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Lavish Casa sull'Albero Opens on Lake Como

Italy's posh playground, Lake Como, is now home to a swanky new boutique hotel—Casa sull'Albero. It is sleek and modern with all the amenities you'd expect here.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 14, 2013 at 8:56:03 AM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels,
Your Off-the-Beaten-Path Tuscany Itinerary

They said it couldn't be done...that it's impossible to find a tour bus-free patch of Tuscany to explore. They were wrong. This food-and-wine-filled Tuscan itinerary has more hand-made pasta than tourists.

Posted by Dana McMahan on April 29, 2013 at 8:59:40 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Tuscany, Food, Food and Wine
How to Lunch like the Locals in Milan

Milan is a fierce and unique alternative to Italy's well-worn destinations. And as a visitor, one of the best ways to discover the city's core is to dine like, and among, the locals. Here's a field guide.

Posted by Sarah Lewis on April 25, 2013 at 11:27:01 AM EDT in Restaurants Tagged: Milan, Restaurants
Rome's Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums

Whether you're a veteran Rome traveler or a first-timer, we highly recommend taking time to soak up the local culture. Break away from the tour guides and check out some of these overlooked spots.

Posted by Eva Sandoval on March 18, 2013 at 4:08:34 PM EDT in Arts & Culture Tagged: Rome, Museums, Art, History
Six Must-See Small European Cities

Springtime always brings jaunts to Europe to the forefront of travel wishlists, but if you've hit the top spots (Paris, Rome, Barcelona), it's time to discover something new, like these six smaller cities.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on February 28, 2013 at 5:04:56 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, Portugal, France, Belgium, Switzerland
Ten "Italian" Foods You Won't Find in Italy

Like most foreign cuisines that hit our fair shores, Italian food in the states looks and, more importantly, tastes different from what you'll find on the boot. Here's what not to order.

Posted by Eva Sandoval on February 27, 2013 at 1:11:45 PM EST in Restaurants, Travel Tips Tagged: Food,
Most Popular Honeymoon Destinations (and Where to Stay)

There's a light at the end of the wedding-planning tunnel: the honeymoon. Bypass the stress of trip planning thanks to our expert tips, and find the right trip for your post-wedding cool-down.

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on February 14, 2013 at 4:49:36 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Honeymoon, Weddings, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Thailand, Paris, Mexico, Bora Bora, Napa
7 Must-See Secluded Islands

If you have favorite beaches on Maui, Jamaica, and St. Barths, it's time you escaped to lesser-known isles. From the Cook Islands to Maine, these are the best of the islands you haven't been to.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on February 14, 2013 at 12:26:45 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Island, Beaches, Maine, Australia
Road Trip: Explore Southern Italy

Hit the Autostrada on a road trip through Southern Italy this year—it's the best way to enjoy the sights in the country's undiscovered regions.

Posted by Kelly Britton on February 11, 2013 at 8:55:21 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged:
6 Places to Celebrate Carnival Besides Rio

We all know that the Carnival King is Rio, but there are ample opportunities to let your hair down at these Carnivals around the world. These are our six picks for where to spend Carnival this year.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on February 08, 2013 at 5:00:28 PM EST in Events, Trip Ideas Tagged: Festivals, Events, London, Switzerland, Canada, Argentina