Roma ➡️ Firenze

Thursday we left Rome on a rainy day. Traffic in Rome was crazy but we had allotted more than sufficient time to wait for the taxi (Freenow app is very […]

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A Visit to Another Country in Rome; the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica & More

Tuesday we visited the smallest country in the world, Vatican City, with a population of under 1000 people (no children) and a size of around 100-110 acres In size it […]

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Roma!

Sunday we took trains from the Cinque Terre to La Spizia to Roma Termini, where Susan and I picked up our stored baggage (after a quick trip to Uniqlo…don’t ask). […]

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La Spezia, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Levanto, Monterosso al Mare: Cinque Terre Day 2

Saturday was our second and last day in Cinque Terre. We bought a day train pass (discounted for 70+)…about 23 euros for adults and 18 for 70+. It included the […]

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Rome: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese Gardens & Wandering Around

Susan and I had no huge agenda today. We pivoted to Italy early after the World Championships were cancelled (we had planned a trip here to start March 22..instead we […]

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Good Bye Turkey, Hello Roma!

We had an early morning start to the day, as Jenny, Christina, Vicky & Steve, Susan and I took a 5:15 shuttle to the airport. In Turkey everyone has to […]

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USTA Announces 50/55 Cup Teams

The 2026 ITF Masters World Team Championships will take place in Rome, Italy July 5-10. The Individual World Championships will follow July 11-18. Below are the team rosters for Team […]

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Application Now Open for the 50/55 Cups to be Held in Rome in July 2026; Applications Close Feb. 7, 2026

Deadline to apply is February 7, 2026 Click here to apply for a team. Click here to go to the ITF Masters International Page on USTA.com which has all the […]

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Dates/Sites Now Final for All Masters Cups in 2026; 50/55 Cups: Rome, Italy, July 5-18

The final dates/venue have been announced for the 2026 ITF Masters World Team and Individual Championships: Rome, Italy for the Men’s Women’s 50/55 teams, to take place July 5-18 in […]

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ITF North American Regional Date/Site Set

Here is the link. http://www.itftennis.com/seniors/tournaments/tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100039486 Entry is via IPIN Dates: May 24-28 Location: Rome, GA (near Atlanta) at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College Surface: Hard

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