This post is an updated and expanded version of our original guide to spending three days in Venice. You can still read the original here. Key Takeaways (Quick Answer): Planning a luxury Venice itinerary for 2026? Here’s what you need to know: Is Venice Worth Visiting in 2026? Yes, absolutely. Venice is unlike anywhere else […]
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Key Takeaways (Quick Answer) Traffic was at a standstill. There was no way I was making this flight. The next flight to Catania wasn’t until the following morning, so what was supposed to be my first night in Sicily was spent at an airport hotel on the outskirts of Bologna. Unexpected expenses like needing to
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Culinary travel isn’t only about tasting menus and Michelin-starred restaurants, though those are often a huge piece of the puzzle. It’s also about dining like locals, which for many travelers means cooking and shopping for ingredients like locals. If cooking is your passion, you’ll want to be sure that your accommodations will provide you with
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Key Takeaways (Quick Answer) My husband and I recently visited Italy’s lake district for the first time, staying in Stresa on Italy’s enchanting Lake Maggiore. Located in Italy’s Piedmont region on the lake’s western side, Stresa is a great base for exploring this area. Why Visit Lake Maggiore Instead of Lake Como? You’ll get
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One of the biggest highlights of my recent trip to Cortona was enjoying all that incredible Tuscan cuisine. Few chefs bring authentic Tuscan flavors to life the way Chef Silvia Baracchi does, and being a guest at her table is as good as it gets. Prior to staying in the heart of Tuscany at Il
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Key Takeaways (Quick Answer) After spending a few days in Rome, I headed to Tiburtina Station and boarded a northbound Trenitalia. In a little over two hours (and with no transfers), I found myself about halfway between Rome and Florence, at the Camucia–Cortona train station. After a few minutes, I was in a car on
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If eating homemade pasta and fresh local ingredients is of interest to you, keep reading. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend “Autumn in Piemonte,” an event held here in NYC highlighting the exquisite cuisine offered in Italy’s Piemonte region (“Piedmont” in English). The event was held at De Gustibus Cooking School, which is
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The day after the conference, which was also the last day of my trip, I had the opportunity to visit the stunning island of Ischia, a destination I’ve been dreaming of visiting ever since I first heard the name. When I first saw the film The Talented Mr. Ripley, I became immediately obsessed with the Italian
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After breakfast, I made my way to Napoli Centrale to board my train to Rome. I hadn’t been to Rome in almost nine years, and I knew that I couldn’t be a one-hour train ride away from The Eternal City and not have a carbonara in the motherland. Since this was a business trip, I
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When I got the invite from The Italian National Tourist Board to attend a travel conference in Italy, I jumped at the chance. Immediately, I knew that this opportunity to meet with hoteliers, tourism boards, wellness spa owners, culinary tour operators, and countless other types of travel professionals from all over Italy would be invaluable in taking
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