Fortresses, Candy and Festivals: Where to Go in Abruzzo

See a fortress with beautiful views and Italy's narrowest street in Civitella del Tronto. Find out why snakes love Castelli. Eat sweet confetti candy in Sulmona. Find out about the bloody World War II battle that took place in Ortona.

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Skiing in Abruzzo: Hitting the Pope’s Slopes

Abruzzo's mountainous terrain makes it a natural destination for skiing. In fact, avid skier Pope John Paul II frequently took to the slopes here, sometimes openly but other times incognito, according to his personal secretary Stanislaw Dziwisz.

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Seeking Divine Inspiration: Religious Sites in Abruzzo

For the pious or even the merely curious Abruzzo offers a wealth of religious
treasures.

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Looking for Venice Christmas Cards?

Yes, boys and girls, it is just about that time of year…I was in Target this evening, purchasing a Halloween costume. If you must know, it was for me. Apparently, even thirty-somethings go to Halloween parties…Anyway, the aisles just next to the Halloween items were filling with all kinds of Christmas products. Come November 1, the holiday bonanza will be …

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Take a Walk on the Gourmet Side of Venezia with a Culinary Tour of Venice

Venice has a very rich and flavorful past, one that can be explored through history, art, architecture and through one unique Venice tour guide, through food. Read on for art historian and wine expert Sara Cossiga's tips.

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A Resource for Shopping Till You Drop in Florence

Planning a trip to Florence? The author of this handy shopping guide describes over 70 shops as if she's creating a sort of "treasure map" for a friend who wants to discover Florence's little-known gems.

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Get Up Close and Personal with the Italian Harvest

About this time of year, with the olive and grape harvests in full swing, travelers looking for a hands on experience often wonder have they can take part in the harvest. Here's how you can volunteer.

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Disney Tour Does Italy

Adventures by Disney gives families a new and organized way to tour Italy and make it fun for young and old family members alike. Our writer takes her family of one of their first Italy tours.

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The Quiet Jewels of Western Sicily

Visitors often overlook the westernmost portion of this enigmatic and compelling island that takes visitors to the saltpans of Trapani, the heights of Erice and the coastline of Castellammare del Golfo.

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Taking the Kids to Rome? Read This First

So what's the key to a successful Roman soggiorno with kids? According to one expert, former Rome resident and mother of three,"space and pace." Read on to find J.M Pasquesi's tips.

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