For thousands of years, Sicily has played a pivotal role in Mediterranean politics. It was occupied or controlled by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, …
Bucket List Destinations in Italy
The Sicilian island of Pantelleria seems to defy reality with its beauty. Closer to Tunisia than to Italy, the tiny island is unlike any other in the …
Visiting the Costa Smeralda’s iconic Hotel Cala di Volpe, there is a subtle feeling of newness, but even the hotel’s most loyal guests might have …
A stone’s throw from Lake Como, where celebrities are known to frequent for opulent getaways, is the quiet and quaint Tenuta de l’Annunziata. Located …
Lake Como, a well-known destination of ethereal appeal, has captured the attention of present-day celebrities and English romantic poets alike. …
Majestic limestone peaks, verdant meadows, and emerald lakes—the Dolomites have some of Italy’s most spectacular natural scenery. Located between …
Via Tornabuoni is the most elegant street in Florence. Pedestrianized years ago, it puts you within five to 10 minutes’ walking distance from the …
“Vespa Vita is all about the lifestyle, it’s about being seen,” says Scooteroma founder Annie Ojile, referring to the #VespaVita hashtag she promotes …
“Our stay here was a heavenly pause.” So reads the latest jotting in the oversized guest book at Villa La Massa, a splendidly secluded hotel that is …
Opened in May, the Hotel de la Ville occupies a prestigious address on Via Sistina at the top of the Spanish Steps, a historic part of town. In the …
Throughout history a long list of admirers have made their way to Sicily’s sunny shores. Cefalù, considered the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea, is best …
Florence is the birthplace of many things: the Renaissance, bistecca fiorentina, Gucci, and the negroni. Caffè Giacosa dates to the 1800s when the …
For those who are serious about getting away from it all, Tenuta di Murlo offers immersion in the unspoiled landscape of Umbria. Protected by …
The Dolomites, Italy’s unofficial adventure capital, are home to alps so stunning they were declared a UNESCO site. While the mountains are a …
The Amalfi Coast needs no introduction. One of the most beautiful places on Earth, this little spit of land jutting out into the Mediterranean …