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Things To Do in Castel Gandolfo, Rome
Perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sapphire blue waters of Lake Albano, Castel Gandolfo has given a long line of popes respite from the hordes and heat of Rome. In fact, this papal hilltop summer retreat enjoys all the same privileges as the Vatican, but is even bigger—the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo cover […]
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8 Day Trips From Rome: Where the Locals Go
If you are traveling to Italy, chances are Rome is in your itinerary. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been to the Eternal City or not, Rome is always worth a visit, and that goes double for the surrounding areas. Get ready to discover some of the best off-the-beaten-path spots with these 8 day trips from […]
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Off The Beaten Path: The 6 Best Italian Islands
Here at Olive Tree Escapes we make it our mission to broaden your perspective beyond the most traveled places. That’s why today, to put you in a summer mood, we have picked the 6 best Italian islands. They may be smaller in size than their more famous counterparts, but are just as much wanderlust-inspiring. Plus […]
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3 Off-The-Beaten-Path Seaside Destinations in Italy
We are in the shortest and coldest days of winter. Sometimes, at the start of my day, as I suit up to face the cold, I find myself wishing I could just flash forward to the summer. Can you relate at all? When this happens to me, I start fantasizing and I picture myself exploring […]
