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ITPC Secrets<br />
Welcome to a Shopper’s Wonderland<br />
“There is a street in Rome, Via Cola di Rienzo, that has a store for everybody,” Barbara<br />
Crawford of Visit <strong>Italy</strong> Tours confides. “I run when I’m there so that in very little time I can<br />
find everything I need. There are stores specializing in scarves, blouses, men’s clothing, perfumes,<br />
linens, candy, flowers, and more.” That’s why <strong>Italy</strong> is a shopper’s Paradise: there is<br />
something for all tastes.<br />
For bargains it’s advisable to go in January and in July when sale season is in bloom, but<br />
everything is so beautiful in <strong>Italy</strong> that paying a little more is worth the price any time. “I realize,”<br />
Barbara continues, “that Italian fashion is two years ahead of American, so when I buy<br />
something there I can definitely wear it for more than one season here in the U.S. What’s also<br />
special about Italian clothing is the quality, which is impeccable, the out of the ordinary<br />
design, and the unique colors.”<br />
When planning your trip to <strong>Italy</strong>, set aside some time between visits to monuments and<br />
museums to do a little shopping and look for local treasures. “There is a small shop on the<br />
Rialto Bridge in Venice,” Barbara says, “where I always buy Murano jewelry, both for myself<br />
and for presents. It’s not the cheapest place, but the designs are so nice and unique that they<br />
will definitely make a strong impression.”<br />
Many towns are known for particular products. Some examples are: Como (Lombardy) for<br />
silk, Deruta (Umbria) and Faenza (Emilia-Romagna) for pottery, Empoli (Tuscany) for the production<br />
of bottles and glasses in green glass, and Prato (Tuscany) for textiles. Alghero<br />
(Sardinia) and Torre Annunziata (Campania) are centers for crafts made from coral; every town<br />
has something unique to offer.<br />
CONTACT INFORMATION<br />
Tel 800 255 3535 Fax 310 649 6880<br />
www.visititalytours.com<br />
info@visititalytours.com<br />
The Official Guide to Italian Tourism<br />
Photo courtesy of Natasha Lardera.<br />
Company Profile<br />
<strong>Italy</strong> Now<br />
Visit <strong>Italy</strong> Tours is <strong>Italy</strong>’s finest tour<br />
operator, specializing in custom<br />
designed tours for individuals and spe-<br />
cial interest groups. With offices and<br />
representatives throughout <strong>Italy</strong>, you<br />
are assured the best quality service,<br />
including car rental, chauffeur driven<br />
limousines, hotel accommodations,<br />
sightseeing, and special interest tours.<br />
“If you haven’t been to <strong>Italy</strong> with us,<br />
you haven’t been to <strong>Italy</strong>.”<br />
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