Health is the most valuable Asset anybody could have? What is money without health? You might reassure yourself thinking your Health insurance takes care of everything. But it is equally important for your contributions too.

In a family, it is the woman who plays the role of a doctor. She willingly looks after her children and spouse. She shields them from diseases. Unfortunately her health is neglected in the bargain. She has no fitness routine. Her diet is not a balanced one.

Few reasons are being cited for this apathy:

A woman’s involvement in the kitchen usurps her time; she is left with no time for herself after attending to her household chores. Her job entails physical labor but it is not sufficient for leading a healthy lifestyle free of diseases.

Majority of women suffer from backaches. Rest and sleep will cure them is what they feel.

The fat deposition around their waistline is attributed to pregnancy and over eating. The real reason is their indifference to exercise. Imbibing a 30 minute walk in their fitness routine can be of immense help.

Some women believe that a home remedy is the best treatment for them when they are sick and an appointment with the doctor is unnecessary. It has happened that they have had to regret their decision.

Women often are the victims of obesity caused either due to overeating or due to hereditary factors. However the problem of obesity can be undermined by taking adequate care of your health.

Walk for 30 minutes a day at least 5 times in a week. Morning walks are considered the best walks, as your metabolism gets a good start and is active throughout the day.

Walking 30 minutes a day, 5 times weekly is the ideal thing to do. Morning walks boosts your metabolism at the start of the day. Your stamina increases miraculously.

It is a very wrong notion that skipping meals leads to weight loss. On the contrary body accumulates fat, as the basic metabolic rate gets slowed down.

Drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water in a day is the secret to fitness. The water therapy has proved itself.

A Healthy & a Natural diet consisting of grains, rice, vegetables, fruits and Dairy products is the most important requirement for a better health. Avoid oily and Greasy foods in your everyday food. Artificial diets such as protein shakes, diet foods may give you instant results for weight loss, but it is also fast for weight gain. Natural diet is the best fitness diet for a successful and a long-term weight loss.

It is your awareness about health and your tenacity that really counts in keeping you fit and healthy. The outcome of which will be a trouble free life with great health.

Interestingly enough, for all the talk about 2012, it is quite difficult to find a simple listing of all the prophecies. Most of what you find on the Internet is vague generalizations of mass destruction or a transformation into a new age. I was able to find a couple decent sources, and I have listed them below. What I found odd was the ability to correlate more information about 2017 than 2012 using several different resources.

So now we’ve got Israel and Iran butting heads, who knows what’s next. Is this “nation rising against nation” from the book of REV? I happened to go on youtube and read a comment left by a person who claims to have visited the Mayan civilization while on vacation who stated that they have no calendar that ends on 2012. They said the Mayans didn’t know where the rumor was started. I found several links which seemed to correlate everything with the year 2017 as some sort of new beginning.

If you find this interesting you should also be able to find other links within these links on the video below. Malachy Prophecy of the popes states there would be 112 popes before the “end” would come. He named each pope. We are on the 111th now and very close to the year 2017.

112 popes prophecy and we’re on 111 now and close to the year 2017? St. Malachy prophecy:

St. Malachy prophecy: Many scholars of St. Malachy’s Prophecy believed that Pope # 111 would be ” Olive’s Glory” because he will be of the Order of St. Benedictine. Here are the prophecies of Malachy: The Last 10 Popes 1. “The Burning Fire”. PIUS X. 1903-1914. This Pope showed a burning passion for spiritual renewal in the Church. 2. “Religion Laid Waste”. BENEDICT XV. 1914-1922. During this Pope’s reign saw Communism move into Russia where religious life was laid waste, and World War I with the death of millions of Christians who were carnage in Flanders Field and elsewhere. 3. “Unshaken Faith”. PIUS XI. 1922-1939. This Pope faced tremendous pressure from fascist and sinister powers in Germany and Italy, but he was an outspoken critic of Communism and Fascism which enraged Hitler. 4. “An Angelic Shepherd”. PIUS XII. 1939-1958. This Pope had an affinity for the spiritual world and received visions which have not been made public. Peter Bander says Pius XII “has emerged as one of the great Popes of all time,” and he “was in the truest sense of the word an Angelic Pastor to the flock…” 5. “Pastor and Mariner”. JOHN XXIII. 1958-1963. John was a pastor to the world, much beloved, and the Patriarch of Venice. The connection to “mariner” is thus remarkable. 6. “Flower of Flowers”. PAUL VI. 1963-1978. Paul’s coat-of-arms depicts three fleurs-de-lis, corresponding to Malachy’s prophecy. His coat of arms included three fleurs-de-lis (iris blossoms). 7. “Of the Half Moon”. JOHN PAUL I. 1978-1978. John Paul I was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, when there was a half moon. He reigned 33 days, that is, about one month, when he died, although many think he was murdered. He was the 109th Pope - is “De Medietate Lunae” (Of the Half Moon). The corresponding pope was John Paul I (1978-78), who was born in the diocese of Belluno (beautiful moon) and was baptized Albino Luciani (white light). He became pope on August 26, 1978, when the moon appeared exactly half full. It was in its waning phase. He died the following month, soon after an eclipse of the moon. 8. “The Labor of the Son”. oJOHN PAUL II. 1978-2005. Pope John Paul II was the most traveled Pope in history. He circled the globe numerous times, preaching to huge audiences everywhere he went. He survived an assassination attempt. He has written a book which has enjoyed a large circulation. Like the sun which never ceases to labor and provides light daily, this Pope has been incessant. He was born on May 18, 1920. On that date in the morning there was a near total eclipse of the sun over Europe. Prophecy - The 110th Pope is “De Labore Solis” (Of the Solar Eclipse, or, From the Toil of the Sun). Like the sun he came out of the East (Poland). 9. “The Glory of the Olive”. The Order of St. Benedict has said this Pope will come from their order. It is interesting that Jesus gave his apocalyptic prophecy about the end of time from the Mount of Olives. This Pope will reign during the beginning of the tribulation Jesus spoke of. The 111th prophesy is “Gloria Olivae” (The Glory of the Olive). The Order of Saint Benedict has claimed that this pope will come from their ranks. Saint Benedict himself prophesied that before the end of the world his Order, known also as the Olivetans, will triumphantly lead the Catholic Church in its fight against evil. 10. “PETER THE ROMAN” - On several blogs this pope is thought to be Satan??! taking the form of a man named Peter who will gain a worldwide allegiance and adoration. He will be the final antichrist which prophecy students have long foretold. If it were possible, even the very elect would be deceived. The 112th prophesy states: “In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End.” Malachy’s final words, “Rome, the seat of the Vatican, will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people.”

MSNBC ran a news story about a possible cashless society by 2017.

‘Can a microscopic tag be implanted in a person? body to track his every movement? We are talking about that up here [Capitol Hill] and? you will rule on that!? - 2008 Vice President Joe Biden

Daniel’s Timeline ends in 2017: ARE WE SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHEN? There is a multitude of verses concerning the Lords return and even an admonishment from Him saying,

Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that you do not discern this time?

That one verse should be proof enough that we should know, but He is not just going to spell it out. We also know there are NO idle words in the Word of God. If therefore, it is not meant for us to understand or know the time of His coming, wouldn’t all the verses with clues pertaining to the time of His return be counted as idle words? Here are only a few of many verses telling us that God will teach us all things; He will show us things that are to come which includes the return of His Son; And God says and He will show His servants things that must shortly be done. In Daniel, We are given a definite sequence of years that can now be understood. Just being able to understand things that have been a mystery for centuries should be a huge clue to us that time is short and approaching when all things will be finished. Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret [things belong] unto the LORD our God: but those [things which are] revealed [belong] unto us and to our children for ever, that [we] may do all the words of this law. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. Revelation 22:6 And he said unto me, These sayings [are] faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. John 14:26 But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

On another note, you may wish to watch this psychic’s videos on her youtube page: name, ‘worldpsychic’ on youtube in which she makes predictions about the coming decade 2010-2019. Apparently these were made in 2004 or 2005. One of her videos she describes a “black pig” with a cross painted on this pig. Which she later describes is now swine flu.

In conclusion, Christians have predicted several events that many believe are related: the second coming of Jesus, the war of Armageddon, the arrival on earth of the Antichrist, the Tribulation, the rapture, some horrendous natural disaster, etc. We have been criticized by some of our readers for whipping up hysteria about the end of the world. Our intent is the exact opposite: we would like to lessen the level of panic. We hope that by listing many of the past predictions that people will realize that some very important individuals have been totally wrong when they predicted the end of the world.

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Here are a few predictions that didn’t come true: 1998 to 2012 Gordon-Michael Scallion predicted major catastrophic earth events: global warming, melting polar ice caps, earthquakes, volcanoes erupting, etc. Well, we’re not experiencing these right now and it’s 2009. 21st century: Thomas Chase predicted that when the world’s population reaches 6.66 billion, the war of Armageddon may occur. The population has already passed this number. Before 2019: Tathagata predicted in 1999 that the end of the world as we know it will happen within the next twenty years. an imbalance in gravity will cause the disappearance of all civilizations by a 1000 meter high tsunami, as well as earthquakes, volcanoes and “crustal formations. … Most of creatures are to be exterminated.”

In conclusion, Christians have predicted several events that many believe are related: the second coming of Jesus, the war of Armageddon, the arrival on earth of the Antichrist, the Tribulation, the rapture, some horrendous natural disaster, etc. We have been criticized by some of our readers for whipping up hysteria about the end of the world. Our intent is the exact opposite: we would like to lessen the level of panic. We hope that by listing many of the past predictions that people will realize that some very important individuals have been totally wrong when they predicted the end of the world.

End of the world predictions have been common throughout Christianity and other religions for almost 2000 years. Here are a few predictions that didn’t come true: 1998 to 2012 Gordon-Michael Scallion predicted major catastrophic earth events: global warming, melting polar ice caps, earthquakes, volcanoes erupting, etc. Well, we’re not experiencing these right now and it’s 2009. 21st century: Thomas Chase predicted that when the world’s population reaches 6.66 billion, the war of Armageddon may occur. The population has already passed this number. Before 2019: Tathagata predicted in 1999 that the end of the world as we know it will happen within the next twenty years. an imbalance in gravity will cause the disappearance of all civilizations by a 1000 meter high tsunami, as well as earthquakes, volcanoes and “crustal formations. … Most of creatures are to be exterminated.” Here are the 2017 common predictions: The “Sword of God Brotherhood” believes that Armageddon will occur in the year 2017. The Prophet Gabriel has told them this. Only their own members will survive to re-populate the entire world. All of the others (including you and me) will “perish in hellfire.” Daniel’s Time Line bases their calculation on the concept of Jubilee years which occur every 50 years. The most recent three Jubilees were: 1867 when the Jews were emancipated in Austria and Hungary. 1917 when the Ottomon rule ended and the Balfour Declaration was created. 1967 when the Six Day War occurred. They predict that the next and final Jubilee yr will be 2017, “the time of the restitution of all things.” There is every likelihood that most (perhaps all) of these future predictions will never materialize. We will be very surprised if one of them did. The sole purpose of this article is to provide general internet links and interesting information. It does not reflect the views of the author.

Thousands of products have entered the MLM Industry over the years. Many Companies are knock offs of other companies and products trying to get a piece of the pie. There are now more MLM nutritional Companies in existence then there are people in some Countries. Of course each one has the best products and technology though.

Most companies in network marketing are all of the same industry and product line. All claim to have the biggest and the best stuff. This also brings a lot of competition, name calling and other challenges. Not to mention if they all have the same basic product lines, say nutrition, theyre also all targeting the same amount of dollars. There are hundreds of big fish, thousands of small fish, and new start ups all trying for the same amount of money and customers. This is an uphill battle and years full of trying to convince people that yours is better then someone else.

Did you know that very few companies will ever do 1 billion a year in business? Many have bad management, expansion problems, liquidity issues, or poor marketing materials.

If youre the master distributor and you have the entire Company in your down line or youre the Company owner its not a bad deal to be selling traditional products in MLM. For the everyday normal guy, good luck having any success trying to convince people into these opportunities. In the economy today its going to be an uphill battle selling luxury items or products that people do not need.

Most people get involved for the money and not the love of the product and with the economy not getting better anytime soon this is going to be an uphill battle.

Winalite International is the fastest growing MLM in the World. In less then 2 ” years Winalite has surpassed $800 million in sales and recruiting more then 1 million people. Winalite has now brought it company to North America and is soon to launch, USA, Canada, and Mexico. Winalite is now the Worlds largest producer of female sanitary napkins. These anion sanitary napkins are super absorbent and stay dry. They use cutting edge technology with negative ions. These negative ions have had tremendous health benefits. Stop and think. How many Companies make sanitary products? There is only a handful. In some Countries Winalite has become the number 1 used product in that Country. Now that is powerful when you can dominate the entire market share of a Country.

Products that people are forced to buy is the only way to go in a struggling economy. Is your product unique? Is it cost effective? Does it sell itself or do you have to convince someone to buy it? This is why Winalite International has positioned itself to win big in todays economy. Hundreds of people will become millionaires and billions in sales will be done. You must be totally unique and affordable in the economy today.

Have you ever been rejected in a loan application recently? How do you find it then? Well you might as well be thinking that those people whom you’ve helped before may help you as well today, but is that really true?

You might be wondering how about those financial institutions that may help you with acquiring a loan. Well the good news is, there is such loan service that can help you out with the financial assistance that you need and that is through sameday payday loans.

Have you ever heard of sameday payday loans being granted to a borrower just like that? Same day actually refers to the time given for the loan to be approved and that is for about twenty four hours.

If you are definitely in an emergency situation and you would like to take advantage of this certain service, you don’t have to hesitate applying for the sameday payday loans service because it’s open to serve you anytime of the day. This same day payday loans option will allow your application be processed within the day and allow you to get access to that money at the soonest time possible.

Sameday loans processing don’t need for you to have those documents that other loan applications require for you to do so, that is not necessary at all. Now all you have to do is to fill up an application form on a particular web site and submit it for processing.

You do not have to worry about security because they have server that encrypts your data so nobody would be able to use the information for other purposes.

So if you are indeed in the midst of losing financial stability and the only way to resolve the issue is to borrow money as quickly as possible, then the same day payday option would be the best service that you can take advantage of and after you’ll be able to take a deep breath from aggravation and do the things that you normally do.

Christian meditation is predictably employd by Catholics. By reciting a mantra, usually a dedication to Mary, Jesus or God, those of the Christian faith will ofttimes feel an increased spirituality, in addition as a sense of calm. Like numerous other religions, including Buddhism, Islamic, and Hindu, Christian meditations utilise a repeated prayer, or series of prayers, to calm their spirits and commune with God.

In Christian meditation, a rosary is used. A rosary contains fifty-four diverse beads, with an additional five beads as well as a crucifix. The crucifix has the central most position in the prayer bead chain. The rosary is held, and beads may be counted if desired. In many cases, the rosary is used as an object of comfort and a symbol of belief.

Unlike Hindu, Buddhism and Islamic, Christian meditation isn’t a private matter. In many cases, group worship will have short sessions of meditation, where those in the congregation will pray or repeat the mantras and tenets held dear to the church. While some sects of monks will meditate as a group, many individuals who worship through meditation will do so in the privacy of their own homes, with their Mala strands kept secret from everybody they know.

Unlike other religions, Christian meditation isn’t usually employd to gain enlightenment or pursue wisdom. The sessions of meditations are oftentimes shorter, with fewer repetitions and less time needed. Plus to this, there are usually less sessions of Christian meditation. Notwithstanding, the foundations of Christian meditation ofttimes lead to worshipers using aspects of other styles of meditation so as to aid clear their thoughts and soothe their spirits.

Some forms of Christian meditation are more stern than others. In Eastern Orthodox, the number of beads in the prayer strands are diverse , and only sure sorts of members of the church are permitted to take part in Christian meditation. This practice is ofttimes viewed with scorn by other religious groups, where the belief that all persons may commune with their deity is quite strong. As only particular types of clergy are permitted prayer strands and permited to participate in Christian meditation, numerous of the rituals associated with these meditations are not known to the general public.

In numerous cases, if youre captivated in Christian meditation, you can receive guidance from those within your church. Notwithstanding, if you attend a church that doesn’t participate in meditations, you may start your own rituals. Often, its the act of attempting to meditate that makes a difference in the Christian religion, and not necessarily how the meditations are completed.

Youth are increasingly turning to religious apparel, particularly Christian T-shirts with strong messages of faith, to display their beliefs and to promote the things they believe in.

The Christian T-shirts are seen as both a fashion statement and a faith statement. The main goal of the shirt is to balance the positive Christian message with a cool style. Teens and those in their twenties see consumerism as a way to express their individuality and convictions.

Catherin Stellin, vice president of the Intelligence Group in Los Angeles, CA, a group that forecasts trends has indicated that strongly worded religious apparel is a growing trend.

Religion has emerged out of its place of worship and into mainstream society. Although it has not always been so public, religion can now be seen as an essential part of cultural identity around the world and the Christian T-shirts provide a sense of identity to the wearers.

“There has been such a rise in spiritual interest across the country, especially the youth looking for ways to express their faith and values,” said Chris Rainey, director of marketing for Kerusso Inc., of Berryville, Ark. His company’s sales of various religious apparel, including T-shirts, increased by 70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2004 over the same period in the previous year.

There is a huge opportunity in the American Christian market today to sell products that allow Christians to display their faith in a tactful and fashionable way. Some see the religious messages, even the bold ones, as a good thing, an antidote to the degrading messages that can be found on some T-shirts.

Religious retail is a growth business in the U.S. CBA International, the trade association for Christian bookstores and retailers has reported sales by member suppliers at $4.2 billion in 2002 and increasing.

The main goal is to balance the positive Christian message with a cool style. When teens were asked what would motivate them to wear a t-shirt with a religious message on it, most said simply that they would do so if they liked the message on the shirt.

Picking out furnishings for baby’s first room provides an almost overwhelming choice of the best selection that will meet your needs as well as those of your new baby. A parent-to-be faces many choices and making the right choice can be difficult and stressful. Things will get easier over time as you consider what is best for your baby. You’ll still have to wade through all the articles, websites, and information given from well-meaning friends and family, but you can use your own instincts to choose the right baby bedding.

One of the biggest choices you’ll have to make during nursery decor selection will be about crib bedding. Think about the style of nursery bedding you want and then narrow it down based on price and availability. Don’t forget to factor in delivery costs, but many online retailers now offer free shipping.

Hand-me-downs can be great, but not when it comes to bedding for your baby; you’ll be glad you spend the extra money for the assurance that your baby’s bedding is safe and certified. Used bedding should be avoided since it might have barely noticeable flaws that could harm your baby.

Once you’ve chosen your crib bedding, you might breathe a sigh of relief, but you’re not quite done yet. Set up your crib and you might notice something is missing: a crib mattress, which can run you anywhere from $50 to $200. Consider what kind of mattress is most comfortable for you. Some people prefer that their mattress be firm, others that it be soft; still others prefer mattresses made from organic materials.

One of the safest place to put a baby to sleep is on a firm mattress in a crib because it provides a hard surface that will not allow a baby’s face to sink into, unlike soft mattresses. It is invariably the case that the firmer a mattress is, the costlier it is to purchase.

There are so many choices for baby bedding that it can be a lot of fun exploring the different options and colors and materials. Today there is a wide variety of choices of bedding that are appropriate for either a boy or girl’s room, so not knowing your baby’s gender in advance is not a problem. After some tough job of selecting the perfect crib,mattress & bedding have some fun time coordinating the remaining baby nursery themes.

The messages on today’s religious T-shirts are not subtle. “His Pain, Our Gain.” “The Road to Heaven is a One Way Street.” In fact they can be in-your-faith ” but teens are wearing religious tees with these messages to demonstrate their faith.

Some see these messages as a welcome anecdote to some of the current intolerant or degrading messages that can be found on some T-shirts. These messages show that teens are comfortable with publicly displaying their faith. They feel this edginess shows that it isn’t a dull or boring faith and the terminology speaks to teenagers.

Melissa Sabin owns a shirt that says “the devil sucks”. “I got the shirt because I liked it, and it just goes along with my beliefs,” she said. “Its part of my identity, and the clothes that I wear are part of me.”

Asked why they were buying the shirts, some teens responded that it starts with their faith and not so other people will think they are cool. Others responded that they thought the shirts were cool and just liked the positive message.

Father K. Robert Smoot, director of the archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office, stated that teens do tend to be enthusiastic about their faith and that wearing religious T-shirts is a way for them to display this. But he said what is most important is living out that message.

The retail sales of Christian products have earned more than $4.34 B during 2004.Teens are primarily responsible for this increase in T-shirt sales. Studies have shown that sales of religious articles, particularly T-Shirts with religious slogans have increased over the past years.

Religious clothes can be seen as more than a new fashion statement and like fashion it is not just about showing off the latest trend. It is a way of stating your beliefs without saying a word.

People have realized that their faith does not necessarily need to remain within themselves. They are comfortable letting out their spirituality and one way to do this is through the clothing that they are wearing.

Social media marketing can help to grow a website very quickly under the right conditions. Social media marketing is not a one-way communication platform. It is the place where two-way conversations happen between your audience and you. Social Media Marketing is all about gaining exposure in a tactical way, at the same time avoiding getting blocked or banned from the search engines.

Social media marketing is about interaction, interaction creates relationships and those relationships open up the opportunity for you to share information about your products and services. This is how this form of marketing works. It is a process that involves participation, interaction, commitment, and time. If your strategy is to engage your customer, someone has to be there to monitor and be the resource for the guests. Social media marketing works best in conjunction with search engine optimization, not instead of.

This form of marketing can bring traffic and links to any website. Marketers often overlook the value of social media and tend to stick with traditional methods, while the younger generation of web marketers have employed social sites as an every-day strategy. Today you need to use these interactive social platforms to build your brand and customer base.

Social media marketing is not a clear cut form of marketing by any means. You dont really know how people will respond to your conversation or you as a person. It is a set of social media tools and platforms to create and foster communities and relationships. Understanding what tools are available and how to use them effectively is key to success in social media marketing.

Social media marketing hasn’t fully been understood by most businesses and companies. Some companies get it and some don’t. It can be a very tedious form of marketing, thoroughly time consuming, but rewarding.

Social networking is one of the least expensive and most effective ways to promote your products and services. If you do it correctly you can build a large following of people who are willing to recommend you to others and help you grow your customers. Here are a few suggestions to help you get started.

There are hundreds, or maybe thousands of social and business networking sites on the web. They all have different features, but they all operate in the same basic way. They are all groups of people with the same interests posting messages.

Offer advice, tips, and useful information. Your posts should not be all about selling your product. Be polite and helpful, never rude and pushy. Get an understanding of the rules and what the group is about group before jumping in.

Social networking boards can become addictive and very time consuming. You will be better off if you set goals and a schedule. Make sure you plan enough time to be effective, but not so much that it takes your life over.

Have patience, it will take time to see results. Social media networking can be a great way to drive qualified traffic to your blog or website if your are consistent. It can put you in touch with a whole new source of customers. It does not happen overnight but it will happen, if you are consistent and persistent.

Although Florence Italy was originally established as a settlement for Julius Caesar’s veteran soldiers it has always been an important city. Originally called Florentia, meaning “the flourishing”, Florence is well known for its abundance of art and history. Florence is also a gastronomic center and people from all over the world visit to savor its delicious cuisine. A trip to Florence is like traveling back to the time of the Renaissance where life was as sweet as it could get.

Although the cuisine gets upstaged by the amazing art that is indigenous to Florence, you will not eat better in any city! The flavors of Tuscany are bold and vibrant, rich olive oil, hearty rosemary and lots of thick crusty bread. To eat like a true Florentine order the Bistecca Fiorentina which is a massive t-bone steak served rare and full of amazing flavor.

Sights

The city of Florence spared no expense when it comes to culture.There is a lot to see and do and you will enjoy discovering the hidden treasures at every turn. Florence was a city of banking, and the Medici was its family of credit. The Medici family spread its banks across Italy in an effort to generate profit through offering credit to Italian citizens. Florence is well known for its Renaissance era works of art but many people overlook the Gallery of Modern Art. The Museum houses 18th, 19th and 20th century works that are modern by comparison to a city so old. The museum is located on the second floor of the Pitti Place.

The Uffizi museum is home to the most important art in Florence. The museum houses Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus”, Michelangelo’s “Holy Family” and Caravaggio’s “Medusa”. The Accademia has an unparalleled collection of Michelangelo’s works, finished and unfinished. Other sites to see are:

*Santa Maria del Fiori cathedral, more commonly known as the Duomo which has the third largest nave in Christendom.

*Piazzale Michelangelo- The best view of Florence, period! Take a hike up to see the most amazing sunset you will ever see.

*Between Florence and Siena lies the famous Chianti region, producer of the world renowned Chianti wine. For a nice day trip, drive through the vineyard covered hills and stop at the wineries to sample some of the different wines that the area produces.

Hotels

Hotels in Florence can be found around every twist and turn of the city, offering something for every type of travel budget. Many budget hotels are found near Santa Maria Novella train station, next to the Arno River and on the city outskirts. Plan out what you would like to see and do, then look on the city map for something in that area.

Soggiorno Battistero is a charming Hotel in the heart of Florence, directly across from the Baptistery and Duomo. The hotel has simple, comfortable and large rooms at a price that even your accountant would approve of. You will get breakfast daily with the price of your room and the staff is very helpful and can assist you with restaurant reservations and advice on things to see. Hotels just next door are three times the price and don’t offer the view or service that Soggiorno Battistero does. Florence is one of the greatest cities in the world and you will fall in love and long to come back again and again!