Looking for the perfect place to stay during your trip to the Tuscan hills this season? Read on for our expert tips and reviews of Villa Vignamaggio in Greve, Chianti and Locanda dell'Amorosa in Sinalunga.
Quiet Umbria Surges with Spirit
Standing at an overlook at Orvieto's hidden Piazza San Giovenale with only a neighborhood cat vying for the spectacular view, I catch a late-afternoon sun dripping across Umbria's rolling hills, a pastoral scene lifted from the background of a 15th-century Perugino painting.
A Guide to Umbria Towns
Ready to visit the different and very unique parts of Italy? This quick guide takes you through an exploration the not-to-miss highlights of the cities of Assisi, Deruta, Gubbio, Norcia, Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto, and Todi.
Get Your Sports Fix, Italian Style: Cycling, Running, Walking and Golfing in Italy
Planning a trip to Italy soon? We have just the thing for all of you sport-o-philes. Here are some ideas from our experts to get you on your way to biking, running, golfing, hiking or walking your way through Italy.
Treasures of Campania: Dining Under a Volcano
Mozzarella, limoncello, panzarotti,
sartu di riso, pasticcio, arancini,
zuppa di pesce, pesce in sale, baba,
pastiera, torta caprese. Need a crash course on any of these foods? A new culinary workshop can help.
Where to Buy Carnival Masks
It's carneval time in Italy! Did you come prepared? Here are our top picks for three Venetian shops to find your perfect Maschere di Carnevale and intricate costumes for Il Ballo del Doge. Read on for details on where to go and what to buy.
Venice’s Glass Museum and Where to Buy Murano Glass in Venice
The island of Murano, its glass factories and museums are must-visits on a trip to Venice where the art of hand-blown glass is an age-old tradition. Read on for advice on the best way to enjoy these works of art.
Masks and Glass: A Venice Shopping Guide
Ready to head over to Venice for Carnevale? Not without reading this special report. Get the details on Murano glass and carnival masks that you definitely can't leave Venice without. Read on for our expert tips and advice.
Did You Know This About Genoa Italy?
Don't know much about Genoa? No worries, we've got you covered. Read on for some of our interesting and lesser-known Genoa facts about pesto, blue jeans, museums and the priceless Paganini Violin.
Rome’s Heavenly New Hotels
Need a place to stay in Rome? Four new hotels finally come to the Eternal city - Boscolo Aleph Hotel, es hotel, Hotel Exedra and Ripa Suites Hotel. Read on for details on these marvelous finds and our expert reviews.