Inspired Stays

Travel
by Silvia Donati |
For our 'Inspired Stays' series, we travel to Naples, where we select five of our favorite hotels. Check out our slideshow below. For more places to stay in…
Lifestyle
by Georgette Jupe |
“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.” - Chuck Palahniuk In Italy, often the best places are ones that…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
[Photo: Preidlhof Romantic Suite Love Terrace. Credit: James Bedford Photographer.] What often makes us long for vacation time is a desire to slow down,…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
Located near Sicily's attractions, yet removed enough from major centers to enjoy some peace and privacy, the five hotels below are ideal for those looking to…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
Here are our picks for some great places to stay in Emilia-Romagna, our featured region of the month. We begin with Bologna, the bon vivant capital of the…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
[Photo: Certosa di Pontignano in Castelnuovo Berardenga. Photo credit: Certosa di Pontignano.] Abbeys, monasteries, convents and churches dot the Tuscan…
Culture
by Georgette Jupe |
Off the main tourist track in Italy’s green heart, you could say that Spoleto to coin a very overused term in travel writing is “a hidden gem.” While most…
Culture
by Georgette Jupe |
With the sparkling Adriatic Sea and the Apennine mountains at a comfortable proximity, a hilly and vibrant countryside as far as the eye can see -- you have to…
Travel
by Georgette Jupe |
Though I've called this place home for the past 10+ years, I always wondered "why does the city of Florence capture the hearts and minds of so many?" An…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
“Every morning, when we get up and see the views and the scenery, we pinch ourselves,” says Alana Mazza, the owner with husband Joe of Casale San Pietro, a…