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Venice Expands Its Tourist Tax for 2025—but With Several Notable Exceptions
Here's what to know about the higher tourist fee in one of Italy's most popular destinations—and who doesn't have to pay it.
Discover Italy’s Destination Hotels For Contemporary Art Lovers
Discover three Italian hotels that double as immersive art experiences. With curated contemporary collections and design, these are the perfect art lovers retreat
The Ultimate Vacation Guide To The Amalfi Coast By Correspondent Erica Firpo
Where to eat, stay and play on Italy’s legendary coast.
How to eat really well in Florence—beyond the tourist spots.
A local guide shares her top picks for where to eat in Florence beyond the tourist trail.
How To Enjoy The Venice Biennale In Three Days
A guide to exploring the Pavilions, collateral events, winners and must see exhibitions at the Venice Biennale 2024 in there days.
Review: Palazzo Talìa
Renaissance Roman glamor meets Hollywood glitz at this gorgeous palazzo.
Exploring Piemonte With Panorama Monferrato
Panorama Monferrato turned Piemonte's Langhe region into a contemporary art event. Hilltop towns hosted art installations, blending culture, history, and wine.
Amid Crowding and Congestion, Rome’s Trevi Fountain Could Soon Limit Access
The iconic Trevi Fountain in Rome could soon require a paid advance reservation as the city considers ways to limit access amid overcrowding. Here’s how much it would cost.
How To Spend Two Days In Naples By Correspondent Erica Firpo
Experience the quintessential Neapolitan charms of seaside neighborhood Chiaia.
How Sardinia Inspired Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda
Explore how Sardinia's rich heritage inspired Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda Show - traditional weaving, intricate filigree, and stunning southern Sardinian backdrops.
Bodrum’s Maçakizi Is Your Next Arty Party
Insider look at MedBodrum, a three-day festival of art, food, and music. Bodrum's premier cultural event features diverse art, innovative cuisine, and performances.
Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade
The Via dell’Amore, or Path of Love, in Italy’s Cinque Terre coastal region has reopened after more than a decade. Here’s everything you need to know for how to visit.
Italy’s New Sleeper Trains Travel From Rome to Dreamy Mountain and Sea Destinations
Italy's newly refurbished vintage Espresso Treni Turistici (Tourist Trains) travel overnight from Rome to the Dolomites, Puglia, and Piedmont, with more destinations coming.
There’s More to Rome Than Ancient History. Check Out These Must-See Contemporary Gems
What times of year to avoid, how to plan, and where to stay in Venice
There’s More to Rome Than Ancient History
Check Out These Must-See Contemporary Gems in Rome. From galleries and museums to foundations and artist-run spaces