Travel

Early spring is a magical time in Piemonte (Piedmont). Gardens at the House of Savoy’s former royal residences around Turin or the Oasi Zegna in Biella and far…

When you first arrive in magical Ortisei, you might feel like you’re in the Bavarian Alps or castle-strewn Austria. But despite its distinct alpine vibe and…

Genderless masked demigods in 16th-century ceremonial garb, terrifying feats of horsemanship, bystanders munching on sugary fried treats, and one coveted tiny…

February is festival month in Italy, with Carnival celebrations from Venice to Bari with costumes, parades, confetti and bountiful food and wine. But in a…

On October 31 in Italy, hiking and strolling will take precedence over Halloween and spooking when the 20th edition of the National Day of Urban Trekking hits…

Silver-screen adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries have been British actor-filmmaker Kenneth Branagh’s bread and butter since he first directed…

Passalacqua, an intimate, five-star boutique hotel on Lake Como, has been named the world’s best hotel in a new ranking overseen by William Reed Ltd, a…

From Sardinia’s crystal clear sea to the rugged peaks of the Alps, Italy is hardly short on dreamy landscapes. But with summer winding down and beaches less on…

We’re at the peak of Italian summer, and beaches in August are notoriously packed to the gills. Here are some non-seaside destinations where you can splish-…

When Venetian aristocrats of bygone eras needed an escape from the sweltering summer heat of the lagoon, they chose the Brenta. Between the 16th and 18th…