Once in a while I get a question from a reader asking, “How much should I tip while in Italy?” The answer is not so straightforward, because we bring our own cultural norms with us when we travel, and that can be a hard thing to “undo” for a week […]
All roads may or may not lead to Rome, but chances are your vacation to Italy will begin or end there. To make the most of your stay in the Eternal City, be it for a couple of days or for a week or more, location is everything. Basing yourself […]
To say Milan is only one of the top design capitals of the world could be an understatement. It has been at the top of the list since Leonardo Da Vinci lived and created here for twenty years and left his genius in engineering, architecture, inventing, sculpting and art. Today […]
No matter how many times you have visited, or which remote corners you have explored, a journey to Italy always yields surprise, delight and discovery. Taking in a sunrise over a postcard-perfect northern lake, swooning over the glowing, floodlit ruins of the Roman Forum at night, gleaning cooking tips and […]
Renting a turnkey villa can be the perfect solution for a group of fun-loving girls to maximize their time together while enjoying Italy’s off-the-beaten path experiences. A bespoke vacation like the one that I took this past fall to Villa Ercolano in Umbria ensures that you spend more time “in the […]
Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels has announced the opening of The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel in the heart of the Eternal City just steps from The Pantheon. This particular collection by Marriott is always a favorite because it provides guests with a boutique feel, but with […]
Hotel Quelle is a 5-star, family-run resort in the Puster Valley, one of the northernmost corners of Italy’s South Tyrol region, which includes the Italian Dolomites and the upscale ski resort towns of Merano and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The majority of the South Tyrol’s residents speak German as their first language, […]
In Italian, the word “eremito” means “hermit.” With careful forethought, “Eremito” is what wealthy entrepreneur Marcello Murzilli called his luxury hotel in the hills of Umbria opened just a few years ago. Alone on a hillside not far from Tuscany, Eremito looks as though it has been there for seven […]
Alpenwild has been one of the leaders when it comes to adventure travel in the Alps for several decades. The company led by Greg Witt delivers a wide variety of active tours enriched by local cultural experiences, luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, culinary experiences and the unrivaled beauty of the Swiss […]
Milan may be the world’s fashion capital but there’s much more to this city than haute couture. Milan is home to some of Italy’s most famous architecture and art. On your next European trip, opt for a two-day layover and experience this Northern Italian gem. Check in to the uber-luxe […]
