Venice is built on the water, and whether you're in a gondola or on the sidewalk, you might catch a wave. There's more than Carnevale and San Marco -- shop the Rialto's markets for trinkets, vegetables, and fish fresh from the boat. Then stay till night for a scene most tourists don't see. Get a taste of the Most Serene Republic on T&T's Real Travels in Venetian Carnevale DVD at carnevale.ttrealtravels.com.
Tuscany's hill towns are known for towering stone ramparts and excellent wine. Montalcino is no exception. Explore this tiny village, its medieval fortress, and the classic osterias serving the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. Get more tastes of Italy on T&T's Real Travels in Italy DVD at www.ttrealtravels.com.
In France's Loire Valley sits the royal Chateau d'Amboise. With sweeping views of the river and majestic ramparts, this medieval castle is a romantic start to a French tour. Visit castles, cathedrals, and more on T&T's Real Travels in France DVD at www.ttrealtravels.com.
Along the Chianti Road in Tuscany, you'll find few places as charming to taste the breadth of Italy's wines as Greve. In this small town, you can sip chiantis, super-Tuscans, and Brunello di Monatalcino, among others, at one high-tech enoteca. Explore many more flavors of Tuscany on T&T's Real Travels in Italy DVD at carnevale.ttrealtravels.com.
Venice is built on the water, and whether you're in a gondola or on the sidewalk, you might catch a wave. There's more than Carnevale and San Marco -- shop the Rialto's markets for trinkets, vegetables, and fish fresh from the boat. Then stay till night for a scene most tourists don't see. Get a taste of the Most Serene Republic on T&T's Real Travels in Venetian Carnevale DVD at carnevale.ttrealtravels.com.
Step into Piazza San Marco at the festival season of Carnevale -- the grandest party in Venice, Italy. People come from all over the world to see and be seen in elaborate historical and fantasy costumes during the two weeks of celebrations, parties, theatricals, and balls before Lent. Go behind the masks on T&T's Real Travels in Venetian Carnevale DVD at carnevale.ttrealtravels.com.