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Beaches

The Dreamy Islands Where Italians Go to Escape

Some of Italy’s prettiest and most uncrowded beaches are on islands in the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Adriatic seas.

April 22, 2024 10:05 AM

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Erica Firpo

Men jump off a white rock into turquoise water

Cities We Love

When Is the Best Time to Visit Italy? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

Ready to plan your trip to Italy, but unsure of the perfect time to go?

February 22, 2024 03:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

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Where to Travel Next

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages

These breathtaking towns are very much real.

January 29, 2024 12:59 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

11 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker

A list of our favorite vacation rental companies for everything from luxurious villas and design-forward dwellings to stylish family-friendly cribs.

October 25, 2023 12:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

A pink building and a rocky coastline in Tonnara di Scopello on the island of Sicily in Italy

Cruise

The 7 Best Cruises for Experiencing Italy’s Scenic and Culinary Bounty

The best Italy cruises bring travelers off the beaten path to explore some of the Mediterranean country’s less-visited treasures.

October 08, 2023 08:01 AM

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Fran Golden

A 1970s-era image of a train in Italy traveling through the countryside with a village in the background

Trains

You’ll Soon Be Able to Explore Italy on These Vintage Tourist Trains

In 2024, Italy’s state-owned rail network Ferrovie dello Stato is bringing back trains from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s to offer visitors a bit of rail nostalgia with gorgeous views.

August 22, 2023 07:00 AM

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Erica Firpo

The Next List

7 Places in Italy You Should Visit in 2023

The latest on the cultural capitals and emerging destinations of the Bel Paese.

June 21, 2023 04:55 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Exterior of a mansion with leaves growing on the staircase

Hotels

You Can Now Rent the Villa From The White Lotus on Airbnb

The Noto villa that Daphne and Harper visited is open for bookings.

January 20, 2023 02:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

View of the medieval walls and towers of the city in Orvieto

Food + Drink

Book Now: Just a Few Spots Left on Elizabeth Minchilli’s Italy Food Tours This Spring

The Rome-based writer has impeccable Italy recommendations—now you can eat your way across Puglia and Umbria with her.

January 17, 2023 01:16 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Health + Wellness

Why One Woman Decided to Create the First-Ever Size-Inclusive Trips to Italy

Boutique tour company Stellavision Travel is on a mission to help travelers embrace body positivity on the road.

July 13, 2022 02:49 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Beaches

Italy Issues New Rules for Driving the Amalfi Coast

You may want to rethink renting a car in Amalfi this summer. If you’re looking for something less crowded and complicated, we offer some scenic alternatives along Italy’s coastline.

June 24, 2022 03:23 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

People

These Dream Food Trips Show Another Side of Italy

The lesser-known regions of Abruzzo, Parma, and Sicily come alive through the expertise of author Elizabeth Minchilli.

August 17, 2021 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Italy’s Underrated National and Regional Parks

National Parks

7 of Italy’s Most Underrated National and Regional Parks You Should Visit

In Italy, these trails and parks provide breathing space for everyone.

June 16, 2021 04:12 PM

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Adam H. Graham

COVID + Travel

Italy Is Reopening to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

An Italy-based writer on what travelers need to know and whether Italy really is ready to relax its borders.

May 18, 2021 01:36 PM

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Julia Buckley

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