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The 6 Most Scenic Spots in Italy
Italy is so packed with attractions that it's hard to know where to start. That's where we come in. We present our personal, opinionated list of what we consider to be Italy's top…
The Great Palazzo and Villa Hotels of Italy
Like much of Europe, Italy is adorned with hundreds of gorgeous old villas and palaces, each one an echo of the golden age of nobility. But time has not been kind to Italy's…
Italy’s Alcatraz: Abandoned Island Prison to Become Tourist Attraction
Italy has plans to convert a deserted island that once housed a brutal prison into a tourist attraction similar to San Francisco Bay's Alcatraz, according to news reports. A tiny…
Florence, Italy's Best New Neighborhood
By Donald Strachan Cities change. It's what they do. However, one of the draws of Florence has been that its center is stuck in time. It was old when Lucy and George traded gazes in E.…
Seeing Italy Through Children's Eyes
Traveling with children in Italy is more asset than liability, as the country is more hospitable than most when it comes to family travel. Here are six different ways to visit.
Tourcrafters Tops Itself in Italy
What is a travel deal that's more unbelievable than unbelievable? We said the "u" word about a recent Tourcrafters' Italy offer, but they've outdone themselves, again. Now, the firm is…
St. Antoine Italyan Katolik Kilisesi
Also known as St. Anthony of Padua Franciscan Church, St. Antoine is a spectacular example of Italian neo-Gothic building, dating to 1913. The congregation was established in 1725 in…
Italy Adds New Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Americans
Yesterday the European Union removed the United States from the safe travel list, recommending that the bloc's 27 member states impose new restrictions on American travelers due to the…
14 Reasons Calabria Needs to Be Your Next Italy Vacation
Calabria, the toe of Italy ’s boot, is unfairly one of the country’s lesser-known regions among Americans, but it’s long been popular with Europeans, especially for its stunning 500…
In Depth in Northern Italy
Of all the great things that northern Italy has to offer, the best is its geographical diversity. There are days when you can ski the Alps in the morning and sunbathe on the Riviera in…
What's New in Northern Italy
These are trying times for Americans' wallets. The euro is reaching new highs every day against the dollar. (Throughout this guide, the euro is pegged at $1.30.) Rising hotel prices…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Italy
Visiting the Art Cities: When Italy consisted of dozens of principalities, art treasures were concentrated in many small capitals, each blessed with the patronage of a papal…
Best Dining Bets in Italy
Ottava Nota (Palermo): Palermo’s old Arab quarter, the Kalsa, buzzes these days, especially at this sleek restaurant with its creative spin on Sicilian cuisine. Ingredients come…
The Best Museums in Italy
Vatican Museums (Rome): The 100 galleries that constitute the Musei Vaticani are loaded with papal treasures accumulated over the centuries. Musts include the Sistine Chapel, such…
The Best Cathedrals in Italy
St. Peter's Basilica (Rome): Its roots began with the first Christian emperor, Constantine, in A.D. 324. By 1400, the Roman basilica was in danger of collapsing, prompting the…
The Best Ruins in Italy
Roman Forum (Rome): Two thousand years ago, most of the known world was directly affected by decisions made in the Roman Forum. Today classicists and archaeologists wander among its…
The Best Buys in Italy
Ceramics: The town of Faenza, in Emilia-Romagna, has been the center of pottery making, especially majolica, since the Renaissance. Majolica, also known as faience, is a type of…
In One Week in Italy
Let’s be realistic: It’s impossible to see these storied cities properly in a week. However, a fast, efficient rail network along the Rome–Florence–Venice axis makes it’s surprisingly…
In Two Weeks in Italy
It’s obviously difficult to see the top sights of Italy—and to see them properly—in just 2 weeks. But in this itinerary, we show you some of the best of them. We’ll go beyond the…
Recommended Books & Films in Italy
Recommended Reading General & History -- Luigi Barzini's The Italians should almost be required reading for anyone contemplating a trip to Italy. It's hailed as the liveliest…
Food and Drink in Italy
Italians know how to cook—just ask any of them. But be sure to leave plenty of time: Once Italians start talking food, it’s a while before they pause for breath. Italy doesn’t really…
Food & Drink in Northern Italy
For Italians, eating is not just something to do for sustenance three times a day. Food is an essential ingredient of the Italian spirit, practically an art form in a culture that…
How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips
Expert advice for getting there, getting around, seeing the sights, finding accommodations, eating well, and shopping—all on a shoestring budget
WATCH: Italy's Great Attractions Reopen with Social Distancing and New Gadgets
If you were wondering how the treasures of Europe are doing during the reopening of tourism, CBS sent a reporter to check out the scene in Italy as visitors are gradually welcomed…
The Best Beaches in Italy (And How to Get to Them)
Travelers coming from outside of Europe may not think of Italy as a beach destination. But consider that “the Boot”—including its major islands Sicily and Sardinia and a dozen other…