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Looking for some Christmas inspiration? Check out our list of the best things to do during the festive season. Admire artistic lights, explore snow-covered villages that even Santa Claus would feel at home in, get some ideas for a weekend away, and don't forget to try the festive menu to celebrate the holidays like a local in Italy. Check out our h...

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Italy is a magical destination year-round, but during the Christmas season, it transforms into a festive wonderland. From the snow-dusted Alps to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast, Christmas markets in Italy are an enchanting mix of local traditions, artisanal crafts, and culinary delights. If you're planning a trip this winter, here’s your ultima...

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Italy is an endlessly fascinating and surprising vacation destination, brimming with fabulous food, rich ancient history, strong cultural identity, and diverse landscapes spanning picturesque islands, alpine regions, and ancient cities. Just when you think you've uncovered all of its secrets, Italy offers something new to capture your imagination....

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Homesick Sicilians have an affordable and sustainable new way to get home for Christmas this year: the Sicilia Express. The sleeper train has been organised for "workers or students...who wish to reach their loved ones to spend the Christmas holidays together" Sicily's regional president Renato Schifani said. The Sicilia Express will leave Turin in...

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The IACC is pleased to announce the launch of a strategic alliance with one of Italy’s most prestigious universities, Milan’s Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UNICATT). The newly-minted collaboration with UNICATT leverages the university’s Department of Career Services and the IACC’s own J-1 visa program to help promote U.S.-based internship o...

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The Valnerina, nestled among the soft hills and mountains ofUmbria, is a land that holds unspoiled nature, enchanted villages and ancient traditions. Crossed by the Nera River, this valley offers a spectacle of scenic and cultural beauty, making it one of the most fascinating destinations for those who love slow and authentic tourism. From small me...

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Italy is an unparalleled destination for art lovers: from the works of Renaissance masters to the contemporary avant-garde, the country offers a one-of-a-kind cultural journey. Visiting the places where art was born and evolved is a rare and precious opportunity. If you have a deep love for art, Italy will welcome you with a vast range of experienc...

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Monesteroli is a small, little-known hamlet located along the stunning Ligurian coast of Italy. Perched on a steep cliff above the sea, it is not a place easily reached by cars or buses: in fact, the only way to visit this village is by foot or by boat, which makes it a great destination for those seeking adventure and tranquility away from the noi...

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Swerving the Amalfi Coast, I took advantage of a new twice-a-week flight from London Stansted to Salerno and instead pivoted south on a spacious and picturesque 90-minute Italo train to Maratea, Potenza, a town set high above the Gulf of Policastro dubbed ‘the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea.’ An ornate, spurting fountain in the Old Town’s Piazza Vitol...

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Italy is truly a powerhouse when it comes to tourism. With around 60 million visitors annually, it's the fourth most visited country in the world. And, of course, it's not a mystery why Italy attracts so many. From the sunny Amalfi Coast to the soaring Dolomites, il bel paese (the beautiful country), the land of da Vinci and Caesar, is home to some...

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