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Churches in Naples
The most religious city in Italy, Naples rivals Rome when it comes to the number and beauty of its churches. It is impossible to list them all so we have chosen the best (which are not…
The Best Attractions in Puerto Rico
The Historic District of Old San Juan: There's nothing like it in the Caribbean. Partially enclosed by old walls dating from the 17th century, Old San Juan was designated a U.S.…
Religion in Puerto Rico
The majority of Puerto Ricans are Roman Catholic, but religious freedom for all faiths is guaranteed by the Commonwealth Constitution. There is a Jewish Community Center in Miramar,…
The People in Puerto Rico
The inhabitants of Puerto Rico represent a mix of races, cultures, languages, and religions. They draw their heritage from the original native population, from Spanish royalists who…
Organized Tours in Venice
Because of the sheer number of sights to see in Venice, some first-time visitors like to start out with an organized tour. Although few things can really be covered in any depth on…
Famous People in Glasgow
A Few Famous Scots Robert Burns (1759-96): Scotland's ploughman poet, known in many languages and countriesSir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955): Nobel Prize winner who discovered…
The Best Castles, Palaces and Historic Homes in Provence and the Riviera
Château d'If (off Marseille, Provence): One of France's most notorious fortresses, this was the famous state prison whose mysterious guest was the Man in the Iron Mask. Alexandre…
History in Provence and the Riviera
Early provence -- French civilization started in the South of France. Human traces from 27,000 years ago—including cave paintings of horses and bison—are to be found in the Calanques…
In Two Weeks in Provence and the Riviera
With 2 weeks you can traverse the Côte d'Azur at a more relaxed pace. This tour begins in the west at St-Tropez and then takes you all the way east to Menton, on the border with Italy.…
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Ustica
Parco Marino Regionale The Marine National Park was created in 1986, the first marine reserve ever established in Italy. Since Ustica lies at the center of an inward current surging…
The Best Romantic Getaways in Sicily
Cefalù: This quaint fishing village an hour east of Palermo is the second most popular seaside town after Taormina. With its medieval homes and alleyways dominated by the imposing…
The Best Cathedrals in Sicily
Duomo (Cefalù): The first Norman cathedral in western Sicily, it was built by Roger II and initially intended as his final resting place. Its imposing size dominates the landscape of…
The Best Hotel Bargains in Sicily
Ambasciatori (Palermo; tel. 091-6166881; https://ambasciatorihotelpalermo.com): Offering five-star views at three-star prices, Ambasciatori is right in the middle of everything. A…
The Best Luxury Hotels in Sicily
Capofaro Resort (Salina): This stylish resort on the island of Salina gives new meaning to Mediterranean living -- stylish rooms and amenities on a property surrounded by grape vines…
The Lay of the Land in Sicily
Of all the islands of the Mediterranean, Sicily is the largest, spread across 40,965km (25,454 miles), and lying halfway between Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. It is surrounded by…
Art & Architecture in Sicily
For decades, scholars have claimed that if you want to uncover the history of Western civilization, you need look no further than the island of Sicily. The original melting pot is a…
Today in Sicily
To the outsider, Sicily, the largest region in Italy and with a population of roughly 5 million, could thrive on tourism alone as its major source of income -- it boasts endless…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Sicily
Books Sicilian Authors -- Considering that Italian literature was founded at the court of Frederick II in Palermo, it comes as no surprise that Sicily has produced brilliant writers…
History in Sicily
Because Sicily is at a strategic point in the Mediterranean, on a route where east meets west, it's unsurprising that everyone wanted a piece of this fertile land. Yet to understand…
Food & Drink in Sicily
Good food is usually a priority for travelers to Sicily, as it should be: Ingredients are always fresh, and the recipes simple and time-tested. Whether you dine in a hole-in-the-wall…
Dateline in Sicily
734 B.C. Corinthians found Syracuse. 480 B.C. Syracusans overrun the Carthaginian beachhead at the Battle of Himera. 415 B.C. Athens sails a great armada against Syracuse but is…
In Two Weeks in Sicily
This 2-week tour includes all the classical sites that would be visited in a 1-week tour, but this itinerary takes a more in-depth look at the history of the island, exploring the…
In One Week in Sicily
Designed to let you see the highlights of the island on a very tight schedule, this itinerary touches upon the classical vestiges of Sicily, yet allows for some outdoor fun and…
National Parks in Menton
Mercantour: The Lungs of Southern France The 70,000-hectare (173,000-acre) Mercantour National Park (www.mercantour.eu) is a sparsely populated haven for endangered fauna and flora,…
The Best Museums in Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: A must-see for art lovers, the Art Institute manages to combine blockbuster exhibits with smaller, uncrowded spaces for private meditation. Internationally…