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What’s Newly Renovated and Restored in Italy Italy is filled with more artistic and architectural treasures than almost anywhere in the world and they are constantly being brought back to life. We detail 13 places with new renovations/restorations you must visit on your next trip including houses in Pompeii, scaffolding-free St. Mark’s Basilica (for the first time in 20 years), a …
Exploring the Portofino Peninsula This corner of Italy is the perfect destination for delighting in picture-perfect villages, people-watching, boating, hiking, culinary delights and age-old traditions. We tell you where to stay, where to eat and what to do in Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli and Rapallo. The Most Beautiful Villages in Basilicata These three gems are among a group of …
Irpinia: Ancient Meets Modern in Southern Italy Many Italian-Americans can trace their heritage back to this mountainous region east of Naples and highlighted by the city of Avellino and what a treasure this area is: abbeys, castles, sanctuaries, vineyards and medieval towns. Less than an hour from the Amalfi Coast but worlds away. Visit before it becomes Italy’s next tourism hot …
Exploring the Vineyards of Noto Sicily Sea breezes, limestone soil, Nero d’Avola grapes and Sicilian hospitality are some of the elements that combine to make the wineries around Noto in southeastern Sicily must-visits. Stay for a wine tasting or enjoy several nights in your very own vineyard casa. Italy’s Spooky Folklore Figures In time for Halloween, meet the magical and mystical …
Exploring Calabria Through Its Unique Foods Conquered, reconquered and conquered again by everyone from the Greeks to the French, Calabria is full of layers and nowhere can this be seen more than in the food. Michelle Fabio takes us on a food tour of Calabria featuring peppers, swordfish and maybe the best gelato you have ever had. And The One …
Why I Always Come Back to Sorrento Dream of Italy contributor Susan Van Allen explains what she once believed to be a tourist town has now won her over far beyond the obvious reasons (breathtaking coast, ideal location to explore further) and shares he insider’s tips for where to stay and eat and especially where to shop! Amalfi Coast Insiders …
Exploring Donna Leon’s Venice Donna Leon’s Commissario Brunetti novels need little introduction. These mysteries set in Venice have captivated readers since the first, Death at La Fenice, was released in 1992. Leon spends half the year in Venice and talks to us about her favorite city. Touring Brunetti’s Venice Are you a fan of Donna Leon’s Commissario Brunetti? Her friend …
Where to Stay With Kids in Italy Family travel expert Amie O’Shaughnessy opens her black book of hotels and resorts in Italy that cater to kids and reveals great selections from an affordable, well-located hotel in Venice to a beachy resort in Puglia. Apartment Rentals for Families Apartments allow families to “live like locals,” provide more room and great value. …
The Italian Day: A Blueprint for Travel with Kids When in Italy, do as the Italians day. The way that Italians structure their day is a perfect guide for how to plan your days touring Italy. An expat mom who raised her kids in Italy explains the best times of day to tour and to take a break and the …
Expat Life in Italy: Three Mini-Memoirs Three American women explore the deeper meaning of making a life in Italy in these captivating short memoirs: Soccer Grandma by Katherine Wilson Italy Through Chinese Eyes by Suzanne Ma The Three Fs of Italy by Wendy Olsen Born to Drive: Italy’s Luxury Car Experiences If you love classic luxury cars, chances are you are …
