NEWS FROM : ITALY  

In Italy, America and elsewhere around the world, there is perhaps no more delightful season than spring. As the land thaws and the gentle warmth of the sun coaxes the wondrous colors and blooms from the earth. It is the awakening of a new season of rebirth, from the ground, to our tables, and within ourselves. We feel energized again after long mo...

Val di Fassa is a paradise immersed in the heart of  Dolomites, among the most famous peaks of Trentino: the Pale Mountains, the Marmolada, the Sella Group, the Sassolungo, the Catinaccio Group, which are some of the most famous and iconic peaks in the world. It is divided into 7 municipalities: Canazei, Campitello di Fassa, Mazzin, Pozza di Fassa,...

On Tuesday 12 March at 11.00 a.m. Enit signed the memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Medieval Towns, an association of 28 municipalities subdivided into 10 regions characterised by a tangible and intangible heritage regarding the vitally important medieval period. The network's objective is to create an Italian tourism offer hi...

My husband and I have 25 and 16 years, respectively, of guiding experience in Rome. He's a licensed guide who leads cultural, archeological, and art tours, and I am a certified sommelier who leads food and wine tours. When visiting Rome, tourists often make several common mistakes that can detract from their experience in the Eternal City — ranging...

Delta Air Lines has a stacked schedule to make it easier for travelers to get to Italy, with several new routes to Venice ahead of the summer. By the end of this month, Delta will relaunch nonstop service between its New York-JFK gateway and Venice Marco Polo Airport on a Boeing 767-300, configured with Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfor...

Hon. Christian Di Sanzo spoke at the presentation of the book "The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia History, Culture, People and Ideas" edited by Andrea Canepari and Judith Goode. Present at the conference, in addition to Hon. Di Sanzo, were Sen. Gian Marco Centinaio, Vice President of the Senate, and Sen. Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata, former foreign m...

Old Saint Joseph, what’s in your basket?/ Fresh grass, fresh violets/ nests, birds, and joyful sun!/ In the smallest nook/ I have a little flake of snow,/ a plate of fritters/ and so many other beautiful things!/ As spring arrives/ I sing a prayer to all/ the prayer of love/ to Jesus, our Lord. (Teresa Romei Correggi) This poem captures the most hu...

Sport and adventure, relaxation and tranquility or pleasure and tradition? Don't mind, you don't have to decide - whatever your goal for your vacation, you will be spoiled for choice in Ratschings! This region is full of possibilities - as a couple, with family or individually; every day offers a new experience. The commune of the three silent vall...

The most common questions we get from clients about to leave for Italy have to do with packing conundrums. From comfortable shoes to reliable adaptors, packing details seem to take up a lot of bandwidth in the final days before departure—which comes as no surprise, since our custom Italy travel planning services are so comprehensive that clients do...

Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the most remarkable, brilliant and universal artists of all time. And among Michelangelo’s many showrooms, you’ll find Rome filled with his statues, paintings, frescoes and architecture all around. To cite his friend Vasari: ‘Among the living and the dead he who carries the palm is Michelangelo, foremost not j...

Often when we book a holiday stay our search focuses on accommodation with bed and breakfast. Breakfast traditions across Europe vary widely, reflecting the diverse cultures and culinary preferences of each region. With this in mind, the online travel agency Weloveholidays has compiled a ranking of the European cities with the best breakfasts, a ra...

Over the river and through the woods, and onto the ferry, and up the funicular, and across the mountain range, and down the gorge, and into the sand dunes… Now that’s how you get to these remote places. Trains, planes, and automobiles will get you pretty far in Italy, but there’s a treasure trove of spots waiting further off the beaten path. Here,...