Italy is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, and it's no wonder—just look at it! Every city, village and beach from the Dolomites to the Amalfi Coast looks like it belongs on a postcard.   Just in case you needed a reminder of how gorgeous this entire country is (or an incentive to book your next trip), we're going to...

US travel agents put their enthusiastic stamp of approval on the scenery, history, hospitality and food and wine of Romagna. On a whistle-stop tour of Romagna's hilltop and seaside highlights a group of travel agents and tour operators from all over the US tasted the delights of Romagna.   Hosted by Best of Romagna, US travel trade operator...

La National Italian American Foundation alla Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico di Paestum„Paestum è stata protagonista oggi della missione in Campania della National Italian American Foundation, nell'ambito del ricco programma della Fondazione in visita nella nostra regione dal 22 al 29 giugno.   L'ideatore e direttore della Borsa...

by William Axford   The city of Marathon has a sibling in the Tyrrhenian Sea and residents will get a chance to visit the sister city this fall. Loiri Porto San Paolo in Sardinia, Italy, became Marathon's sister city after three years of work from the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the City Council.   It is a coastal city on...

Your diet starts in 37 hours. Synonymous with famous delicacies and culinary legends — Parma ham, Parmesan cheese, Lambrusco wine, the Barilla pasta company, the Alma cooking school — this fetching northern Italian city last year was named a Unesco Creative City for Gastronomy, the first city in Italy to receive the honor. Numerous traditional rest...

Enjoy a guided walking tour, with Italian Architect Francesco Sgrazzutti, through centuries of architectural evolution where the Italian archetype accompanied the evolution of Philadelphia architecture.   The tour will focus on a selection of buildings from the great patrimony represented by historic Philadelphia, such as, the First Bank of...

by Gabrielle Shubert  When I first see the house it is about 7:30 on an August evening– that magical moment just before twilight when the heat finally gives up its grip on the day and the air and sky take on a tiny hint of color, beckoning the sunset. We've driven from Venice– about 5 hours, after flying overnight from New York.   We'r...

For many travelers, myself included, the highlight of a trip to Italy is often the cuisine. We daydream of the food we will eat, each season bringing it's own bounty of delectable dishes. Travelers, particularly first time visitors, should note that Italian cuisine is very regional and seasonal, so depending on the time of year of your trip and the...

The countdown to departure is on as a group of 13 Cape Henlopen High School students will be leaving for Rome in a little more than one month. From Rome, they will travel to Florence and Venice.   The students, their parents and chaperones Cristina Christy, Italian teacher, and retired social studies teacher Sue Comorat extended thanks to al...

When traveling abroad, there are many things one can learn. Whilst in Italy last summer, I figured I would be able to brush up on my Italian language skills some, and meet some very interesting people. I was also able to prove true the myth that Italians like to talk with their hands (not that there was really much doubt to begin with).   Th...