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Winter Sports

How to Find the Very Best Skiing in Europe

From the Alps to the Dolomites, Europe offers an unrivaled selection of slopes for ski and snowboard fun.

December 1, 2023 12:48 PM

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Mary Novakovich

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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

Winter Sports

Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites

Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites is just as much about the food and wine as it is about the slopes and snow.

March 11, 2022 02:21 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

Hiking + Cycling

Italy’s New Hiking Trail Will Connect 25 National Parks

The Path of Parks network will loosely trace an existing 4,350-mile trail.

June 5, 2020 08:28 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Go in Summer

Fitzgerald’s and Picasso’s Favorite French Riviera Beach Town Still Feels Like the Roaring 20s

Once a beloved vacation spot for notable artists in the early 20th century, this town keeps its creative spirit alive.

May 2, 2025 03:26 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Piazza del Quadrilatero is now a multi-use complex in the heart of Milan's fashion district.

Hotels

This Restored Palazzo and Hotel in Milan Is a Destination Unto Itself

Some are saying Milan is entering a new golden era—and the new Portrait Milano hotel puts travelers in the center of it all.

May 12, 2023 06:58 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Where to Go in Spring

How to Go Off the Beaten Path in Monaco

Look beyond the glittering façade of casinos and sports cars to uncover the country’s true essence.

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The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain

Air Travel News

American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations

Several exciting new transatlantic flights will be taking off from major East Coast and Midwest airports next year.

September 6, 2024 02:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Trains

A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly

Starting in 2024, travelers will be able to take a single train (versus a cumbersome connection) to travel from the capital to this famed archaeological site.

June 16, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Alitalia Makes Its Final Flights, But the Name Will Remain

It’s the end of the 74-year-old Italian airline, but not the end of the Alitalia name.

October 14, 2021 05:43 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

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

Air Travel News

This Is Now One of Europe’s Best Airports—but It Definitely Wasn’t Always

After an 800 million–euro upgrade, Italy’s main international hub recently received a coveted Skytrax five-star airport rating.

May 31, 2023 06:17 PM

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Erica Firpo

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Did a Road Trip Overseas. Here’s What I Wish I Knew Beforehand.

A handful of essential tips helps make the unpredictable a little less, well, unpredictable.

October 3, 2024 07:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

History + Culture

The Side of Monaco Most Travelers Don’t See

Beyond the casino-and-Porsche clichés is a rich multilingual culture, the Monégasque.

October 4, 2022 12:03 PM

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Mark Ellwood

View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side

Trains

Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands

There’s no better way to travel across Europe than by train. These 10 trips are as captivating than their destinations.

January 27, 2026 06:59 AM

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Catherine Bennett

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