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Side Trips in Pisa
A Monastery & a Wilderness near Pisa Thirteen kilometers (8 miles) east of Pisa outside the village of Calci lies the largest and most interesting Carthusian monastery (or…
In Depth in Pisa
The city began as a seaside settlement around 1000 B.C. and was expanded into a naval trading port by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C. By the 11th century, Pisa had grown into one of…
Side Trips in Perugia
Torgiano The sleepy old town of Torgiano, 15km (9 1/3 miles) south of Perugia via the E45, is celebrated for its fine wines, considered the best in Umbria. (The town produces one of…
In Depth in Assisi
With mesmerizing art all around, it's sometimes easy to forget that Assisi (and much of the surrounding region) pays homage primarily to St. Francis, one of the most important saints…
Organized Tours in Miami
You don't need a boating license or a zillion-dollar yacht to explore Miami by boat. Thanks to several enterprising companies, boat tours are easy to find, affordable, and an excellent…
Side Trips in Avellino
Santuario di Montevergine Very close to Avellino, this sanctuary with an annexed monastery (tel. 0825-72924; www.santuariodimontevergine.it) is famous for its art and for the splendid…
Side Trips in Capua
Sant'Angelo in Formis Isolated on the slopes of Mount Tifata on the outskirts of Capua, this medieval church is among the most fascinating in Italy. Getting There -- You can easily…
Getting to Know in Benevento
Benevento History 101A powerful Sannite town inhabited since the 7th century B.C., the original community was soundly defeated by the Romans in 275 B.C., after fierce opposition.…
Side Trips in Benevento
Farther Afield Around Benevento: Discovering Sannio The hilly area around Benevento is known as the Sannio and is famous for the production of some of Italy's best D.O.C.…
What's New in New England
MassachuseettsBoston and CambridgeThe highway construction that dominated downtown Boston for nearly 2 decades officially ended in late 2007. In its place are the mile-long ribbon…
Exploring the Area in Provence and the Riviera
Mont Ventoux: King of the Mountains The formidable summit of Mont Ventoux can be visible all over the valleys of the Rhône, Durance, and Luberon. Its 1,912m (6,273ft) peak makes it the…
In Depth in Sweden
Roughly the size of California, Sweden has some 280,000 sq. km (108,109 sq. miles) of landmass, bordering Finland to its northeast and Norway to its west. As the northern end creeps…
Special-Interest Vacations in Switzerland
Here we've assembled a roundup of sports highlights -- some of the very best ways to get outdoors and enjoy Switzerland's magnificent scenery. Most activities can be enjoyed…
Suggested Itineraries in Tuscany and Umbria
Tuscany and Umbria are densely populated with things to see, perhaps more so than any other region in Europe. It could take months to experience all of its art, architecture, food, and…
In Depth in Tuscany and Umbria
As the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence has an abundance of significant architecture and artistic masterpieces -- as do most of the smaller cities that dot the Tuscan and Umbrian…
In Depth in Norway
Imagine a headless sea horse hanging over Denmark, with an elongated tail curving northward along the Swedish border -- beyond the Arctic Circle -- the tip of its tail brushing against…
In Depth in Port Antonio
Bligh, the Bounty & the BreadfruitThe true story of the HMS Bounty and its mutinous crew is the stuff of legend and film -- and if you're renting videos, by the way, the Clark…
Spectator Sports in Edinburgh
Football (Soccer) You might get swept up by the zeal that some residents have for their local football clubs: Hearts and Hibs. Heart of Midlothian Football Club (just Hearts or…
Regions in Brief in Pontine Islands
Mention "Pontine Islands" anywhere outside Italy, and you're likely to draw blank stares. The treasures of this archipelago -- inhabited Ponza and Ventotene plus the islands of…
Regions in Brief in Tuscan Archipelago
Remarkably lovely Elba is Italy's third largest island -- though only a pea in comparison to Sicily and Sardinia, which outrank it handily. Its name may be internationally synonymous…
Organized Tours in Rome
Because of the sheer number of sights to see, some first-time visitors like to start out with an organized tour. While few things can really be covered in any depth on these overview…
Active Pursuits in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Exploring Peaks Skiers and nonskiers alike will enjoy the eye-popping scenery on a trip up the surrounding mountainsides on the funicular systems that leave right from town. The most…
Side Trips in Trent
The Southern Trentino: Rovereto & Castello Sabbionara Castello Di Avio -- The first historical mention of the spectacular Castello Sabbionara (tel. 0464-684-453), at the town of…
Side Trips in Aosta
Castello Di Fenis (Castle Of Fenis) Built by the Challants, viscounts of Aosta throughout much of the Middle Ages, this castle (tel. 0165-764-263), near the town of Fenis, is the most…
Getting to Know in Caserta
The Radical Philosophy of Gaetano Filangeri Gaetano Filangeri, the mind behind the inventive Bourbon king Ferdinando IV, was an important 18th-century Neapolitan jurist and…