high speed lifestyle, but also a chance to treat yourself to lip-smacking Italian food.

In any special occasion, a party, social gathering, night out, or even a spiritual gathering for that matter, the one thing in general to please everyone is certainly the Italian food. Perillo’s touring package is customized not only with luxurious treatment but also with the authentic Italian cuisine to give their customers the real taste of Italy.

After tasting Italian food, such as pizzas, lasagnas, angle haired pastas, and raviolis in its motherland, you’re sure to realize that having Italian food in Italy is an experience of a lifetime.

Touring to Campania, Italy, the ancestral home of most Italian-Americans, is sure to make you feel like being in a fairyland of Italian food. The taste of the parmesans, spaghetti pastas, and buffalo mozzarellas is just out of the world!

Perillo arranges touring to Tuscany, the land of Renaissance. Tuscany and its capital, the enchanting Florence is not only known for its beauty but also for the glorious food. Spelt soup, wild boar in spicy sauce, roast pork with beans, baked pecorino cheese, are sure to tingle your taste buds and you certainly can’t afford to miss it!

Perillo Tours has profoundly studied and established its expertise in Italy vacations to give Perillo’s clients nothing but the best. Travelling around Italy with Perillo Tours and experiencing the deliciousness of Italian food, will surely make you think twice, whether you want to live to eat or eat to live!

Plan An Italy Tour to Match Your Prefrances!

Posted on April 2, 2010 in: Italy, Italy vacations

Before deciding on a vacation to Italy or any place for that matter, the criterion varies for all. Some people plan a vacation only during holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. Others plan a vacation keeping in mind big sales times in shops. And there are still others who are very specific about the weather and plan accordingly.

Those who plan a vacation to Italy during the festival time can enjoy every bit of adventure that Italy offers. There are many events organized for the local people where anyone and everyone can participate. If you’re in Italy for Christmas, then you would definitely want to start your new day of the New Year also in Italy! The shopping malls and streets are decorated and events are held in main squares of big cities on the New Year eve. So the festive seasons will give you an insight of the Italian perspective of enjoyment and fun and would make you fall in love with the city.

One the other hand, if you want to have a pleasant time in Italy you should avoid the months of July and August as it would be very hot and italy_travelhumid. Of course it would be fun on the beaches but the heat would be a little uncomfortable. But the advantage of visiting during these months is that all the tourist hot spots remain open throughout. Otherwise the late spring and the early autumn is the best time to tour Italy. During this time you can just avoid the seasonal crowd. Also the mild weather will be the perfect accomplice for your excursions.

If you are a fashion lover, then you should not miss out on the sales that are on during Jan/Feb and July/Aug. Italy’s designer clothes are also put on sale at very inexpensive prices. Designer clothes apart, Italy is also famous for its handmade leather goods and silk and cashmere scarves; All of which can be bought on sale.

So prioritize your preferences and then book your vacation through genuine travel agencies, such as Perillo Tours, who offer great travel packages at reasonable prices.

Experience The Real Essence Of Italy During Italian Carnivals!

Posted on April 1, 2010 in: Italy, Italy vacations

Steve Perillo’s, Perillo Tours, a pioneer in Italy vacations has exclusive Italy vacation packages, which offer utmost customer satisfaction. Perillo Tours make touring to Italy a pleasurable experience by taking the responsibility of planning your travel from scratch. Perillo not only makes sure to give an explicit experience of the scenery and delicacies of Italy but also introduces the tourist to the real essence of Italian carnivals.

The very thought of Italian carnival would remind you of Mardi Grass. The pre-Lenten celebration involves merry-making, procession of masked people, jugglers, magicians, music, dance, and much more, which will take your breath away!

Big and elaborate carnivals held in Venice, Viareggio, and Cento will take you into a world of fun and party The Venice’s Carnival is one in a millionth experience that you’ll not want to miss. The Vaireggio carnival’s grandeur and the parade of giant paper-mach figures during Shrove Tuesday are just incredible.

When talking about having fun, you are sure to realize what it means to be a part of the Ivrea orange throwing carnival. The highlight of the carnival is the colourful parade and the extraordinary orange-throwing battle, which will give you an experience that is simply out of the world!

Who would not love to be in a flowery carnival, the carnival in Acireale is the perfect choice for this. The carnival takes place in Sicily and it brings out the beauty of life with parades of flower and paper-mach complemented with music and a grand fire-work finale! The Albanian carnival in Calabria is certainly worth mentioning. The carnival of Pollino in Castrovillari is funny to watch as men dress-up in women’s costumes during the parade.

Italy, a world by itself known for fun, joy, and wonders is sure to give any tourist a blissful vacation time. Perillo Tours makes sure that they provide their customers with the most delightful and luxurious Italy vacations not only in terms of food, lodging, and travelling, but also the carnivals of Italy, which are certainly the essence of real Italy.

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