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An armchair tour of Italy

It takes only one trip to Italy to become enamored with her culture, history, people and food.

Sink yourself into a comfy chair with a cup of espresso and a biscotti.

"Benvenuto all'Italia!" - Welcome to Italy!



Canals are the only roads in the car-less city of Venice and, the only vehicles are boats. Even the FedEx truck is a boat! About 400 bridges connect the 118 small islands that make up Venice. In the past, Venice's gondolas were a means of transportation from one part of the city to another. Today, they're used by tourists, or for weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies.
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