Assisi’s history is thought to have begun in 1,000 BC, when it is believed to have first grown up as an Umbrian settlement.After the Battle of Sentinum, which took place at the end of the 3rd century BC, Roman forces prevailed. As a Roman colony, Assisi was known as Asisium. …
29/09/2010 A milestone year in Dubai’s history, Maktoum bin Butti of the BaniYas tribe lead his people to theShindaghaPeninsula at the mouth of Dubai Creek in 1833, settling there and declaring the town’s independence from Abu Dhabi. From then onwards, Dubai was regarded as a fishing village. Today, even with …
Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria. Cities’ distances from Perugia: Assisi 19 km Siena 102 km , Florence 145 km, Rome 164 km. We stayed overnight in this beautiful city Perugia.
The city of Pompeii, was located about five miles from Mount Vesuvius, sometime at the beginning of 1st Century AD. Mount Vesuvius, was a volcano near the Bay of Naples in Italy, has erupted more than 50 times. Greek settlers made the town part of the Hellenistic sphere, thus Pompeii …
The Neapolitan Riviera is one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Italy, and an idyllic holiday spot that has remained popular over many centuries. Stretching along the coast of Campania, the Neapolitan Riviera starts in Sorrento – a bustling town with lively bars and restaurants as well as a scenic …
We had a boat trip to Capri, the legendary island, surrounded by rocky coastline and where the crashing sea has formed awe inspiring caves. The town with its pretty piazza, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and cozy restaurants is a mecca for the jet set.
Positano is just a few kilometers from the beautiful island of CAPRI. It is a paradise on earth, the ideal place to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in Italy. Walk along or lie on the beaches of Positano, enjoy the Italian tasty and healthy cuisine and have a romantic holiday. Positano is the …
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large …
The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic 1.7-mile suspension bridge completed in 1937, linking San Francisco to Marin County. Renowned for its orange vermilion color, it carries U.S. Route 101 and pedestrian/bicycle traffic. It features stunning bay views, is a top tourist destination, and operates electronic southbound-only tolling. San Francisco, …
Bahamas cruises from New York (typically departing from Cape Liberty, NJ or Manhattan) featuring stops at private islands like CocoCay Nassau, and Port Canaveral.
