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Italy: Tuscany

Italy's most fabled region abounds with stunning countryside, vineyards and old-world European towns.
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Italy: Milan

Star couturiers and luxury boutiques have transformed Milan into Italy’s most chic, modern metropolis, one brimming with attitude.
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Italy: Lake Como

Italy's third-biggest lake is the center of a region that's both natural and civilized, decadent and low-key, enormous and intimate.
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Italy: Florence

Firenze, famously dubbed the “city of stone" by writer Mary McCarthy, regards itself as a living museum. And considering it has counted among its residents the likes of Michelangelo, Raphael,...
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Italy: Venice

Reporting on cities that have been attracting tourists for hundreds of years is both a privilege and a challenge.
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Italy: Rome

“Rome is a city that’s growing,” declared its last mayor, “and doesn’t fear what is new”—even if most visitors come to see its ancient treasures.
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Italy: Capri

Despite its jet set status, Capri is also an ethereal, soulful island, especially its stunning, fragrant landscapes.
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Italy: Sardinia

Writer D. H. Lawrence once described Sardinia as “lost between Europe and Africa and belonging to nowhere.”
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Italy: Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is a place where land, sea and sky strike a note of such otherworldly perfection that the region is best approached by boat in order to take...
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Italy: Dolomites

A hiker's paradise, the Italian Dolomites offers glorious landscapes and charming, authentic hotels and restaurants.
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Italy: Sicily

The largest island in the Mediterranean has incredible historic sites, passionate locals and a food scene to impress any gourmet.
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Austria

Bordered by Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland, Austria showcases a host of different influences.
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Italy: Florence: Books: Florence Recommended Reading

ITALY: GENERAL NONFICTION An Italian Education, Tim Park, 1995 — A portrait of Italian family life, at school, at home, in church, and in the countryside by a British-born writer,...
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Italy: Venice: Books: Venice Recommended Reading

See also Italy General Library “I saw it as I imagine most people do: as a museum full of tourists, a dead city. But as Venetians well know, it is...
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Italy: Capri: Where to Stay: Family Friendly: Grand Hotel Quisisana

Vibe: Family-friendly, iconic, central At a glance: Quisisana, the island’s grande dame, opened in 1845 and presides over the center of town like a majestic ocean liner. Review: Some resorts...
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Italy: Capri: Where to Eat: Setting: Da Paolino

With its romantic setting, an overgrown lemon grove, Da Paolino has been an island favorite for more than thirty years. The cuisine is classic Caprese and includes a variety of...
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Italy: Rome: What to See & Do: Tips: A Private View of Italy

Stefano Aluffi-Pentini’s custom travel company combines his background as an art historian with an upbringing amid Rome’s aristocracy to gain entrance to private houses and villas, as well as to...
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Italy: Rome: Books: Rome Reading List

ROME “I have seen the ruins of Rome, the Vatican, St. Peter’s, and all the miracles of ancient and modern art contained in that majestic city. The impression of it...
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Italy: Tuscany: Introduction: Cheat Sheet

Centered around Florence and encompassing such mystical towns as Siena, Montepulciano and Arrezzo, Tuscany is known for its gorgeous countryside, vineyards and old-world charm. One of the most challenging aspects...
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Italy: Florence: Indagare Insiders: Simonetta Brandolini d’Adda on Florence

Countess Simonetta Brandolini d’Adda founded Friends of Florence and the Best in Italy, a luxury real estate company specializing in Italian properties. An American by birth, she has lived in...
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Italy: Milan: Where to Eat: Quick Break: De Santis

In Italy, even the sandwiches are slow food, especially the popular paninis at De Santis. With De Santis’s 400-plus combinations, die-hard fans call it the best sandwich shop on the...
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Italy: Milan: Personal Shoppers: Annamaria Usai

The ideal guide to Milan is someone like Annamaria Usai, who is hired frequently by guests of the Principe di Savoia. Primarily a personal shopper, Usai is also trained as...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: You asked: Can you recommend a good tour company for my family in Italy?

Two companies that friends have personally recommended as being particularly sensitive to family groups are Context Rome (Via Baccina 40; (39) 06-482-0911; in U.S. 888-467-1986 www.rome.contexttravel.com) and Insiders Italy (718-855-3878;...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Activities in Como, Italy

We are traveling to Lake Como, Italy, in the end of August with 12 and 14 year old boys. Any recommendations for fun things to do/see with them?
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Discussion Boards:Destinations: Bracciano, Italy

My sister is getting married at the Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy, and has requested that no one stay in La Posta Vecchia (the hotel I’ve been DYING to stay...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Italy for a week in April

My husband and I are heading to Zurich in mid-April for a friend’s 50th birthday. We thought we would take the following week and head into Italy. Neither one of...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Italy and Croatia

I am travelling to Italy and Croatia with 3 friends at the end of June for my 40th Bday. What is the coolest way to get from Italy to Croatia...
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Discussion Boards:Destinations: travelling to italy or spain with kids?

we are planning to go with kids (ages 4 and 7) and grandparents to either italy or spain. ideally, we would go on a seaside holiday, but not be too...
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Classifieds:Buying and Selling: Coastal Italy and France villa rental

We are looking to rent a house to rent in Italy and in France near the coast. For June and July. If anyone has information on web sites or friends...
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Discussion Boards:General Information: Restaurants in Naples, Italy

I am staying in Naples, Italy for one night next week with my 15 year old son. Does anyone have a suggestion for a casual restaurant that he would enjoy?...
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Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Italy in June

My husband and I are traveling to Italy for eight days in June. We are thinking Rome for three nights and Tuscany for four nights. I would welcome any recommendations...
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You Asked: Can you recommend a good tour guide for a family in Rome?

Two companies that friends have personally recommended as being particularly sensitive to family groups are Context Rome (Via Baccina 40; (39) 06-482-0911; in U.S. 888-467-1986 www.rome.contexttravel.com) and Insiders Italy (718-855-3878;...
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