Ron Kozak - Distinctive Gay Travel

07/20/2019

Will need to delay this bucket list destination for a couple years.

The Indonesian government announced today, Friday, July 19, 2019, that it will ban tourism by closing Komodo Island in 2020. Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home |

03/16/2019

Buongiorno! A typical Italian breakfast is usually a pastry or something similar and a coffee. You're more likely to find something sweet rather than savory for breakfast in Italy!

03/14/2019

Italy is known for it's wines and many of the finest wines don't make it out of Italy, or at least out of Europe. The wineries just can not produce enough to meet the demand of having an outside exporter. We can arrange private wine tastings, tours and even lunches at some amazing wineries throughout Italy. It's an amazing (and delicious!) way of immersing yourself into the authentic culture of Italy.

03/12/2019

Lake Como is Italy's most famous "vacation lake." It's a very romantic destination - great for honeymooners. Such a beautiful area.

03/09/2019

The Roman Forum at night. I love how all of the historic sites in Rome take on a whole different feel when lit up at night.

03/07/2019

Italy has some of the best shopping in the world! Have you dreamed of the extra special experience of boutiques closing up for you to shop privately? We can help you arrange that!

03/05/2019

Full moon over Florence. Simply stunning.

03/02/2019

Wishing I could take a morning stroll down this path in Bologna. Do you wish you could join me?

02/28/2019

Daydreaming of Tuscany. Photos of this area are always so beautiful and peaceful looking but they are nothing compared to the real thing!

02/26/2019

Today would be a perfect day for wandering the streets of Puglia! It's got a little of everything - sun-bleached landscapes, silver olive groves, picturesque seascapes, and memorable hilltop and coastal towns.

02/23/2019

Ponte Pietra bridge in Verona was originally built in 100 BC. Still looking pretty good though, don't you think!

02/21/2019

No matter what angle you view it from, the Amalfi Coast is breathtaking!

02/19/2019

Want to avoid looking like tourist when you visit Italy? Here's a tip...you can order a straight coffee (un caffe) any time of night or day but Italians stay away from Cappuccino after about 11 am. If you see a bunch of people sitting around drinking cappuccini at three in the afternoon, or worse, after dinner - congratulations, you've found the tourist bar!

02/16/2019

Lake Como is breathtakingly beautiful no matter what angle you view it from! This belongs on everyone's "must see" list!

02/14/2019

Verona is called the city of love and romance. Certainly looks romantic in the evening light, doesn't it?

02/12/2019

Today would be a perfect day to spend an afternoon wandering through the Borghese Gallery in Rome. Tickets sell out every day. Our travel partners in Italy will arrange for private guides who will take care of tickets for you and make sure you see the "best of the best" works of art. They'll provide as much or as little background and history as you want to hear.

02/09/2019

Do you still make a wish on a coin and toss it in to a fountain? If so, come to Italy prepared with lots of coins and lots of wishes! It is full of beautiful fountains like this one in Assisi

02/07/2019

Who says skyscrapers are a "modern invention?" The Italian village of San Gimignano has a few "medieval skyscrapers!"

02/05/2019

Michelangelo described the Pantheon that it looks more like the work of angels, not humans. It is definitely an amazing example of Roman architecture and engineering. Did you know that even today it remains the largest unsupported dome in the world?

02/02/2019

Have you visited the Bocca della Verità or the "Mouth of Truth" in Rome? Superstitious visitors say it bites off the hand of anyone not telling the truth. In all likelihood, it was once used as a drain cover!

01/31/2019

A walk across the Ponte Sant'Angelo, or Bridge of Angels, in Rome is a must just to see the 10 beautiful angel sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (the Bernini angels) that line the bridge.

01/29/2019

I love all of the colorful buildings of Vernazza in Cinque Terre set against the blue water. Can't you picture yourself enjoying your vacation here?

01/26/2019

Summer is just better on Capri! There is no better time to start planning (hint, hint!).

01/24/2019

Don't you just love how colorful Italy is? It makes scenes like this of Manarola In Cinque Terre even more stunning! Who is ready to go?

01/22/2019

Florence by sunset. Absolutely stunning!

01/22/2019

It looks like the Queen of the Skies may soon become the Queen of the Seas. The world’s largest eco-friendly underwater theme park is planned to open in the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain. The park, which is set to span over 100,000 square meters, will feature a decommissioned Boeing 747 as its centerpiece. The Jumbo Jet is reportedly the largest aircraft to ever be submerged.
Danielle Vito|TPG

01/21/2019

Brazil will soon eliminate visa requirements for visitors from the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia, although firm timelines have not yet been announced.

Previously Americans had to undergo stringent visa requirements to enter Brazil, mirroring the experience of Brazilians who sought US entry visas: A Brazilian tourist visa currently costs US passport holders $44 for two-year entry, or $160 for 10-year entry.
Katherine Fan|TPG

01/19/2019

The suit of armor fits perfectly here on the streets of San Gimignano, Italy. It's like we've stepped back in time!

01/17/2019

The Pantheon is Rome's most well preserved monument. Standing inside and seeing the column of light coming down from the oculus is nothing short of awe inspiring!

01/15/2019

How does dinner at a cafe in Tuscany sound tonight?