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Sicily's Isola dei Conigli: The World’s Most Beautiful Beach?

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/18/2017 - 06:00

In the last few years, Lampedusa has been more often associated with the migrant crisis than with its stunning natural beauty. And yet beautiful it is, with…

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Beyond Taormina: Five of Sicily's Most Enchanting Villages

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/11/2017 - 08:45

Leave the crowds of Taormina behind and venture off the beaten track to discover five marvelous Sicilian villages. Check out the slideshow below. Rising 750 m…

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Where to Escape the Heat: Top Seaside Resorts in Emilia-Romagna

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 06/28/2017 - 04:05

Our featured region of the month, Emilia-Romagna has 90 km of coastline, facing the Adriatic Sea: known as Riviera Romagnola, it stretches across three…

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7 Villages in Emilia-Romagna You'll Fall in Love With

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 05/31/2017 - 09:00

We begin our month dedicated to the wonderful region of Emilia-Romagna (yes, I'm partial to it because I live here) with a round-up of seven of its most…

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Summer Escapes: Fun-Loving Lignano Sabbiadoro

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 05/11/2017 - 08:00

Halfway between Venice and Trieste is Lignano Sabbiadoro, one of the most popular summer resorts on the Adriatic coast in northern Italy. So as we head into…

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Five of Friuli Venezia Giulia's Most Beautiful Villages

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 05/09/2017 - 11:00

Our journey through Italy’s borghi (historic villages) continues in Friuli Venezia Giulia, our featured region of the month. Italy’s Culture Ministry has…

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Craft Traditions of the Italian Alps

by Laura Morelli | Tue, 05/09/2017 - 04:53

Few of us would mistake Milan for Munich, but some southern Italians jokingly call their northern countrymen tedeschi, a nod to the cultural ties that the…

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The Italy Most People Never Visit: Trivento, Molise

by Anna Lebedeva | Thu, 04/27/2017 - 03:27

Main photo credit: Turismo.it. The town of Trivento sits on a rocky hill, above the valleys of Molise. It is one of those places where locals pause their…

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Five Little-Known Villages in Tuscany You Should Stop Ignoring

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/18/2017 - 05:25

2017 has been declared the ‘Anno dei Borghi’, The Year of Italy’s Historic Villages, by Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, and several…

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Seaside Destinations for Your Tuscan Summer

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/07/2017 - 04:02

While usually associated with art cities and countryside escapes, Tuscany offers a lot for the beach lover as well. In fact, why not end your Tuscan visit with…