Notifying Ops Team of Media Opportunities This ranking system will provide appropriate guidance to the ops team when entertaining journalists on tours. Using a range of key performance indicators, the PR team will communicate media opportunities in advance to best prepare operations. The PR Team Will: Notify the ops teamRead More →
How to Get Skip the Line Vatican Tickets Without Guided Tour Though the Vatican Museums are a must when visiting Rome, sometimes a guided tour isn’t in the cards. Not to worry, there is still a way to skip the line at the Vatican without a guided tour. Check outRead More →
The Best Florence Tours to Take and Why + Map Looking into visiting Florence? Good choice. Florence is home to countless classic artworks, beautiful architecture and delicious local cuisine. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which Florence tours to experience during your visit. InRead More →
How to Visit Rome with Kids Traveling around Rome with a group of fit adults can be hard. Adding kids into the mix requires some planning. It is absolutely possible to see the Colosseum and Vatican with kids, you just need to know the right information before planning to doRead More →
What is Ferragosto? If you visit Italy around August 15, you might notice that many shops are closed. Why is this? It’s Ferragosto. This ancient holiday celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and, for many, marks the start of summer vacations. Read our guide to find out more aboutRead More →
What is St. Peter and Paul’s Day? Did you know that June 29th is St. Peter and Paul’s Day, an important feast day in the Catholic church? Roman schools and banks are closed and the city celebrates with both religious and secular festivities. Check out this blog to learn moreRead More →
How Many Days Should YOU Spend in Rome? In Rome there’s so much to do, it makes sense to tailor your trip to your interests. While planning their trips, many travelers ask us how much time they should spend in each city. The answer, believe it or not, is quiteRead More →
Guide to the Gallery of the Candelabra in the Vatican In the late 19th century, the Vatican was an island surrounded by an enemy country: Italy. Pope Leo XIII was practically a prisoner inside the Vatican walls and to cheer himself up, he created the Candelabra Gallery. In this guide,Read More →
Guide to the Swiss Guard: The Vatican’s Security System Either on television or in Rome, if you’ve already had the chance to visit the city, you might have noticed some men dressed in a peculiar way standing close to the pope or around the Vatican itself. Well, those men areRead More →
How Did the Colosseum Break? Whether or not you’ve already been to Rome, you may have noticed from pictures that some parts of this ancient structure are missing. Unfortunately, that’s correct. The monument lost its original shape centuries ago. Despite this sad event though, the Colosseum managed to preserve itsRead More →
