Family travel expert Amie O'Shaughnessy of CiaoBambino.com explains why Forte dei Marmi makes the best base for a Tuscany beach vacation with kids. She tells us where to stay, where to swim, what to visit and what makes Forte dei Marmi so special.
Rediscovering Paradise in Castiglioncello on the Coast of Tuscany
Our writer recalls several visits to the cliff-hugging Castiglioncello, complete with rocky coves, sandy beaches, a noteworthy fish festival and the things one thinks a coastal paradise in Tuscany should offer.
Photographing La Dolce Vita: Photography in Italy with Brad Mikel
Master photographer Brad Mikel shares tips (and first-hand anecdotes) for taking better photos in Italy, especially for capturing the best light and incorporating Italians into your photos.
Nun: True Luxury Hotel in Assisi
There are many things that Assisi gets right. Charm, for example. Magnificent views. Stunning art. Historic architecture. Also strong in the spirituality and religion department, of course. One thing Assisi never seemed to get right --at least not until just recently -- was luxury.
Gabriele’s Favorite Places to Eat In and Around Florence
The Tuscan star of Extra Virgin lets us in on his favorite restaurants not only in the city of Florence, but in the beautiful rolling hills above the city as well.
Too Many Favorites!: Where to Stay in Cinque Terre and What to Photograph in Tuscany
Our master photographer shares some of his favorite secret places for travel and photography in the Cinque Terre and Tuscany. Read on for details on hot spots that provide a feast for the eyes.
Montepulciano’s Wine Cathedral
Talk about creating great expectations. If your guide starts a tour by saying, "You are about to visit the most beautiful wine cellar in the world," well, she'd better deliver.
Three Rome Hotels
This month we're back with more Rome hotel reviews including a hideaway on the Spanish Steps, an affordable 4-star with a fascinating history and a blow-the-budget option on the Via Veneto.
Palladio’s Vicenza: What to See, Where to Eat and Stay, a Great Tour Guide Too
A cheat sheet to the important Palladio buildings to see in Vicenza, a great guide to take you around and where to eat and stay in this charming northern Italian city.
Visiting Palladio’s Vicenza
When it comes to the development of Palladio as an architect, there is no better place to explore his modern interpretation of classical design than the city of Vicenza, 40 miles from Venice, and the surrounding province of the same name.