Wedged between mountains and coastline, the tiny Sicilian town of Cefalù is perfect for couples looking for a low-key seaside escape.   Besides its windswept, rugged beaches, there's a picturesque harbor, charming centro storico (historic center) with one of the island's most beautiful duomos, and lots of cozy restaurants. Tempio di Diana, a...

Twenty college students from across the nation will participate in the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program, an all-expenses-paid educational and cultural initiative that sends Italian American students to Italy. Sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), the tour will visit Italy's Calabria region from May 26...

Si è insediato questo pomeriggio al collegio romano il Laboratorio del turismo digitale del Mibact (TDLAB) che ha il compito di definire e favorire l'attuazione della strategia digitale per il turismo in Italia.   "Sulla digitalizzazione e sull'integrazione tra cultura e turismo – ha detto Franceschini in apertura dei lavori – l'Italia si gi...

The National Geographic, have elected it as a Top Trip, The NYPost called it "Magical" and the Lonely Planet put it in its 2014 must see places list.   What more do you need to start planning your trip to Apulia. Not convinced. Swide has already given you a few reasons to visit Puglia, but here are 20 more. So book your flights NOW!  ...

I turisti a Roma sono aumentati dai 7,5 milioni di arrivi registrati nel 2000 ai 13,4 milioni del 2014, con un incremento del 77,5%: un dato molto più alto dell'aumento medio misurato a livello nazionale nello stesso periodo (+33,3%). A rivelarlo è uno studio del Censis sul turismo a Roma in vista del Giubileo.   Le presenze turistiche nella...

Introduce the topic of "Italy" to a group of seasoned travelers and you're almost guaranteed a room full of far-off, dreamy stares as people begin to fondly recall trips through The Boot. Ask a bunch of travel bloggers – via email, no less – about their Italy trips and what places they consider the best places in Italy and you can practically hear...

by David Sweet As an Italian travels by motorboat from Venice to Murano, where glass has been created with modest tools and radiant fire for centuries, he offers an unsolicited observation on history that he shares with American travelers.   "When we live in a couple-hundred-year-old house, we live in a new house," he says. "Italians know t...

Oceania Cruises and Artful Travelers are teaming up to host the world premiere of the new PBS documentary series, The Italian Americans.   Guests sailing on this 10-day "Enchanting Riviera" voyage departing Oct. 29, 2014, will have an opportunity to interact with producers, writers and directors involved in the development of this new series...

"Expo and Territories" is a new initiative promoted by Italian Government in parallel with Expo 2015. Its main aim is to connect the universal exposition to the beauties of Italian territories. In particular, this initiative involves 19 regions and stands as a chance to put in evidence the richness of Italian resources (both cultural and environmen...

By Beatrice Bondi Nell'ambito della valorizzazione del territorio e delle potenzialità turistiche della regione Veneto, giovedì sera l'ENIT di New York ha ospitato nella sua suite al Rockfeller Center la presentazione delle novità per il nuovo anno della lussuosa catena di alberghi termali GB Thermae Hotels di Abano Terme.   Il direttore de...