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Looking for Italy travel guide? We have put together a collection of information we believe will help you plan a successful Italian holiday specially targeted for Piedmont Italy.

 

WEATHER IN TURIN

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TURIN TOURIST INFORMATION

Torino Provincia official website offers you many suggestions and activities you can do around Turin. One of the most important exhibition in the year 2010 is the showcase of Holy Shroud. It will run from 10 April to 23 May 2010. You can book your stay from this site.

Tourist information can also be obtained from:

1. Atrium Torino at Piazza Solferino open Mon to Sun from 9.30 am to 7.00 pm.

2. Porta Nuova Railway station open Mon to Sun from 9.30 am to 7.00 pm and on Sun 9.30 am to 3 pm.

3. Caselle International Airport open Mon to Sun 8.30 am to 10.30 pm.

 

FOR WINTER SPORTS

Turin mountains have one of the most extensive skiing area in the Alps. Competitive slopes, beginners or children slopes take your pick. Our glory lies in winter sports holidays having hosted the 2006 Winter Olympic. Head for our winter resorts at:

 

Bardonecchia - web cam of the area Cesana-Sansicario Claviere Pragelator - web cam of the area Sauze d'Oulx - a local favorite with many Piedmontesi Sestriere - another favorite as it is easy to reach

 

Best timing to do this is between December to April. You can get accommodations at either hotels, ski lodge or apartments.

 

TRAVEL AROUND IN ECONOMICAL WAYS

Get our Piedmonte Cards they are available for 2, 3, 5 and 7 days sight-seeing all over Piedmont Italy. For junior we have 2 days card. What it will offer you in savings?

1. FREE admission to more than 170 cultural sites - museums, monuments, exhibitions, fortresses, castles and royal residences.
2. FREE travel on the city over-ground public tourist transport - trams and buses.
3. 10% discounts on city sight-seeing tous on our open-top buses.
4. Special rates for car rental in partnership with Avis and Hertz.
5. Reductions on ChocoPass, Guided Tours, theatre, concerts and opera tickets.
6. Rebates when you buy sports equipments, adventure parks and outdoor activities.

You can buy these cards at Tourist Information centre located:

1. Torino International Airport
2. Piazza Castello via Garibaldi
3. Porta Nuova railway station
4. Participating retailers in the city

Costs of Cards:

1. 2 days at €19
2. 3 days at €22
3. 5 days at €31
4. 7 days at €35
5. Junior card at €10

Special note - Each Torino + Piedmonte card is valid for one adult and one kid under age 12.

 

TALKING ABOUT FOOD AND CHEFS

Enogastronomic critics and the most authoritative sector guides recently recommended 51 great chefs in Piedmont Italy. 11 are from Turin and the rest from other Provinces. Here's a copy of our Regione Piedmonte booklet on the Chef of Piedmont Italy for your reading pleasure. This booklet contains 68 pages providing contact information of restaurants, background on the chef and house specialty you must try. Sample some of these chef's cooking skills while on your holiday in our home.

We have got your dining experience covered here.

 

WE ARE ALSO FAMOUS FOR GOLF

There are over 40 golf clubs located across the region. Our golf courses are seldom crowded therefore you can tee off at your desired time almost everytime. There are about 15 golf clubs that are open to the public that you can book to stay. Some are historical villas converted others farmhouses renovated as well as those that are recently built. These are ideal choices if you intend to have a golf holiday at the same time wanting to enjoy enchanting greens offered by our panaromic landscapes. If you choose a club near to the south of Piedmont Italy it is less than an hour from the Ligurian Riviera.

Torino & Piemonte Golf site offers a comprehensive search for golf holidays in Piedmont Italy.

Some suggestions:

Looking for something near to the French border. They say it is quite a difficult course Golf Club C'Amata Via Postioma 44, I-31033 Castelfranco Treviso.

Royal Park Golf & CC S.r.l is located in nature reserve with lots of wildlife and quite tough terrains. Rotta Cerbiatta, 24 10070 Fiano, Turin.

 

SOME OF THE BEST SEARCH ENGINES FOR TRAVEL

No matter what people tell you it is always good to compare quotes from different sources to find the best deals for your Italian holidays or Italy honeymoon.

1. Search Hundreds of Sites at Once To Help You Find the Best Deals. KAYAK.com. You can also set fare alerts in Kayak to help you plan down the line.

 

2. CheapOAir.com another choice. Their airfares deals are usually the best sometimes you can get as low as 65% discount.

 

3. Search for the best deals for hotels using one of Europe best booking engine Booking.com has over 100,000 hotels for you to search from.

 

 

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