Erica Firpo

Living in Rome, I have easy access to Italy’s best beaches and beach towns. Here is where I go when I want a seaside getaway.

Discover Courmayeur, Italy, an elegant ski escape near Mont Blanc with world-class slopes, alpine cuisine, and easy access from Milan or Turin

Whether you’re visiting the east or west side of the island, stellar hotels and superb excursions can be found on both ends.

Away from the bright lights, busy beaches and glamorous hotspots, Miami and South Florida hold more than a few unexpected architectural marvels - and not just of the pastel-colored Art Deco variety. Erica Firpo explores some of the finest, including the magn

Camparino is the cornerstone of Italian aperitif history and a weathervane of modern Milan culture for more than a century.

Where to stay and play in Brera beyond design week.

From luxury properties like the St. Regis Rome to boutique hotels like J.K. Place Roma, here are the 21 best hotels in Rome, Italy to book now.

Experience the timeless enchantment of Morocco’s Red City.

The volcano is one of the most active in the world, but this was the most severe event since February 2021, sending tourists running. Here's the latest.

These standout stays put you in the heart of Naples’ most charming neighborhoods.

In late March, Italy introduced a new decree that reduces the pathways for obtaining Italian citizenship by descent. Here’s what this means for Italian descendants.

Discover Istanbul’s contemporary energy through its art, food, and vibrant neighborhoods—from Beyoğlu and Galata to Kadıköy and Büyükada.

The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old traditions. Here’s how travel will be impacted as events unfold in Vatican City and Rome.

A roadttrip through Southern Italy. Puglia and Basilicata are home to some of Italy's oldest ruins—and some of its most unforgettable places to stay

How to live like a local in Tuscany’s capital city.