Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria Travel Guide
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Making up the heel and toe of Italy's boot, the Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria regions are the largest part of what is known informally as the Mezzogiorno, a name that translates literally as "midday." It's a curiously telling nickname, because midday is when it's quietest here. While the blazing sun bears down, cities, fishing ports, and sleepy hillside villages turn into ghost towns, as residents retreat to their homes for three or more hours.
Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria Hotels
Hotels in the region range from grand, if slightly faded, high-class resorts to family-run rural agriturismi (country inns, often part of farms), which...read more
Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria Restaurants
Southern Italian cuisine is rustic and healthful, featuring homemade pasta and cheese, fresh vegetables, seafood, and olive oil. A defining principle of...read more
Things To Do in Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria
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Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria Experiences
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A wander through Matera's Sassi: A complex network of ancient cave dwellings partially hewn from rock, some of which now house chic bars and restaurants... Read more
News & Features
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News, Airlines
Earlier this week, Consumer Reports released their annual study of the best and worst domestic airlines.... Read more
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News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City.... Read more
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