Spotlight: Torgiano in Umbria

You might call this small Umbrian village a company town. Most of the activity here revolves around the pursuits of the Lungarotti family whose winemaking made this region internationally known.The Lungarottis produce wine and olive oil and own the town's five-star hotel and restaurant as well as a few small museums.

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Editor’s Pick: A Venetian Affair

A man discovers a box of old
letters in his family's palazzo. The
letters reveal the details of a
forbidden 18th-century love affair
between the man's ancestor (one
of Venice's last statesmen) and the
illegitimate daughter of an
Englishman. Their romance borders
on obsession with plans for secret meetings
and letters written to each other in code. Learn more about this book (and true story) from author Andrea di Robilant.

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Ports of Call When Cruising Italy

Craving some fun in the Italian sun? We have just the thing: choose full and half day excursions when you disembark from your Silversea cruise at Sorrento, Taormina, and Venice. Read on for details.

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Parla Italiano? Learn How on the Italian Riviera

Parla italiano? If your answer is no, then a residential language program might just be the ticket for your next trip to Italy. Learn to speak Italia on the Italian Riviera with Omnilingua!

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Get in on the Secret Itineraries Tour of Venice’s Doge’s Palace

For something a bit different on
your next visit to Venice, try the
Secret Itineraries Tour at the
Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace).
The 75-minute tour reveals places
of intrigue not open to the general
public.

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Don’t Bother Visiting — Rome Edition

Thinking about going to Rome's Porta Portese market or the Pasta Museum located near Piazza di Spagna? You may want to think again. Read on for reviews.

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Noteworthy Travels

Here are some of our Travel ideas for those who wish to experience Italy by immersing themselves in art, culture, or... in the presence of other women.

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Americans Discover the Fun of Prosecco, Italian Sparkling Wine

Americans often seem to think they're missing out on the carefree
feeling and fun of Italian life. And in the case of prosecco, the
Italian sparkling wine, they're absolutely right.Discover the fun of Prosecco - Italian sparkling wine.

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Venice Biennale Underway (July/August 2003)

Thinking about travelling to Venezia soon? Check out the 50th Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition, with the work of over 400 artists on display.

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Noteworthy Travels: The Palio Edition

Ever wonder what it would be like to see and experience the Tuscan city of Siena through horses and hot-air balloons during one of the highlights of summer in Italy, the Palio? We've got the scoop, read on for details.

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