Lazio + Umbria Travel Guide

Given the news lately, the case for unplugging from our smartphones and tablets has never been stronger. While a screenless existence might not be... Read More

A few winters ago, my family and I checked into a restored 17th-century estate in the tiny town of Lower Monferrato, in Piedmont, Italy. Our bay window... Read More

Long before anyone set foot on a luxury liner for a cruise vacation, the notorious Roman Emperor known as Caligula took to the water for his... Read More

Travelers who want to count on getting a great deal in the month of April don’t need to wait for an epic flash sale. According to data pulled by global... Read More

Italy is a frequent choice for honeymoons or other romantic getaways. With its breathtaking landscapes, temperate climate, and abundance of wine, the... Read More

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in central Italy early Wednesday at around 3:36 a.m. local time, followed by several aftershocks. At least 159... Read More

There’s plenty to recommend Italy already: The rolling hills of Tuscany, the canals of Venice, the charm of Cinque Terre, the wine and food of…well,... Read More

You can’t swing a carafe of Chianti around Italy without hitting a wine tour sipping its way across the best vine-growing, grape-pressing regions in the... Read More

It’s rare enough for a classical music recording to gain wide popular and critical success, but since its release this summer, Benedicta: Marian Chant... Read More

Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, he of the ample, exaggerated figures depicted in flat, bright colors, has created a promotional poster... Read More

Related: Best Countries for Solo TravelersIf you’re looking to explore the world with no travel companion other than your fabulous self, you may think... Read More

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Stay: I send out-of-town guests to the Relais Todini (Frazione Collevalenza $$), a 14th-century manor. The view from the swimming pool stretches for... Read More

When San Francisco ad executive John Porter started planning his annual vacation in 2005, he knew he wanted something different. A seasoned traveler,... Read More

Festival del Maggio Musicale FiorentinoFlorence, Tuscany; May 2–June 24This year, the country’s most important classical festival honors the 200th... Read More