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LetsTravelRome: Italian taxi drivers protest, jam Rome.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Italian taxi drivers protest, jam Rome. Tuesday 18 July 2006. On Monday, over 2,000 drivers protested against the government’s plans to liberalize the taxi service. In Rome, the airport and main train station were deserted of taxis. Milan, Turin and Bologna taxi drivers only responded to emergency calls. Civil Service Minister Luigi Nicolais invited suggestions for improving the centre-left government’s bill, but refused withdrawal. Posted by Les Sheppard @ 9:30 AM. New Italian Ph...
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LetsTravelRome: Rome in Top 5 for 2007 Travel Trends Survey:
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Saturday, January 13, 2007. Rome in Top 5 for 2007 Travel Trends Survey:. Internationally, the big story is Italy, which apparently has yet to reach its peak in popularity. In fact, Rome's fourth place finish and Italy's overall increased strength dovetails nicely with last year's Carlson Wagonlit Travel International Summit in Rome. For all the latest on travel to Rome, including flight and accommodation deals, go to our homepage now. Posted by Les Sheppard @ 4:42 AM. Lazio and Fiorentina Back in Serie A.
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LetsTravelRome: April 2006
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Sunday, April 09, 2006. Anniversaries mark papal schedule after Easter. Vatican, April 5th - Pope Benedict XVI will have a few days of rest immediately after Easter, as he marks the first anniversary of his election. On Easter Monday- Pasquetta or "Little Easter" in Italy- the Pope will make a single public appearance at the papal summer residence, to lead the Regina Caeli: the midday prayer that replaces the Angelus during the 40 days of Eastertide. April 19, then, will be the first anniversary of the n...
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LetsTravelRome: December 2005
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Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Travel Rome Boss Says City Remains US Top Travel Spot. When in Rome", whether you're hoping for a glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI or longing to make a wish at the famous Trevi Fountain, it's clear - Rome is one of the top European destinations for this coming spring. Not only is Rome currently the top TripAdvisor destination," said Christine Petersen, senior vice president of marketing at TripAdvisor, "but our users are saying that visiting Rome now is a great way to experience...
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LetsTravelRome: August 2005
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Sunday, August 14, 2005. Looking For A Specific Page On Our Website? Many readers have asked me for an updated site index so that they could find pages quickly and easily, so here it is. The Lets Travel Rome Site Index. You can go straight to the page you are looking for from here without searching around the site and wasting valuable time. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site. Just the home page for our website. Our overview of some of the most beautiful sights in Rome. Deals on Flights to Rome.
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LetsTravelRome: Swifts: kings of Roman skies
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Thursday, July 13, 2006. Swifts: kings of Roman skies. Swifts are useful allies during the early summer months with their efficient disposal of mosquitoes, flies, gnats and wasps. Sitting on a Rome roof-terrace one early summer evening during cocktail hour, I overheard an American girl ask: What’s with those birds up there? They’re swallows, eating all those insects that bite you, her companion replied. Among the fastest-flying birds in the world, these extraordinary creatures never sit on a limb or a te...
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LetsTravelRome: Tracking site spots World Cup effect
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Friday, July 14, 2006. Tracking site spots World Cup effect. The 'World Cup Effect' meant Germany has been the top performing destination for holiday home rentals in the first half of 2006, according to data from www.Holiday-Rentals.co.uk. Perennial Brit favourite, Tenerife remained popular too, with a healthy 20% rise in the average number of enquiries per property per month compared to 2005, despite a 66% growth in the number of properties available to rent on the site. Despite an increase of 69% in th...
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LetsTravelRome: May 2006
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Sunday, May 28, 2006. Forget the Sopranos, watch out for shady grannies in Italy. By Carol Pucci - Seattle Times staff columnist. Thinking of a trip to Italy soon? You won't be going alone. The land of Leonardo and caffè latte ranks among the top foreign destinations for Americans, travel writers included. Shortchanging is common. So is overcharging. One news report carried a story about a tourist from Hong Kong being billed $1,251 for a beer on the swank Via Veneto in Rome where beers usually co...He ba...
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LetsTravelRome: Rome set to come alive on White Night.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Rome set to come alive on White Night. Rome is set to come alive on the night of September 9th, as La Notte Bianca (the White Night) sees visual arts, dance, music and a host of other events take place around the city. Major venues including the Borghese Gallery and the Villa Medici play host to more than 100 events all over the Eternal City and free public transport services ferry locals and visitors alike from place to place. Posted by Les Sheppard @ 11:40 AM. Hi, Now that you...
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LetsTravelRome: November 2005
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Friday, November 25, 2005. Italy gets a taste of winter. Early snow and icy winds sweep the peninsula. ANSA) - Rome, November 23 - After enjoying a very mild autumn, Italy this week finds itself in the grips of a chilly preview of the winter to come . Temperatures began dropping at the weekend and snow soon followed after the peninsula got caught between a cold front from the north and damp air rising from the south . Further north, snow was reported around Milan, while the northeast Friuli-Venezia Giuli...