Monthly Archives: January 2012

Planning for Travel to Italy

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Since it is almost February I am getting more excited about my upcoming trip to Italy this spring and have been making travel plans and arranging itineraries and hotel accommodations. My friend Sue will be going with me and she … Continue reading →

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Costa Concordia – Latest News

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I am saddened that there were no more survivors from those listed as missing on the Costa Concordia, and according to the latest reports 17 are confirmed dead and the remaining 15 people missing are not likely to have survived … Continue reading →

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Latest Report on Cruise Ship Disaster

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Margie Miklas

All the major news organizations are covering this tragedy so it is a lot easier to get news, unlike the flooding disaster in the Cinque Terre a few months ago. According to CNN this morning there are now 11 fatalities … Continue reading →

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Italy Authorities Arrest Cruise Ship Captain

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Margie Miklas

The latest news reports on the cruise ship disaster off the coast of Italy confirm a total of five deaths and the cruise ship captain has been arrested by the Italian authorities. He has been accused of manslaughter as well … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Disaster in Italy

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I just read the news about the terrible disaster in Italy where the Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscany coast and half the ship was submerged in a very short time. As of now three people have died and … Continue reading →

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Vatican Museum Tops in Tourist Destinations

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Anyone who has been to Italy has likely been to the Vatican Museum and waited in line like I have to get inside. Ansa, the Italian news agency reports that for the first time, the Vatican Museum has had over … Continue reading →

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Rome’s Colosseum Considers Limiting Visitors

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Margie Miklas

ANSA reports today that the Colosseum is considering limiting the numbers of tourists to 6000 at any one time. Other tourist attractions in Italy have limited visitors, most notably the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where only 30 people are allowed  … Continue reading →

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