Considering the Many Seasons in Italy

In choosing the right time to stay Italy, you must consider the crowd and the climate because these agents change. Thus, to make every vacation rejuvenating and fun, we see to it that we want the crowd and the weather.

The crowd in Italy differs with the country's season, which can be enumerated into two: tourist season and off season. Unlike in other places, many travelers usually dwell in the florid Italian soil from May until September. These months attract the most of the ardent travelers because of the clear sky and warm weather. If you don't want to waste money for an "unenjoyed" escapade, don't stay in Italy on August because it's the vacation month of all Italians. This means that you will scarcely see open Italian stores in the street because almost all Italians are up on the mountains or at the beaches to chill.

The off season, on the other hand, goes from October to November because these are active school months, so Italy is peaceful during this season. Aside from that, the cold climate in Italy during those months also discourage travelers to visit the fantastic country. However, the good thing about off season are the low prices and less crowd, which are also the best reasons for other travelers to stay Italy in spite of the weather.

A Great View Among Sightseers

I had no clear recollection of the flick "Gladiator" that whenever I think of it, there was nothing that would come to mind except for the convincing Aussie Russell Crowe. But when I set off to the Colosseum situated in Rome, I remembered hurriedly the panting wild animals, the hysterical spectators, the mighty emperors, and the extensive and spacious arena in the movie.

My tour to the Colosseum brought me back to AD 80 when this huge elliptical amphitheater was completed. Though it was largely affected by a destructive earthquake, the Colosseum remains to be an magnificent view among tourists and a national heritage among the locals.

The huge Colosseum was first called the Flavian Amphitheater, capable of accommodating as much as 55,000 viewers. The spectators, then, gathered around an elliptical arena where they were startled by games and battles, which were often concluded by wretched deaths of gladiators and wild animals. The canopy also called the velarium was also impressive especially because it was purposely vast to protect the people from the shining sunlight.

I have never imagined that once in my life, I would visit a area that was once a bare watcher of the human civilization and development. Though the Colosseum has fairly fallen apart, it still brings back the modern people to an era where to perish is mighty and to kill is even mightier.

Coffee: A Very Imperative Component of Italian Lifestyle

Whenever I hear about coffee, it always reminds me of Italy and how imperative this mouthwatering drink is to Italians. Just like rice to the Japanese and noodles to the Chinese, Italians cannot withstand a day without having a vessel of hot and rich coffee. When I went to Venice, I realized that there are myriad cafe bars in the area that it seemed like no matter what corner of the city I'd go, I can always find a coffee shop. I conclude this thing is not new at all for some people who have been to Italy because there are more than 20,000 cafes in the country.

Coffees are part of the Italian's lifestyle, in fact, the espresso is very relevant to them that the government has to supervise its daily price. In addition to this, the espresso is also considered as an influential drink that Italians has to allot time to consume this mouthwatering beverage. Another sign that Italians give coffee much meaning is the age of the baristas that work in the coffee shops. On the average, a barista must be at least 48 years old because being a coffee maker is a very prestigious occupation. I think Italian's way of giving meaning to small things like coffee reflect their disposition towards appreciating other aspects in their lives such as their families, their friends, and their jobs.

Bottega Veneta: The Quintessence Of Superb Italian Luxury Leather Goods

I usually associate the country "Italy" with designer shoes because Italy is noted for its fantastic leather shoes and goods. So when a companion of mine invited me for a one-week shopping spree in Italy, I undeniably said yes. True to its word, Italy is a superb destination for shoe addicts and shopaholics who can't get enough of leather-made shoes, bags, belts and other vogue accessories. This reputation is also undeniably seen through the lovely creations of Bottega Veneta, a world-class Italian leather goods house based in Vicenza. The noted tradition of Bottega Veneta started in 1966 and can still be seen when roaming around the lovely fashion boutiques in Italy. Bottega Veneta's leather goods are unique from other brands due to its perfect style and novel craftsmanship. The materials used are also of unmatched quality, such as intricate nappa, polished skins of python, lizard, karung, and crocodile, and velvety smooth suede. Moreover, the precise details and jeweled designs of the breath-taking Bottega Veneta goods are painstakingly hand-crafted to achieve that sophisticated style.

The Bottega Veneta luxury brand is also well-noted among celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and Maggie Gyllenhaal, and it has also spread its collection worldwide, through luxury department stores and a handful of exclusively-owned boutiques.

A Striking Event in the Rural Territory of Siena

Siena in Tuscany, Italy has commonly been misspelled as Sienna, and this does not give justice to an Italian territory that has so much to offer. For example, Siena plays host to a momentous horse race called Palio that is held two times in a year at the illustrious Piazza del Campo. Aside from that, the city boasts of a number of ancient buildings that are suitable representations of 14th century Italian architecture, including Piazza del Campo which has a unique shell-shaped structure.

Indeed, Siena has some very enthralling sites and landmarks that any prospective Italian sightseer should never miss out on. Requesting for a reservation in a particular Siena hotel should practically be part of any travel plan.

There are a number of good Siena hotels, but if you feel that the Palio is an inviting event that you should get to see, then the Jolly Hotel Excelsior should be seriously considered. This noted Siena hotel is settled quite near the Piazza where the horse race is held every year between July and August. It has a total of 126 rooms that are completely air-conditioned and is commonly used by many tourists as the starting point from where they devise a driving tour of the sights being offered by Tuscany. This is basically because the hotel boasts of a huge parking area, making access to vehicles relatively easy.

In addition, the hotel is settled right across the bus plaza of Siena, allowing non-driving tourists the opportunity to make guided tours the city, which is absolutely a wiser alternative in sticking to a well-planned Italian itinerary.