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Outdoor pool at Pensione America / Photo: Manfredi Gioacchini
Pensione America: A Reborn Historic Hotel in Tuscany’s Most Upscale Beach Town
This seasonal, adults-only spot embodies the nostalgic concept of villeggiatura, a term for summer holidays when families would decamp to the sea for the entire season.
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rosemary semifreddo
This Rosemary Semifreddo is Simple and Refreshing
Indulge, but make it classy. This aromatic treat is light as a cloud and quick to make. 
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Mauro Morandi on Budelli Island / Photo: Stefano Laura
Lessons From the Pink Beach of Budelli Island
Mauro Morandi, long-time custodian of the Sardinian island of Budelli, died earlier this year. What can we learn from Morandi’s life, and what might the future hold for his beloved island?
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Colored houses in Ponza
How to Plan a Weekend Break in Ponza (Hint: Don’t Plan Too Much)
The Romans’ centuries-old retreat, Ponza, is the perfect place to do absolutely nothing — or to do little more than renting a boat, anyway.
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Festa del Redentore fireworks display, Venice
La Festa del Redentore: A Summer Tradition in Venice
One of the biggest celebrations in all of Italy happens every third weekend of July in Venice: La Festa del Redentore.

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Asti Spumante Strawberry Granita
Ring in Warm Weather With an Asti Spumante Strawberry Granita
This delicious warm weather treat relies on a top-quality DOCG dessert wine as its base.  
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Pesto lasagna
How to Make Lasagna Like a Modern Ligurian
Pesto is common in international lasagna recipes now, but the traditional way of preparing lasagna in Liguria includes two ingredients you’ll never see in Bolognese or Neapolitan variations. 
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SPuma di mortadella, or mortadella mousse in a clear mixing bowl
Mortadella Mousse From Emilia-Romagna Should be on Your Next Canapè Platter
Spuma di mortadella looks and tastes gourmet but, with an electric food processor, it can be ready in under 10 minutes.
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These Riffs on the Classic Coffee Granita are Simpler Than You Think
The classic plain coffee granita is typical of Messina, Sicily, but there are many regional and individual riffs on this delicious caffeinated treat. Here are three ways to make it.

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