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The Magic of Sicily

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September 29, 2020

Sicily, the largest island in Italy and the Mediterranean Sea, is the remnant of a land bridge that once connected Europe and Africa. Because of this special position, between…

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Enjoy a Villa Holiday and Bring the Whole Family Along

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September 29, 2020

Now that summer 2020 and the memories of cancelled holidays and quarantine is starting to fade, families in search of sun, sand and unforgettable memories will love the assortment…

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Tuscan Dreams with Simpson Travel

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January 31, 2018

Like many families, we have been struggling with the January blues thanks to a sustained bout of the lurgy which has seen the whole family ill at some point…

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My Top Tips for visiting Miracle Square and Pisa

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September 29, 2016

The fourth port we docked in on our Mediterranean cruise aboard Carnival Vista was Livorno which is a short coach ride from Pisa and Florence.
We made the decision to…

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Our top places to visit in Rome

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September 10, 2016

Our recent cruise aboard the Carnival Vista first took is to Messina, Sicily, then Naples where we made a visit to Pompeii and the next stop was Civitavecchia, the port closest…