Why Visit Trastevere in Rome
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I love to travel, and I especially love to travel to Italy. I've described elsewhere why Rome is my favorite, and perhaps no other neighborhood beckons to me like Trastevere. Trastevere literally means "across the Tiber" (Tevere is the name of the Tiber River in Italian). It's a very descriptive name, as it is the part of Rome that likes just across the Tiber from the historical center. Known for… Read
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How to Stay Cool in Europe during a Heat Wave
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You've probably read the headlines just like we have: record heat across Europe is throwing a wrench in some travelers' plans. But summer is still the time many of our clients are able to travel. So how can one survive the heat and stay cool when temperatures are soaring? If you find yourself in Rome or Athens and the temperatures are in the triple digits Fahrenheit, what can you do… Read
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5 Best Museums in Rome
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Whether you're planning a winter getaway to Rome or a summer vacation, you undoubtedly know that there are a plethora of monuments, archeological sites, and museums in the Eternal City. How do you prioritize if you have a limited amount of time? We're highlighting our top five museums in Rome to help you out. Whether you are able to hit them all or only make the highlights, you'll be glad… Read
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Reviewing a Vacation in Bellagio on Lake Como
Filed Under Destination Features, Interviews, Travel Tips, Italy
One of the benefits of having a culinary traveler who is also a journalist is getting wonderful feedback when they return from our culinary vacations. Writer David Sharos shared his experiences of our cooking vacation at Don Alfonso 1890 some years ago, and now he is back with his take on a tour of Bellagio and Lake Como. My last trip to Italy was back in 2019 when my wife… Read
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Travel Trends for 2023
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We don't have a crystal ball, but we do keep our finger on the pulse of travel nation, and we've been noticing some expected travel trends for 2023 that we'd like to share. Some of these are based on our decades of experience in travel, including following rough travel periods like post-9/11 and during the 2006 recession. Others are based on what we're hearing from travel colleagues: other tour operators,… Read
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What to See in Naples: Top Three Sites to See
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Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are among our top destinations, and frequently our travelers ask if they should also take time to visit Naples. Our answer is always a resounding yes. The sprawling southern metropolis is unlike other parts of Italy. Whether you visit it for a day or a week, you will see a completely unique Italy full of culture, history, food, and friendly people. I'm not saying there… Read
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