Last weekend I took off on the friday night flight from Rome to Budapest! I arrived very late and had just the time to catch a glimpse of beautiful Budapest by night before I hurried off to sleep. The city of Budapest was founded in 1873 when the cities of Buda and Pest, located on…
The Roman Sabine Hills, among Legend and Tradition…
Legends about ancient Rome tell the famous story of the Rape of the Sabines… According to the legend, Romulus founded the city of Rome and prosperity and military strength were quick to follow. The new establishment soon became a force in a territory that was filled with different cultures and tribes. There was only one…
My culinary trip to La Rioja, España.
Last year I went to visit a very good friend of mine in La Rioja. His name is Juan and he’s from Logroño. We have lot’s of things in common Juan and I, but none of these compares to our common love for good food and good wine! He and his family showed me a…
Why Do We Wander So?
Experience. Explore. Learn. Enjoy. Visiting Italy When traipsing through Italian towns I have to admit that I ponder on the past. I pause as I pass a church, linger at a fountain, poke my nose into a doorway musing “Who goes there…?” My mind echoing historical fiction at random moments as I mosey along until…
Everyone loves being on the Lake. Visit the Largest Lake in Italy and the Best of the World. Bigger is certainly better.
Relaxation is a luxury that a lake will provide almost immediately. Budgettravel.com has compiled a great list of “Best Lakes of the World” Lake Garda is their choice in Italy and we tend to agree. Check out our 4 star hotels from $165/day in Lake Garda at our Italy Brochure, p.39. Here is their take…
Snow in Rome for the first time in 26 Years? TourCrafters is Prepared.
My Name is Ivano, I’ve been working in the travel business since many years, and I organize transportation service in Rome for Tourcrafters Inc. We have had an immediate positive feedback from our clients, mostly Americans that are very happy about our services and always leave a very good review about their drivers and guides. …
Guest Post: Puglia, Italy: Truly A Revelation
By Mary Lou and Richard Gross Stargazer Travel,Guilford,CT USA Not knowing what to expect, we discoveredPugliato be a wonder of unique natural, historic and cultural gems, gastronomic treats, and warm, welcoming people. It is also 30% less expensive most of the rest ofItaly. This is truly a region ofItalynot to be missed. FromNovember 13 to…
Order at Italian Restaurants the Right Way with Lariza
My name is Lariza and I am one of the many bright TourCrafters agents helping you with your European experience. Originally from Rome, I love Italian food. It is a central part of the culture. I found a great article that solves common pronunciations mistakes people make on Italian Restaurant Menus. By the end of…
Why We Travel
Traveling is different for everyone. It can be liberating, therapeutic, blissful, etc. and so on. At the root, is vacation a supplement to a career or separate? In the American workforce, most everyone works long hours to afford travel. I found a great article found here- < http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/14/how-important- are-vacations_n_963002.html > ,which questions the importance of vacationing. I…
Golfing in Spain’s Costa del Sol
If you missed it, Tourcrafter’s special offer as seen on travel daily post: http://www.travelpulse.com/tourcrafters-offers-golf-package-to-spains-costa-del-sol.html TourCrafters Offers Golf Package to Spain’s Costa del Sol By David Cogswell September 13, 2011 9:55 PM TourCrafters is offering a five-night/six-day golfing vacation at La Cala, a 1,000-acre golf resort on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The package costs $1,179 per person…
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