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Best of Sicily (http://www.bestofsicily.com)
Information about Sicily including travel FAQs, tips about what to see on the island, where to stay, history, language, culture, and cuisine. From Best of Sicily, A guide to Sicilian travel and all things Sicilian.

Capriweb (http://www.capriweb.com)
Travel guide to Capri, Bay of Naples, and the Amalfi Coast. Includes itineraries, photographs, and links to hotels and transport. In Italian, Polish, and English.

Citta d'Arte della Pianura Padana (http://www.circuitocittadarte.it)
Metasite (Art Cities of the Po Valley) links to the 11 historic cities of the Po Valley, including Bologna, Verona, and Mantua. Includes information on the amenities of the city, guided tours, local products, and events calendar. In Italian and English.

DiscoverItalia (http://www.discoveritalia.com/index.asp?lingua=en)
Information about tourist attractions and facilities for all of Italy. Includes itineraries, city information (with tourist sites), maps, photographs, and some virtual tours. Searchable.

Embassy of Italy in Washington (http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/ambasciata_washington)
Includes data and information about the Embassy, bilateral relations, services, and related links. In English and Italian.

ENIT. Italian State Tourism Board (http://www.enit.it/default.asp?Lang=UK)
ENIT is responsible for the overseas promotion of tourism in Italy. Links to information about the country's art and museums, history, leisure activities, travel information, and nature.

FXHistory. Historical Currency Exchange Rates (http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory)
Converts currencies within a 2,000-daty timeframe. Maintained by Oanda.com, "the currency site."

La Gazzetta dello Sport (http://www.gazzetta.it)
National sports newspaper. In Italian.

Italian Tourist Web Guide (http://www.itwg.com)
Travel information (reservations and travel packages) for all of Italy -- hotels, restaurants, public transportation, car rentals, cultural events, annual commercial fairs, and local attractions. In English and Italian.

Lonely Planet WorldGuide: Italy (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/italy/)
Basic information for travelers to Italy--introduction and background information, events, transportation, and money. Includes links to Lonely Planet's sites on Florence, Rome, Venice, and more.

Travel and Enjoy Sicily. Sicilian.Net (http://www.sicilian.net)
Information about many aspects of the island, including its history, geography, folklore, cuisine, music, hotels, and practical information for tourists. Includes links to accommodations, photographs, and maps.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers' Health. Health Information for Travelers to Countries in Western Europe (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/westeurp.htm)
Information on health and safety topics to include vaccinations, diseases, health risks, travel notices, and references and resources.

U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs. Travel. State.Gov (http://travel.state.gov)
Search on Italy for consular information sheets, travel warnings, and the country specific general page.

United States Diplomatic Mission to Italy (http://www.usembassy.it)
Includes consular and visa information, U.S. policy issues, Web pages from Consulates, most embassy sections, news, and more. In Italian and English.

Welcome to Italy (http://www.emmeti.it/index.uk.html)
Links to travel and tourism, accommodations, art and museums, cooking, and more. By Massimo Tonelli.

Yahoo! Italia. Sport e tempo libero (http://it.dir.yahoo.com/Sport%5Fe%5Ftempo%5Flibero/)
Links to sites devoted to such subjects as aviation, cooking, games, outdoor activities, sports, and travel. In Italian.

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