Venice Hotels: Four of Our New Favorites in Venice

When you want to stay close enough to Piazza San Marco to be close to the action but want to avoid touristy hotels, one of these four establishments might be just what you are seeking.

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Cilento: Campania’s Undiscovered Gem

Cilento is a land of myth and legend, folklore and history & moonscapes and misty, forest-clad mountains that plunge down to the sea & long stretches of golden-sand beaches interspersed with cave-pockmarked cliffs and hidden coves & hilltop villages with narrow, cobbled alleys, family-run restaurants still using nonna's recipes...

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December 2008/January 2009 – Cilento, Venice

Most visitors to Campania know about Naples and the Amalfi Coast, but what about Cilento? We introduce you to this magical, mythical area. Headed to Venice for the holidays? We’ve got an insider’s view on how to get the most of Christmas and New Year’s in Venice. Plus four great hotels to stay in while you’re visiting.

Noted Italy Author Paul Hofmann Dies

One of my all-time favorite books about Italy is That Fine Italian Hand by Paul Hofmann. While I’ve read many other books trying to explain Italians to foreigners, I believe this book captures their particularities superbly. Paul Hofmann, a former New York Times correspondent, died in Rome this past week at 96. His books about Italy are simply treasures. My …

Where to Eat in Cilento: Authentic Campania Restaurants

Cilento's cuisine is based on fresh, seasonal ingredients and local tradition. Meat dominates inland, while seafood prevails on the coast. Read on for some of the best places to dine and shop throughout the region.

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Where to Stay in Cilento: Hotels, B&Bs and Agriturismos

There are accommodations of all kinds available in Cilento. We profile everything from an agriturismo to a beach resort to a former 17th-century hunting lodge used by the kings of Spain and Italy.

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