From traipsing through the Pollino Mountains to driving along the Ionian Sea, sunbathing on the Violet Coast to tasting licorice at a factory, numerous adventures await in Calabria.
What to See, Where to Stay and Where to Eat in the “New” Naples
Naples has undergone a renaissance and recent years so that while there are old Neapolitan standbys for places to eat and sleep and visit, there are new choices, especially in terms of modern art.
Naples Meets the 21st Century
I hadn't been in Naples for years, and this had me worried. Was it changing? Was my beloved city of cheerful anarchy going soft? Our intrepid writer finds much to love in both the old and new...Naples.
Where to Eat and Where to Stay on Sardinia
When you're touring Sardinia's amazing archaeological sites, we tell you where to stay and eat to get the most of Sardinia's stunning scenery and unique culture.
Sardinia: The Outdoor Archaeology Museum
There are some 8,000 nuraghi and other ancient sites littered across the plains, plateaus and wild mountains of Sardinia, Italy's secret outdoor archaeology museum (as well as its favorite set for filming spaghetti westerns).
Florence Hotels: Using Hotel Points for a Stay
The best vacations are those where you can use loyalty points to for flights and hotels. In Florence your hotel choices are limited, but just this past year a few more offerings joined the list.
Florence Hotels: Finding a Home Away From Home in Florence
Our Florence expert seeks out the hotels, B&Bs and apartment rentals in Florence that truly feel like home.
Resources for Italian Ancestry and Citizenship
If you're looking for help with tracing your Italian roots or applying for Italian citizenship, we give you our favorite resources (books, websites, companies) to help.
Tracing Your Italian Genealogy and Heritage
Whether you simply want to create a family tree, find living relatives in Italy, visit the ancestral hometown or pursue Italian citizenship, we talk to leading Italian genealogy experts on how to make your Italian roots come alive.
Italian Citizenship Through Ancestry
Italy recognizes citizenship Jure Sanguinis (Latin for "right of blood") which is based on your blood line, not physically where you were born (Jure Solis --"right of soil"). Holding dual citizenship with Italy has great benefits. We tell you how to determine if you are elgible and navigate the process.