This issue explores Umbria’s traditions and towns; suggests athletic tours and events in Italy; announces an expansion of the Uffizi; plus a smoking ban on Italian Eurostar trains. (8 pages)
October 2005 – Pizza in Naples, Naples Hotels
The issue explores the best pizzerias in Naples; John Berendt’s insight on Venice and information about his book, The City of Falling Angels; a look at the hotels and restaurants of Naples’ Santa Lucia waterfront; plus Roberto Benigni’s new film, The Tiger and The Snow and traveling Italy by Ferrari. (8 pages)
April 2004 – Sardinia, Venice’s Burano, Tuscany Hotels
This issue features a springtime visit to Sardinia; a Venetian day trip to the lace-makers of Burano; a look at Sardinia as Italy’s Cork Capital; two Tuscan villas that promise relaxation; plus Alain Ducasse’s new Italian inn in Tuscany. (8 pages)
May 2004 – Maratea, Matera, Trastevere Restaurants
This issue takes you beyond the crowds of Amalfi to Maratea; suggests traditional and international restaurants in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood; announces the opening of a university-level cooking academy in Parma; and gives helpful advice for touring Matera, the town used in the filming of The Passion of the Christ. (8 pages)
June 2004 – Special Report: Puglia
Our special report on Puglia gives a food lovers’ look at the region; explores Puglia’s most famous town; lists highlights you shouldn’t miss; plus how to book a room in a tower from the Middle Ages. (8 pages)