FINALLY: Italy is a safe country!

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It is safe to live in Italy and it is safe to travel to Italy.

Only 12 out of 7904 Italian cities are affected by such measures:

•             Lombardy: Bertonico, Casalpusterlengo, Castelgerundo, Castiglione D'Adda, Codogno, Fombio, Maleo, San Fiorano, Somaglia, Terranova dei Passerini.

•             Veneto: Vo’ Euganeo

The remainder of the country, including the Italian regions where the cities in temporary isolation are located, is safe and accessible. All services and activities for citizens and tourists are normally provided and the quality of life, for which Italy is famous world-wide, remains high.

For additional information, please consult the following links:

•             Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

•             Ministry of Health

•             National Institute of Health

•             EpiCentro, portal of epidemiology for public health

•             World Health Organization

The Italian National Health System, among the most efficient in the world, immediately implemented procedures directed at safeguarding citizens and tourists. Intense controls made it possible for the Italian Government to monitor and contain the spreading of Covid-19 from the earliest diffusion outside the Chinese borders.

The adoption of extraordinary preventive actions, such as the temporary closure of several sites or the suspension of several events, represents cautionary measures which have nothing to do with the spreading of the virus throughout the Italian territory. All services and activities for citizens and tourists are normally provided and the quality of life, for which Italy is famous world-wide, remains high.

MiBACT - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale

Ministero della Salute

YOU CAN STILL HAVE A FUN WEEKEND IN ITALY!
While crowded places can be a little akward in these days here goes a suggestion by #RHI on where to go and enjoy fresd air, open spaces, tradition, culture and, of course, true and tasty food.

Roma has a variety of small towns and villages within 10 miles, each of them proudly upholding their own identity and easy to go around on your own pace. 

 The Castelli Romani is a belt of small villages south of Rome; on green hills famous for their wineyards and landscapes. Great for family time and fitness lovers.

Tarquinia is a peaceful village north of Rome; with most of the Etruscan civilization remains, dating from times before the Romans even existed. Good for culture, mistery, a walk back in time and dedicated (now empty) museums.

We are #RHI and we care about your time in our country: let's make it worth and pleasurable!

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TIRED? BORED? TOO MUCH WEDNESDAY?

Here goes a FUNNY VIDEO to brighten up your day!

Italian made so simple that you'll start considering a trip to Italy, it maybe!

1. Be happy.

2. Don't give up: you made so much to get where you are.

3. Repeat and improve.

3 COMMON QUESTIONS ON TRAVELING TO ITALY

As we read about European countries closing borders against Italy we need to investigate deeper, without going mainstream on rumors and nonsensical panic.

All countries and everyone has the absolute right to do what they think best for their health.

Abiding to this point it is absolutely normal that Italians traveling from CONTROLLED areas are requested to quarantine wherever they arrive to; wouldn’t you do exactly the same at your own place?

Other Italians are just going around like, French, Germans, Americans, and many more do wile are also dealing with the disease.

1 – Is Italy doomed?

There are no main cities ot touristic attractions  that are dangerous currently.

@theocalitaly shows in the blog http://bit.ly/2uoF4Mi a map where you can see how far Venice and Milan are actually from the locked-down areas.

2 - But why so many cases in Italy?

Italian government keeps performing daily hundreds of tests to detect and other related cases; and this is the reason why you became aware of so many cases in our country; it is called prevention. And we are proud to detect in such a large advance the cases. Numbers are big, as our families are, and as our world-famous family gatherings are. Yes, we had fatalities, and we are sorry indeed, but they are statistically below the range and restricted to a certain age and/or medical condition.

3 - So: is it safe to go visit Italy?

I ‘ll use the U.S. CDC words (Centers for Disease Control And Prevention) http://bit.ly/399fh9W that state how basic hygiene can totally prevent contagion.

Just that simple.

So, based on the above points we recommend:

1-     Plan ahead your destinations and verify on accountable websites; not just the news.

2-     We Italians like large gatherings; if you do not, just book a quite place: there’s plenty and cozy!

3-     Keep performing your regular hygiene procedures, and…

Enjoy your stay in Italy!

3 GOOD REASONS FOR NOT PANIKING ON CORONAVIRUS

I am healthy despite living in Italy and visiting Asia already twice in 2020. Miracle? No.

On the World Health Organization (WHO) official website there is a video  http://bit.ly/2VjweL8 about it all; from the beginning till today. It reports some Standard Hygiene Measures, that are not far from a healthy person’s routine: cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing; avoiding intimate contact with those who are showing sick; washing hands frequently. These things should be observed daily by anyone; don’t  we all do, already?

Furthermore on February 21^st the Italian State released an official information about its position as follows:  http://bit.ly/39YU8PV. So, if you are rightfully concerned, keep in mind:

1 – Apply everyday’s hygienic procedures.

               It helps preventing a lot more disgusting things to happen.

2 – Do not go to the black-listed cities.

               Must you, really?

3 – Keep calm and carry on.

               As many other disease, if reported on time, it can be cured.

See you soon!

3 TIPS TO OBTAIN VISA SMOOTHLY

So, you have decided to come to Italy and are wondering if you need a Visa.

If you are not holding a European Community Passport (for instance U.K.) you will find these infos useful.

Have a look at this link to see the laws and requirements in detail: it’s from the Schengen Visa Info official website. As they suggest you could also log in to the VFS Global Website and select the VFS office closest to you. They are in three metro cities- Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata so select the one with the closest jurisdiction. For instance if you are from Shimla, your nearest centre will be to apply for a Visa from Delhi. If you are from Hyderabad, your centre will be Mumbai. Similarly for Eastern India and Nepal, your centre will be Kolkata. That is to say that Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai will accept applications from residents of the States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu; the Union Territories of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Pondicherry.

Which documents are required when applying for a Italy Schengen Visa? As Ishita proposes in her blog you will nedd to have in your hands:

Application form signed by the person traveling (which is you!)

Confirmed ticket or reservation of return.

Income proof that shows that you have the means to travel to a foreign country. A No Objection letter from your place of work works well.

Six-months stamped Statement of Accounts from your bank (Have enough balance to show that you can sustain yourself during your travel.)

Form 16 from the past 3 years.

Overseas Medical Insurance covering up to EUR 30,000. Extra copies of Passport.

Proof of stay in Italy.

If your stay is sponsored, a Letter of Invitation from your Sponsor in Italy.

A Schengen approved passport sized photograph. For more details refer to this link.

1 – Remember to apply for Visa in the Consulate of the Country you will first land.

Only one application wil do.

2 – visit the VFS Global Website.

3 – Have ALL your documents ready before even making an enquiry.

…and we shall see you soon in Italy!

3 TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO ITALY WITH KIDS

Italy has a name for being a "family" country; and we are not talking Godfather, here...

We italians adore our family and the most important part of it is the children. They are our future, our legacy and our pride and joy.

But when it comes to travelling with kids we also have questions and perplexities: too many museums? Will they like to spend time in an art city?

We propose you a reading in the website https://ournextadventure.co quoting: who needs to visit the Uffizi when the entire city of Florence is a walking museum? A favorite family-friendly sites included Boboli Gardens, Mercato Centrale, the carousel at Piazza della Republica, and Piazzale Michelangelo.

Italy offers will offer in many of its cities, if not all, big squares and large gardens; as Katherine Edwards points out in her blog: https://www.thelocal.it/20170322/parks-gardens-to-visit-in-italy-spring-nature-flowers-travel there is plently of spaces where to reconnect and bond with your loved ones in a magnificent display of nature.

So, when planning your trip to Italy with kids, remember:

1 - LEAVE THE STROLLER AT HOME.

Narrow streets and bumpy roads only make it a seldom used burden.

2 - PACK LIGHT

Those cobblestone streets and busy trains don’t have room for your gigantic luggage.

3 - GO OFF THE BEATEN PATH FOR AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD
With pizza or pasta on nearly every menu, you’ll have little to worry about with picky eaters: the food in Italy is extremely kid-friendly.

See you soon around our beloved Italy!

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3 GOOD REASONS TO USE R.H.I. ...or more!

R.H.I. is a consolidated and thriving DMC (Destination Management Company), serving the B2B segment of the tourism industry. We put our 35 years of experience at Your service: we respect You as a Partner, we  value You as our Client.

You are at the center of our attitude and endeavor. We bring You our industry experience, business knowledge and detailed territory expertise.

We suggest a vast portfolio of hotels; we have large allotment agreements in many of them.

We propose restaurants - from Gourmet to the local Trattoria or farmhouse- we organize minivan and bus transfers and any other service You may require so that your Clients can discover – hassle free - the extremely varied landscape of our beautiful country.

Staff:

The experience achieved by our qualified staff, speaking 8 languages, allowed us to understand the mentality and the various needs of different markets in the world today.

That is why we are able to offer you All the services in all the major Italian cities like Roma, at Your expected standard of  cultural, traditional and customization level.

Commitment:

We commit to be your DMC by giving you:

·        quotations and services in a timely fashion;

·        the best experience for Your Customers in each occasion;

·        all necessary insights and updates through our website so that You can make the best use;

·        the flexibility in following up Your needs that only a experienced DMC can bring;

·        a capillary availability of services in Italy;

·        courtesy and professionalism at any level, from the request till departure of the Group from Italy;

·        assistance by our Operators reachable on Mobile or WhatsApp 24 hours a day, 24/7, all year round.

What we do:

We are big enough to take care of your requests quickly and in a convenient economical format; but we still behave like a small unit focusing and verifying each single step; making Your tour a tailor-made experience.

No request is “business as usual”: they are all different, because they are Yours.