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Chiesa Evangelica Valdese – Classical Concert
Chiesa Evangelica Valdese - A Venue for Classical Music: Singing is an important part of the Waldensian church service, so it is natural that Chiesa Evangelica Valdese is a venue for classical music in Rome. At the Great Opera meets Ballet in Rome you can enjoy wonderful lyrical singers, a couple of classical dancers and a famous quartet … [Read More...]
Portofino – A Shopper’s Paradise?
Shopping in Portofino - Portofino Has Plenty of Designer Shops: Most tourists don't go to Portofino to shop, for the simple reason that this picturesque harbour resort town has a reputation for being expensive. Yet, around the small crowded harbour, there are so many Italian and international luxury brand names and other shops that you have to … [Read More...]
Château de Versailles – Royal Serenade & Night Fountains
Château de Versailles - An Evening of Royal Serenade & Night Fountains: The Château de Versailles or Palace of Versailles, home to three French monarchs, is one of France's top attractions. Millions of visitors come to Versailles each year to admire the Palace and its magnificent gardens. The exquisite furniture, art and antiques in … [Read More...]
A One Night Stop at the Hotel Regina Elena
Hotel Review: Best Western Regina Elena Hotel, Santa Margherita Ligure: When our coach shot past the centre of Santa Margherita Ligure and pulled in at the Best Western Regina Elena Hotel further up the road, we were a little disappointed. We were only staying in the Italian Riviera for one night to visit Portofino and the Hotel Regina Elena … [Read More...]
How to Get to Portofino
How to Get to Portofino by Air, Train, Bus and Ferry: Portofino is located about 45km east of Genoa on the eastern stretch of the Italian Riviera. Genoa is the hub for all transportation along the Italian Riviera and from Genoa to Positano travellers have a choice of travel by train or ferry. Portofino is also easily reachable from Rome by … [Read More...]
