Umbria Travel Guide

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

As a traveler from the United States, there’s one thing that always stands out when I'm in Europe: history.Walk around in Paris, Rome, or... Read More

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

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

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

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

Across EuropeAbercrombie & Kent VillasBest For: Excursions; local staff; user-friendly websiteFive decades of experience as a luxury travel operator... Read More

Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood is famous for its loud street fashion (embraced by singer Gwen Stefani, among others), but it’s most popular attraction is... Read More