Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors

A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms Read More …

USA, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, UK & Others On Alert

Canada has added France to its list of travel caution destinations, aligning with existing U.S. Level 2 alerts for France, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Italy. The advisories cite increased risks of terrorism, civil unrest, and violent Read More …

Italy Travel Disruptions Ahead This Week

Today we have another reason to come to your embarkation port a a few days before sailing and/or linger a while after the cruise is over: massive travel disruptions. Starting Monday, Europe’s travel network faces significant disruptions as EasyJet pilots Read More …

Mount Etna Volcano In Europe Erupts

Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, has erupted in a spectacular display of lava, fire, and ash. The eruption, preceded by days of increased activity including strombolian explosions and seismic swarms, sent a river of lava cascading down Read More …

Discover Rome: Running and Power Walking Tours

ArcheoRunning invites travelers to uncover a lesser-known side of Rome with its newest offering: The “Madonnelle” of Rome sightseeing tour. Tiny shrines featuring depictions of the Madonna, the Madonnelle are nestled on street corners and ancient walls. These unassuming treasures Read More …

Floridians Eager to Visit Italy in 2025

The fascination with Italy among U.S. residents varies significantly from state to state, as evidenced by a study conducted by Rome Colosseum Tickets & Tours. This research analyzed the average monthly Google searches per 100,000 residents for terms related to Read More …