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Casale San Pietro: Experience the Dolce Vita in the Italian Countryside

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/23/2016 - 00:00

“Every morning, when we get up and see the views and the scenery, we pinch ourselves,” says Alana Mazza, the owner with husband Joe of Casale San Pietro, a…

Culture

A Villa, A Theatre And An Eco Garden In The Veneto

by Myra Robinson | Wed, 01/20/2016 - 17:16

Most tourists visiting the Veneto go to Venice, and perhaps venture as far as Padua, but beyond that, it’s undiscovered territory. This pleases me because I…

Lifestyle

Relax At One Of Italy's 10 Best Spa Getaways

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 12/28/2015 - 02:15

Want to find the perfect spa day or week getaway? John Bensalhia lists some great locations to unwind and forget the Christmas excess... The month of December…

Food & Drink

13 Photos To Inspire A Visit To Romantic Verona

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 11/12/2015 - 05:41

Verona, UNESCO-rcognized for the architecture and urban structure, is often referred to Italy’s city of love. No doubt this has something to do with being the…

Culture

The Curse Of Lake Como

by Myra Robinson | Tue, 10/13/2015 - 01:59

Isola Comacina, Photo credit: isola-comacina.it/ As I look out from the terrace of a small house in Moltrasio on Lake Como I can hear the thwack of tennis…

Lifestyle

Farmstay, Southern Italy-Style: The Masseria

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/01/2015 - 05:45

Ever heard of the masseria? Take note because staying at one of these former fortified farms typical of Southern Italy is shaping up to become the latest trend…

Travel

Not Your Average Hotel: Villa Stays

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 11/15/2014 - 04:00

Lifestyle

Inspired Stays: Joining the Club!

by Katia Amore | Thu, 09/26/2013 - 08:00

In our 'Inspired Stays' series, we usually present interesting buildings and locations that can inspire an unforgettable, 'out-of-the-ordinary' vacation in…

Culture

Inspired Stays: Sicily’s Torrent of Art

by Andrew Edwards | Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:29

The small fishing village of Castel di Tusa on Sicily’s Tyrrhenian coast is a pretty place to stop for lunch overlooking the beach. Should you want to stay the…

Travel

Inspired Stays: Sleeping with History in Bologna

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:29

Imagine sleeping in a 900-year-old tower in the heart of a medieval town in Italy. You can fulfill this fantasy in Bologna, where the Prendiparte Tower, one of…