Venice, Italy has earned the nickname of “La Serenissima”, which translates to “The Most Serene Republic”, which fits the description perfectly.
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Destination Spotlight: Florence, Italy
When you visit Florence, Italy, you might end up feeling like you’ve entered the Renaissance era. Artwork (and sandwiches) will dominate your visit.
Continue readingDestination Spotlight: Pisa, Italy
Pisa is home to one of the most popular sites in all of Italy: the Leaning Tower. Trains in Italy are efficient, allowing for an easy daytrip to come here.
Continue readingSecret Trip Destination #3 – Park Hyatt Milano
Chris and I stayed at the Park Hyatt Milano for two nights during our visit to Milan, Italy.
Continue readingSecret Trip Destination #3 – Milan, Italy
Milan is the second largest city in Italy and is filled with art and fashion. The hotel in which Chris and I stayed was next to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which is a beautiful four story shopping mall with designer stores, such as Louis Vuitton and Prada. We walked by a filming in progress during the morning of our second day in Milan.
Continue readingSecret Trip Destination #3 – Restaurant VUN (Milan, Italy)
During our stay at Park Hyatt Milan, Chris and I had the privilege of eating at our first ever Michelin-starred restaurant – Restaurant VUN – conveniently located inside our hotel.
Continue readingSecret Trip Destination #2 – Pisa, Italy (Day Trip from Florence)
Chris and I boarded the Trenitalia train from Florence to Pisa for a day trip, primarily to see the leaning Tower of Pisa.
Continue readingSecret Trip Destination #2 – Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy (Firenze, Italia) is a beautiful city with a concentration of art and culture.
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