Delta increases European offering with Rome service

October 9, 2015 By pure

Delta Airlines plans to increase the number of flights it provides between the US and Italy with a service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Rome. The nonstop flight will operate daily throughout the summer season, with the increase starting from May 26, 2016.

This new service will be the fifth long-haul route that Delta operates out of Minneapolis. It will increase the airline’s peak-day services from the US to Italy to ten during the summer season. The other destinations available from Minneapolis are London, Paris, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita.

Passengers flying into Rome on both business and leisure trips will be able to make use of a range of on-board amenities. This includes full flat-bed seats and regional dining options in their Delta One cabin. Delta Comfort+ customers will have additional legroom and more reclining space to make their journey more comfortable. An excellent inflight entertainment service and Wi-Fi for all passengers can be found throughout the cabin.

Once travelers arrive in Rome, a choice of accommodation options is available, from self-catering apartments to luxury hotels. Visitors can spend time touring the many historical and cultural sites, including the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.

This is not the only additional long-haul destination Delta will offer for summer 2016. The airline will also be adding a Detroit to Munich route, which will operate six times a week starting from May 26, in addition to services between New York and Edinburgh, Salt Lake City and Heathrow, and Raleigh-Durham and Paris.

Enjoy a cultural break at the Pompeii Festival

June 19, 2015 By pure

For those planning a vacation to Italy this summer, the Pompeii Festival offers you the chance to watch some beautiful operatic performances in a spectacular setting.

Visitors to Pompeii are drawn in by the town’s infamous past, which saw the destruction of its buildings and residents after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. It is now a fascinating tourist attraction that gives you the opportunity to wander along the once bustling streets and imagine what life would have been like before the eruption occurred.

Between May and September you can also visit the town in the evening and enjoy a selection of the performances that are taking place. These run right through the summer months and include Tosca, La Traviata, Nabucco, The Barber of Seville, and Swan Lake. They will all take place in the stunning Grand Theater, which dates back to the second and third century BC. The amphitheater is situated on a natural slope, providing excellent views of the performance area from wherever you are positioned.

The Pompeii Festival provides you with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to listen to some of the most beautiful pieces of music in a setting that simply cannot be replicated in the modern day.

Both Naples and Rome are within easy reach of the coastal region of Pompeii. They offer a range of holiday apartments for you to choose from, allowing you to extend your trip to the festival with a city break so you can capture the true Italian style.

Guided tours of Rome are a great way to learn more about the Eternal City

May 11, 2015 By pure

Take a guided tour of the beautiful city of Rome to make the most of your visit to the Eternal City. There is a wide choice so you can select those that are best suited to meet your needs. Available tours include trips by bus and minivan, scooter or Vespa tours, night tours or half-day guided tours. Some sightseeing tours enable you to skip the line for entry to any tourist attractions, such as the Colosseum or Vatican Museums. The best way to appreciate some of the highlights and history of Rome is via tours of this nature, with professional guides providing useful detail and information about each landmark visited.

No matter what time of year you schedule your tour you should ensure that you’re wearing the most suitable clothing for your activity. If it involves a lot of walking then be sure to wear flat, comfortable shoes that will not cause any blisters. There’s nothing worse than participating in a walking tour when your feet are sore or blistered. Your clothing should be loose and suited to the weather conditions, layering light clothing is one way to make sure you don’t become too hot and flustered during your tour of the city.

If you are visiting the Vatican or any of Rome’s splendid churches, you should dress with care, as shorts, mini skirts or bare shoulders are frowned upon. This dress code is particularly strict for women, who are expected to dress modestly. Longer, Bermuda-length shorts are acceptable for entry to most of Rome’s holy places, but if you wear anything shorter you may well be refused entry to any religious attraction, including St Peter’s Basilica.

Accommodation in Rome varies a lot in quality and price. There are adequate cheap sleeps and plenty of luxury rentals. Rome holiday apartments are very popular, and if your holiday apartment is situated downtown you can tour this wonderful city at your leisure to fully experience Italy’s la dolce vita.