Destinations

Carnival in Italy: Floats, Parades, and Other Carnevale Celebrations

Carnevale is celebrated throughout Italy, not just in Venice. Learn more about Italy’s most popular carnival cities and traditions.

Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s how to get tickets and prepare for Midnight Mass.

Performance of Aida at the Arena di Verona Opera Festival

Verona’s Opera Festival Celebrates Its Centennial

See the world’s best-known operas performed in an ancient arena in the heart of Verona.

Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2022

If it’s top among Italians, it must be good! The Italy Quality of Life survey is a great way to learn about places to live in or visit.

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11 Puglia Homes and Villas That Are Great for Family Stays

Ranging from traditional trulli to modern villas, these Puglia properties are great for family and group accommodations.

The White Lotus Season 2: Stunning Locations in Sunny Sicily

White Lotus Season 2 features gorgeous and mysterious Sicily. Learn more about the amazing hotels and villas in Taormina, Noto, and Palermo where you can stay for the night.

How to Have a ‘Sideways’ Visit in Tuscany

The wine that got Sideways’s Maya into wine is grown in a single vineyard in southern Tuscany.

Don’t Stress About a Long Layover in Rome. Go Here.

Forget the business lounge! This is the most relaxing way to cap off a stay in Rome.

Chianti: Tuscany’s Subregion Known For Its Famous Red Wine

The 20 Regions of Italy

Bergamo and Brescia ‘Shine’ as Dual Capitals of Italian Culture

Lombard cities Bergamo and Brescia unite as the 2023 Italian Capital of Culture.

Stay in Style: The Trendiest New Hotels in Rome

Here’s our handpicked selection of the Eternal City’s best new hotels. Love that new hotel smell—especially when it’s in Rome.

Paolo Sorrentino’s Naples: The People and Places of “The Hand of God”

“The Hand of God” is packed with beautiful and surreal scenes of Naples. Learn about the locations, people, and cultural references in Sorrentino’s Neapolitan masterpiece.