Bellagio: Lake Como’s Perfectly Groomed Village

Inhabited since prehistoric times, Bellago on Lake Como today is perfectly groomed with potted flowers galore, small winding streets and old world charm. Restaurants and cafès line the lakeside promenade, and luxury shops beckon.

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Palazzo Margherita: Francis Ford Coppola’s Love Letter to Basilicata

Leaving a hotel has never made me cry...that is until I have to leave Palazzo Margherita. My eyes well up as I saw goodbye to the new 9-room hotel Francis Ford Coppola has opened in his ancestral hometown in Basilicata. While the luxury and beauty have been sublime, I'm moved by something much deeper.

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Where to Eat and Where to Stay in Maremma

Looking for rental on the beach in Maremma? How about a dinner of fresh fish caught off the Tuscan coast? We've got the scoop on where to go and what to eat in the enchanting city of Maremma. Read on for details on how you can enjoy these hot spots.

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For Adventure in Tuscany, Maremma Has It All

Just as the entire region of Tuscany likes to boast that it has everything -- sea, mountain, valleys and towns -- the vast extension of the area called Maremma has it all in a microcosm. The long summer -- from May through October -- is the best time to visit.

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Catching Up With Frances Mayes, Author of Under the Tuscan Sun

So what has author Frances Mayes been up to see when last talked to her? Is she still spending time at Bramasole, the villa she made famous in Under The Tuscan Sun? We talk to her about cooking, olive oil and her beloved Tuscany.

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Where to Eat and Drink in Florence Now

Our recent travels to Florence resulted in a handful of restaurant and wine bars to add to the list of anyone looking for a great Florentine experience -- from ultra-modern cuisine and design to classic places to imbibe in Tuscan vino.

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In Praise of Doubt at Venice’s Punta della Dogana

The Dogana's current exhibit, "In Praise of Doubt" runs through December 31, 2012. It features works by artists including Jeff Koons, Thomas Schütte and Julie Mehretu, which interrogate our conceptions of certainty, uncertainty and identity. 

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New Rome Restaurant Pipero al Rex

At the new Rome restaurant Pipero al Rex, the service is attentive but not oppressive and the food is creative and surprising. Our favorite foodie Katie Parla reviews this hot new place in Rome. Read on for details.

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Borgo di Castelvecchio in Siena and Wine Tasting in Montalcino

This stunning borgo in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia makes a perfect base for exploring the vineyards in and around Montalcino as well as tasting their incredible wines. Read on to find out how you can enjoy a glass of wine from this stunning region.

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Florence: Shopping in the Oltrarno

In the Florence neighborhood of Oltrarno, you will mostly avoid the tourist traps, the booths selling foreign-made goods, and you will find the studios and shops of Florentine artisans, many whose families' local roots date back centuries.

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