United Airlines will resume its Chicago-Rome route earlier than previously planned in 2024, starting flights on March 7. Previously, the airline planned to restart flights on March 30. Another early restartThough winter craziness is just beginning, and Chicago just received its first snow of the season, United Airlines, among others, is planning fo...

Filicudi in the Aeolian Islands is a hidden gem off Sicily. It's wild. Unspoiled. And it's absolutely perfect for nature lovers. Home to Filicudi Porto, Valdichiesa, Pecorini a Mare, connected by a scenic road. Filicudi thrived in Roman times as a trading hub. Fertile soil for crops. Byzantines, Arabs, Normans all left their mark. Its cliffs and co...

It is a small Italian “gem”, but it is also the largest terraced area in Italy. Its ecosystem is rich in biodiversity, from apple orchards to forests, and its unique characteristic is the 850 hectares of heroic viticulture vineyards. The terraces are a strategic design (acknowledged as an Historic Rural Landscape and its dry stone walls are a UNESC...

Rome, the Eternal City, boasts an extraordinary variety of museums worth visiting in 2024. Among the must-see collections are works by renowned artists, historical artifacts, and masterpieces of sacred art. The city's museums offer an unparalleled cultural experience, immersing visitors in Rome's rich history and exceptional artistic legacy.  Rome'...

A nationwide network of Italian mothers and grandmothers has come together to offer visitors from all over a new way to experience Italy's delicious cuisine. Members of the public have been opening their homes and their kitchens to tourists since 2004 to educate them on the wonders of the specialities of their cities and towns. The Cesarine communi...

We’re sure you know all about the best bucket list landmarks, attractions and tours to tick off your list when you visit the Italian capital, but with so many stunning spaces to see in the daytime–what’s left to do in Rome at night? The answer? Plenty! From night time tours of the Colosseum, to open-air rooftop aperitifs (with live opera) and outdo...

Early in my travel life, Italy was one of the first countries I visited in the 1990s. A travel agent booked the standard itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice that simply served to whet my appetite for everything Italian. Over the years, I’ve wanted to delve into the Southern part of this amazing peninsula that dips its toes into the Mediterranean...

Europe’s highest mountain ranges – the Dolomites and the Alps are among the countless attractions that Italy offers to its visitors. On their snow-covered slopes are some of Europe’s most famous ski resorts. The most skiable terrain and the broadest range of opportunities are in the Dolomites, where 12 major ski areas total more than 1,200 kilomete...

Pesaro will hold the title of Italian Capital of Culture in 2024, following on the heels of twinned 2023 capitals Bergamo and Brescia. The official kickoff ceremony will take place on January 20. Set on the Adriatic Coast in the region of Le Marche, Pesaro will hold the title for one calendar year and will receive €1 million to carry out initiative...

Friuli-Venezia Giulia may be small–just 7,924 square kilometers–but it certainly is mighty when it comes to food. Nineteenth-century journalist Ippolito Nievo famously called the region a “small summary of the whole universe” and even a brief visit is enough to see that Friuli really is a rich patchwork of peoples, languages, topographies, and food...