The birthplace of pizza and a city that lies in the shadow of the great Mount Vesuvius, Naples has been named as one of the best places in Europe to visit for a weekend trip this year by renowned travel guidebook company Lonely Planet. This may come as a surprise to many, as Naples has earned the reputation of one of the least welcoming cities in I...
READ MOREWant to get away to a less-visited but breathtakingly beautiful part of Italy? NEOS Airlines has you covered with the launch of the first-ever nonstop flight to the southern Italian state of Puglia in June. The inaugural flight will depart John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 3 to Bari, the capital of Puglia. The red-eye flights will be...
READ MOREWith Valentine's Day on the horizon now is the perfect time to get cracking on booking your romantic getaway, but with so many places to choose from on the UK’s doorstep, how will you know where to go? Romantic getaways to Italy have seen a significant rise in popularity, with searches for "Italy romantic holidays" increasing by 240% and "couples’...
READ MORESince ancient times, the island of Montecristo in the Tuscan archipelago has held an almost mystical significance—even the Romans called it “Mons Jovis,” or Mount Jupiter, after their highest god. (The Greeks knew it first as “Artemisia.”). In recent years the allure of Montecristo was significantly increased by Alexandre Dumas' captivating 19th-c...
READ MORETripadvisor, the world's largest travel site, recently released its Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destination Awards based on millions of reviews from travelers worldwide over the past 12 months. This year they added a new category: The Best Food Destinations and Rome is top of the list. According to Tripadvisor, the city's piazzas, open-air m...
READ MOREThe Digital Sustainability Foundation Observatory presented the “Sustainable Tourism” report, based on the Digital Sustainability Index (DiSI™). The research analyzes the role of digital in the transformation of tourism and the adoption of more sustainable practices, offering an updated snapshot of Italians' behavior in the sector. Digital can be a...
READ MOREAsolo is a small town in the Veneto region of Italy known for its unique charm, deep historical roots, rich cultural heritage, and for having long been a magnet for writers, artists, and thinkers. Often referred to as The City of a Hundred Horizons due to the endless vistas from its elevated position, Asolo offers not only breathtaking views but a...
READ MOREItaly's landscape is rich with variety, which translates to an abundance of diversity in the culinary sphere. While certain Italian dishes are ubiquitous around the world, there's still a strong sense of regional cuisines. And you may know that you love Italian food, but do you know which region specializes in your favorite dishes? As it turns out,...
READ MOREIn 2002, a group of mayors in Italy founded the non-profit association I Borghi più belli d’Italia to promote and revitalize the country’s small, rural towns and their history. The name of the association says it all: “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.” The mission is to enhance and promote the beauty, quality of life, and the historical, ar...
READ MOREAn interdisciplinary study conducted by theUniversity of Salerno, in collaboration with the Pompeii Archaeological Park, analyzed the possible correlation between new excavation campaigns andincreased tourist flows. The results, published in the latest issue of the journal Values and Evaluations, DEI - Tipografia del Genio Civile, highlight theabse...
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