Discover Italy from a unique perspective with a memorable cruise. Our selection of the 10 best cruises in Italy brings together the most exclusive travel experiences the Bel Paese has to offer. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, an action-packed adventure or a relaxing family vacation, there is a cruise to Italy for you. From the charm...

Venice celebrated Italian and international scientific excellence by awarding Italian American scientist Antonio Giordano with the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Giordano, president and founder of the Sbarro Health Research Organization at Temple University in the United States and full professor of Anatomy and Pathological Histo...

Venice and its art treasures never lose their charm and yet, with nature awakening and the colors becoming more vibrant, the lagoon city undoubtedly becomes even more beautiful. So, what to do in spring in Venice? Long walks through the narrow streets are certainly an excellent way to get to know the city and its dreamy atmospheres and if the weath...

La Dolce Vita Orient Express announced that it will soon be ready for guests to book tickets for what could arguably be called the most luxurious train journey in the world. In a press release shared with Travel + Leisure, the train operator shared it will open its virtual ticket window in April, with the train's specific run dates coming later thi...

Over President’s Day Weekend from February 16th to February 18th, the American non-profit organization Save Venice hosted a three-day fundraiser based in and around Beverly Hills to benefit its mission to preserve the artistic heritage of Venice, Italy. The event, which drew nearly 100 guests from around the US and U.K., marked Save Venice’s triump...

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...

Imagine a weekend away, exploring exquisite mountain villages that overlook Lake Como, then making your way to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia to round out your evening with newly-promoted Como 1907 at home to seven-time European champions AC Milan. How about Florence on a Saturday evening for Fiorentina vs Juventus, then a casual Sunday afternoon g...

Venice represents the very best and the very worst of shopping in Italy. There is no denying that the streets around St. Mark’s Square and other headliners are crammed full of tacky souvenir shops that cater to daytrippers who have little time and need to grab a trinket from the Floating City quickly.  Strike out just a bit farther from the throngs...

Gambling was a pervasive aspect of Venetian life, reflecting the city’s wealth and status as a major cultural and trade hub. In Venice, everyone gambled everywhere: people engaged in games of chance in private homes, public squares, and during festivals, with stakes involving money, goods, and even property. Venetian authorities, however, viewed ga...

An international team of female scientists from Ca' Foscari University Venice, Luleå University of Technology (Sweden), Italian National Research Council and Linköping University (Sweden) has created a new material capable of absorbing the full amount of solar radiation while retaining the accumulated heat. The project aims to produce new materials...