Italy's Casinos

Try your luck at any of Italy's gambling casinos- in the north 90 km from Turin you will find Casino de la Valle in the spa town of Saint-Vincent with to die for views. Or head to the coast and mingle with the beautiful people at Casino' San Remo.

Last evening in Venice? Try your luck at the tables at the winter casino Ca' Vendramin Calergi open September thru April. Want to experience Europe's best of the best? Then only Campione d'Italia, an Italian enclave surrounded by Switzerland, will do.



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Sleep in Italian Luxury

If you long for a good night's sleep, treat yourself to Italian bed linens and blankets.

Italian company Sferra of Venice have been making linens since 1891.

Italian linens and bedding are made from 100% Egyptian cotton. Their cashmere blankets are made from 100% mongolian fleece.

Cashmere is the undercoat of goats and only a handful of cashmere can be combed from each goat.

The cashmere is then graded and sold at auctions to European tailors and mills.

Visit Sferra's website for pricing and care instructions http://www.sferralinens.com/product/blankets/714/sferra-savoy.html - you'll never sleep better.

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Carnevale di Venezia 2010

Carnevale, derived from its Latin meaning of "farewell to meat" dates back to the 12th century. Carnevale is the period between the Epiphany and the beginning of Lent and marks the passing of Winter into Spring. Beginning February 6 through February 16, St. Mark's Square will be alive with dancers, actors, musicians and non stop pageants, processions, masquerades, balls, concerts, and banquets. The Grand Ball of the Pulcinella will take place in the Marco Polo Ballroom of the Luna Hotel Baglioni near the Piazza San Marco. The last event of Carnevale will be held in the elaborate 14th century Palazzo Pesaro Papafava. I'll be richly dressed in brocade and velvet wearing a Moretta mask. See you at Carnevale! For more information, visit http://www.venice-carnival-italy.com/ -- some events are already sold out.

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Venice Film Festival

The 66th Annual Venice Film Festival will take place on the Island of Lido September 2-12, 2009.The festival dates back to August 6, 1932 when the first film showing was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

The location of the screening is the Palazzo del Cinema on Venice Lido a small quiet island 10 minutes from St. Mark's Square. For more information, send email inquiries to biglietteria.cinema@labiennate.org

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