Thursday, May 27, 2010

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From James Martin, your Guide to Europe Travel
It's finally turned warm and sunny here in Italy, and we've been poking around, looking for great stories. Today we're going to Montecatini Terme, Tuscany's famous spa town, where a music festival is going on in the baths. This weekend there's cantine aperti, a festival at wineries all over Italy. Things are definitely warming up!

Monte Palace Tropical Gardens
Could these gardens be the most interesting in Europe? These gardens are full of art, gems, peacocks, modern African sculpture and more. Take the virtual tour as we have a gourmet lunch and head out to see all the things that grow on Madiera Island.

Cuisine from the Center of Portugal
Is Portuguese cuisine the most underrated cuisine in Europe? When was the last time you had good Portuguese food in your town--assuming you're not living in Portugal? It's pretty hard to find, isn't it? In any case, you might be surprised at the variety of flavors found in central Portugal, so here's a little illustrated guide to the best food I found on a recent trip to the center of Portugal and the Schist Villages in the mountains.

Montecatini Terme and the Estate Regina
The famous Tuscan spa town hosts a classical music festival all summer long. Plus, Montecatini Terme makes a fine base from which to explore other Tuscan gems many tourists never see, like Pistoia and Monsummano Terme, as well as the standards like Florence and Lucca.

Nafplion Greece Travel Guide
Nafplion is one of my favorites on the Greek Mainland. There's nothing like walking up those 899 steps to the Palamidi Fortress to see the spectacular views and to get you hungry for some Greek food. And if you're looking for ancient artifacts, why not see them in the Venetian palace that serves as the Archaeological Museum?

 


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