Italian cuisine is a perennial favorite both in the U.S. and abroad. So it's not surprising that three Italian cities—Rome, Florence, and Naples—were ranked among the top 10 best food destinations around the world. These destinations were selected as part of Tripadvisor’s “Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards.” The list highlights hotels, rest...
READ MOREAs Rome rose and took over the Italian peninsula, southern Italy and Sicily were full of ancient Greek colonies (the Romans called the region 'Magna Graecia'). One of the oldest Greek colonies in Italy was Cumae near Naples (also a Greek colony). One of the best and most significant ancient attractions at Cumae is the Cave of the Sibyl. The Cave of...
READ MORE“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is known for pasta, wine, culture, scenery and so much more. But with all Italy has to offer, perhaps it is out of your price range, especially if you are going to be on a fixed budget once you...
READ MOREIf people think of Trudie Styler and her association with Italy, they are most likely to conjure up an image of the wine-making estate she owns with her husband, Sting, in Tuscany. Few people would know her as a woman raised on a council estate in the English Midlands who wandered through the labyrinthine, mafia-ridden backstreets of Naples for her...
READ MOREFeel like an Italian adventure in Naples? Now there are more ways to get there from the New York area. United Airlines has pushed up the date of its second daily flight from the New York area to Naples. The flight will emanate from Newark Liberty International Airport. And Delta Air Lines will launch service from New York’s John F Kennedy Internat...
READ MOREVisit Naples to see first-hand where the Italian expression “che sceneggiata Napoletana!”, or “What a Neapolitan drama!” comes from. Naples is often described as vibrant or colorful, its people expressive and passionate, its street life gritty. It’s an ideal off-the-beaten-track destination for the right traveler. We have great recommendations belo...
READ MORENaples, a city with millenary roots and a timeless aura, stands as an authentic treasure trove of traditions and legends. Here, history, culture, and gastronomy blend into a unique mosaic, offering an unforgettable experience. A "One Day Trip" to Naples thus becomes an extraordinary opportunity to immerse oneself in the authentic soul of Campania,...
READ MOREVisiting Naples in a week is a brilliant idea for your next travel to Italy. A week is the minimum time to fully immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this wonderful city, and perhaps even take a tour of its rich surroundings. Founded by the Cumaeans in the 7th century B.C., it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world....
READ MOREConcern is mounting over the risk of an eruption on a sprawling volcanic area close to Naples after the area was struck by the strongest earthquake in 40 years. Seismic activity on Campi Flegrei, a constellation of ancient volcanic craters, has intensified over the past year and especially in recent months, with more than 80 events occurring in the...
READ MOREWith its frescoed ceilings, monumental staircase, luminous rooms and unbeatable collection, the Museo Nazionale Archeologico Napoli (MANN) is the mecca for archeo-lovers, Roman history buffs and wannabe Indiana Jones. Ever since its 1777 founding, MANN has been the final destination for all things ancient in the Greco-Roman world, and without a dou...
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