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Guide Article / Northern Italy

The Best Countryside Retreats in Northern Italy

Cavallino d'Oro/Goldenes Rössl (Kastelruth/Castelrotto, near Bozen): The village is a full-bore Tirolean mountain hamlet straight out of the Middle Ages, and this rambling hotel has…

Guide Article / Northern Italy

The Best Architectural Landmarks in Northern Italy

Palazzo Ducale (Venice): The Gothic palazzo from which the Venetian Republic was ruled for centuries offers two incredible experiences. One is simply to wander the gorgeous rooms and…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Northern Italy

By Eric Sylvers Northern Italy's most well-known attractions -- Venice, Milan, and the Lakes -- can hold some surprises even for the seasoned traveler. From catching a soccer…

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7 Days, 7 Resorts: Skiing Italy's Aosta Valley

It's not every resort that can keep a variety-hungry skier or boarder happy for a whole week. Pick your spot right, however, and you can ride a different hill every day. The Valle…

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The Very Best of Italy: Where to Go

Tour the fabulous scenery of the Amalfi Coast , hike the Cinque Terre , drive through Tuscany's vineyards, explore Sicily's best ancient sites, eat your way through the Piedmont , and…

Article / Family & Kids

See Italy Like a VIP, Avoiding the Lines with Select Italy's Advance Tickets, Passes and Tours

While offering a whole menuof travel services and products, the best thing going for Select Italy is itsability to get you into where you want to be, whether it's a museum, the operaor…

Article / Local Experiences

Italy Heel to Toe: Touring Calabria and Puglia

Get off Italy's beaten track and head south to discover incredible scenic beauty along rugged coastlines, seafaring settlers, pristine beaches, and a barrage of historical and…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Italy

Italy is always changing, but, like the city of Rome itself, the country remains eternal. Here are some of the latest developments.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Italy

Grand hotels or else small but charming boutique hotels will soon be popping up all over Italy.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Italy

New trattorias, charming inns and more can be found in this report on the latest changes across Italy.

Article / Packages

Give Italy, Spain or Portugal This Valentine's Day

December 15, 2003 -- What could be more romantic than a surprise vacation to southern Europe over Valentine's Day? Not much we can think of.Gate 1 is making it easier for you to treat…

Article / Passportable

Walking-on-Water Artwork Hugely Popular in Italy

The latest large-scale installation by conceptual artist Christo is a 2-mile long walkway covered in saffron-colored fabric and connecting two islands in Northern Italy's Lake Iseo…

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Another European Airline Goes Kaput: Arrivederci, Air Italy

Air Italy is shutting down and going into liquidation, the Milan-based carrier announced this week. According to a statement on the airline's website, "all Air Italy flights will be…

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Where to Escape Crowds in Overtouristed Venice, Italy

Venice may be nicknamed La Serenissima , but it’s anything except serene in summer, when the historic center’s population can triple in size. Tourist numbers to the lagoon city have…

Guide Article / Northern Italy

The Best Mid-Range Hotels in Northern Italy

Pensione Accademia (Venice): If you ever wanted to live like Katharine Hepburn, here's your chance. Well, not exactly, though her character did live in this 16th-century Villa Maravege…

Guide Article / Northern Italy

The Best Festivals and Celebrations in Northern Italy

Carnevale (Venice): Every spring Venice brings back the 18th century in all its silk and brocade, pouf-sleeved, men-wearing-colored-hose, Casanova, ballroom-dancing glory. In most…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Work from Italy: Venice Will Help Remote Workers Relocate

The Italian city of Venice has never had trouble attracting visitors—quite the opposite—yet the population of permanent residents is in decline. The new Venywhere program proposes a…

Article / Local Experiences

Beyond the Boot: The Lesser Known Islands of Italy

There are more than 60 islands in Italy and although some are well known -- like Sardinia, Sicily and Capri -- others are hidden secrets yet to be discovered by international tourists.

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How to See the Roman Empire Without Visiting Italy

Pack your bags for a Roman Holiday with a difference. Some of the most pristine Roman sites are located elsewhere in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and even Asia Minor.

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Breaking the Mold: Special Interest Vacations for Seeing Italy

Buying a plane ticket, renting a hotel, visiting museums and eating out is par the for the course when it comes to the standard American vacation. Why not consider some alternatives…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Northern Italy

Venice's newest bridge stirs controversy, Milan adds more hotels, the Lakes get an influx of cheap beds, and more news from the north.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Northern Italy

In a region where fashion trends can last all of an hour, changes don't surprise anyone. See the latest in Northern Italy.

Article / Air Travel

Four-Night Italy Vacation, from $1,299 with Air

Book now for this Italy trip that includes four nights' hotel in Tuscany, a rental car, and wine tasting this fall.

Article / Air Travel

Three-City Italy Vacation, from $1,099 with Air

This affordable Italy vacation package includes round-trip flights and three nights each in Rome, Venice, and Florence.

Article / Passportable

Barter for a Free B&B Stay in Italy

Here's a chance to stay in any of a multitude of B&Bs in Italy without spending a penny—though you do have to pay.From November 14 to 20, the country's Barter Week—or, if you…