Archive for: October 2009October 14, 2009 Rail Europe Winter Trains go on Sale 14 October
For those planning ski holidays or doing some train travel in France, please note that winter train tickets go on sale from 14 October, 2009 through Rail Europe. Normally, French trains can be booked a maximum of 3 months …
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October 12, 2009 Portugal Masters – Algarve
Okay, so Tiger Woods has clinched the Presidents Cup for the American team, but here’s another chance to have a go at a golf championship title! Swing along to Vilamoura in the Algarve where the Portugal Masters will be …
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October 10, 2009 Pedal Power in the Eternal City
It may have taken two attempts to get it started, but Rome now has a bike-sharing scheme that seems to be working. At 19 key points in the Eternal City, you’ll see bicycle stands with rows of smart-looking green …
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October 7, 2009 Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara – Eating out in Rome
If you’re tired of pasta and pizza and want something different, head for Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara where its filletti di baccala is famous amongst Romans and visitors alike. Filletti di baccala or salted codfish in batter is …
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October 5, 2009 What's new on the Rome restaurant scene
Larger than the print size of their specialty dishes and in bold print are the words “No Coperto and No Service Charge”. The pricey restaurants around Piazza Navona and elsewhere want us to know that if we dine …
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October 3, 2009 How to Claim your Tax Refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport
If you’re planning on doing some real shopping in Rome and intend claiming the VAT refund, the Customs process has changed a little as we found out this week. Non-EU residents who purchase goods to the value of Euro … October 2, 2009 Sagra dell’uva – Marino’s Grape Festival, Rome
It’s all happening in Marino this weekend – wine literally flows freely from the town’s main fountain. If you didn’t know about the annual Sagra dell’uva, you may be forgiven for thinking that a miracle is happening before …
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Getting to Castel Romano Designer Outlet – Rome Update
Getting to Castel Romano Designer Outlet is now so much easier and more affordable with the new Castel Romano daily shuttle service. We’ve checked it out and here is our latest update on Getting to Castel Romano.
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