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Visitors to the Vatican Museums in September 2025

Is Shoulder Season in Italy a Thing of the Past?

by Toni DeBella | Thu, 09/03/2026 - 04:00

For years, savvy visitors to Italy sidestepped summer altogether. Those in the know could rely on a simple formula: endure the crowds and soaring heat of July…

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5 Places Where You Can Trace Odysseus’s Journey Through Italy

by Laura Itzkowitz | Sat, 08/01/2026 - 03:25

In an interview with the New York Times, Christopher Nolan, director of the just-released film adaptation of The Odyssey, called Homer’s epic tale “the ur-text…

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Performance of Aida at the Arena di Verona

Why Your Next Trip to Italy Should be Operatic

by Edward Allen | Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:00

Editor's note, July 3, 2026: This article was originally published in June 2025 but has been updated to reflect the programming of each festival for 2026.…

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Game, Set, Match: Sporting Events in Italy to Plan a Trip Around

by Toni DeBella | Mon, 05/11/2026 - 07:55

I’m obsessed with tennis — especially the clay-court (terra battuta) variety. So when a day pass to last year’s �� Open (known in �� as the…

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5 Surprising Semi-Green Spaces in Milan, From Hotel Gardens to Hidden Cafes

by Nitika Choraria | Wed, 04/22/2026 - 08:48

Beyond its grand façades and grey beauty, Milan has a quieter, greener side, from revived villas to long-hidden courtyards to hotel winter gardens open to the…

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Venice for Solo Travelers: An Unsentimental Introduction

by Toni DeBella | Sat, 02/14/2026 - 09:32

Inspiring artists, poets and lovers for centuries, Venice has a reputation for romance that runs deep. But what if you’re not part of a couple, yet find…

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Want to Travel More Intentionally in 2026? Try an �� “Hobbycation.”

by Toni DeBella | Sun, 01/25/2026 - 15:31

Many vacations abroad follow a familiar blueprint: make your list, make your way to the locations on that list, take photos to commemorate your time there, fly…

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Castello di Ussel / Photo: Marco Taliani de Marchio via Shutterstock

A Field Guide to Castle-Hopping in the Aosta Valley

by Toni DeBella | Tue, 01/13/2026 - 01:04

Editor's note: Below is a special preview of what you'll find in the full Aosta Valley issue of Bellissimo, our digital magazine that all Premium…

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6 Bone-Chilling Places in Italy to Visit This Halloween Weekend

by Toni DeBella | Tue, 10/28/2025 - 09:01

Italy is hauntingly beautiful in more ways than one. From menacing medieval castles to chilling cemeteries and creepy crypts, there are plenty of opportunities…

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4 Classic Summer Road Trips in Italy

by Toni DeBella | Fri, 08/08/2025 - 15:30

Put the car in gear and hit the open road: Italy comprises nearly 6,400km (4,000 miles) of express highways and 288,000km (180,000 miles) of secondary roads.…