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But with popularity comes crowds, and it can be hard to differentiate what’s touristy and what’s authentic when visiting some of the hot spots. If clients are seeking a more laid-back Italian vacation, swap out those big bucket list Italian metropolises for quieter, small-town escapes. Northern Italy, in particular, is full of hidden gems, and with...

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Spilimbergo is a small town sitting along the banks of the Tagliamento River, in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Known as Italy’s City of Mosaics, it has recently earned the distinction of being one of the country’s Borghi più Belli d’Italia, an accolade bestowed on villages and hamlets around Italy that manage to preserve and valorize their history and tra...

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Santomiele and Cilento: an ancient family and the culture of a land incredibly rich in charm meet to give life to unique flavors. White figs are the absolute protagonists of the activities that for generations has carried on a tradition that has its roots in a remote past. In fact, for more than two thousand years, white figs have been grown and dr...

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Italy’s Sardinia is taking bold and groundbreaking measures to protect its stunning beaches, including Tuerredda and Pelosa, from the growing pressures of over-tourism. Starting in the summer of 2025, Sardinia will introduce digital booking systems and impose strict visitor limits to manage the influx of tourists and preserve its natural beauty. Th...

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Maruggio is situated approximately 25 miles (ca. 40 km) east of Taranto, within a natural depression between the inland and the coastline. Its beaches are known for being sandy, with occasional rocky stretches in the eastern part. The sea here is often referred to as the sea of seven colors, due to its varying hues and beauty.   Its origins can be...

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Would you like to contemplate Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence and take an exciting journey looking for the roots and secrets of this fascinating thousand-year-old culture? The evocative Jewish district, nestled in this city, the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, offers many points of interest to travelers who seek an alternative to classic...

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Il Piemonte si dirige in Michigan per una missione strategica per il campo dell'automotive Il Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum annuncia i destinatari dei grant per il 2025 Per ora è piccola la diminuzione dei viaggiatori italiani negli Stati Uniti, al contrario delle merci che scendono quasi del 10% New Jersey Digest celebra la cult...

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Naples is world-famous for its pizza but most people outside of Italy aren’t aware of the greatness of Neapolitan desserts. Sometimes sophisticated, often rustic and always satisfying, the sweet treats in Naples are some of the tastiest in Italy as well as the entire world. And the best part? Neapolitan pastries are super easy to find in neighborho...

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This tiny Italian island is a miniature paradise that takes a mere 20 minutes to circumnavigate—yet packs more color and charm than destinations ten times its size. Welcome to Burano, the rainbow-hued jewel of Venice’s lagoon that photographers and travelers alike consider Italy’s most visually stunning hidden gem. A kaleidoscope of colors floating...

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Twenty years ago, parts of Bari were a mafia stronghold. Today, thanks to a group of no-nonsense nonnas and an anticorruption mayor, the capital city of Puglia is Europe’s latest short-break star. With flights from Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh, here you can feast on superb pizza for under five euros in a 16th-century piazza bedecked by fairy lig...

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