A collection of abandoned stone houses in the historic center of a rural town in Sicily have been turned into a center for art and culture. Read on for details on how you too can enjoy this local favorite cultural meeting spot.
Explore the Seaside Paradiso of Cefalu Sicily
Captured in the Oscar-winning film Cinema Paradiso, this beautiful fishing village is on a rocky crescent of the northern coast of Sicily 50 miles to the east of
Palermo - perfect for a daytrip or longer visit.
Sicily’s Siracusa: Almost Grecian
Siracusa, once one of the great powers of the Western world, is absent from lists of most visited places in Italy. That's a shame, but it's good news for those of us who love history and prefer to avoid invading tourist hordes.
New Italy Hotels to Check Out and Check Into
New luxury hotel in Florence...More airport choices at Malpensa...Fashion house to open Milan hotel...Hilton adds another lodging option in Palermo...Two new golf resorts
Recommended Rental Agencies, Apartments and Villas in Italy
The best part of this special report - a listing of over 50 agencies, apartments and villas that we've tried and like - from apartments rentals in Rome to villas overlooking the Amalfi Coast.
In Brief…Italian Travel News
There is a new Hilton to open in Bologna in the near future. Read on to find out the details on how to get the best airfares to Italy and how to get your hands on a new mafia guidebook for tourists.
Sicily: Adventures in Cooking (Schools and Classes)
If you're a curious person who enjoys cooking, the idea of replicating some of Sicilian culinary marvels at home may appeal. The best way, of course, is to watch Sicilian cooks in action.
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.
Simple Pursuits in the Mountains of Sicily
Here we let you in on the details of two lesser known mountatin towns outside of Palermo, Sicily. They offer visitors a chance to enjoy simple Sicilian pleasures and an agriturismo or two.
What’s Old is New Again: Site Openings, Reopenings in Sicily, Venice, Rome and Pompeii
Some historic sites in Italy have undergone some changes. Find out what is new at Sicily's Noto Cathedral, Venice's Torre d'Orlogio and in museums in Rome and Pompeii.