Are you getting ready to book your rental car in Milan but aren’t sure if you should rent at the airport or the train station? Or perhaps you’ve booked your rental car at the Milano Centrale train station and you want to make sure the pickup goes smoothly. I’ve been renting cars in Italy since […]
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Updated January 8, 2025 Völs am Schlern is our family’s favorite base for visiting the Dolomites in Italy. I first visited in 2004 for work, and I’ve returned every year since, for both work and play. Our family loves this tiny village at the base of the Schlern for its: Good To Know: You’ll hear
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First off, you may be going back and forth on whether you should attempt a Florence to Venice day trip. It is quite a trek from the Renaissance City to La Serenissima. Is it worth traveling from Florence to Venice and back in one day? YES, if that’s all the time your itinerary allows and
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Scicli, Sicily – say that 10 times fast! Scicli, pronounced SHEE-klee, is one of the Val di Noto baroque towns, but it’s less visited than Ragusa, Noto, or Modica. The town has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002, and it gained recognition as a set for the popular 90’s television series,
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Castelrotto (aka Kastelruth), loved by Italians and visitors, is one of the Borghi più belli d’Italia (one of Italy’s most beautiful small towns). The village is set in a gorgeous spot with a view of the Sciliar range, and the tiny center is made up of cobblestone lanes, piazzas with cafes, and some gorgeous frescoed
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Are you planning a Dolomites road trip? Or maybe you’re basing yourself in a couple of mountain villages and want to move around the UNESCO World Heritage Site by car. Get ready for some dramatic mountain scenery, epic roads, and spectacular destinations. With your own car, you may want to visit: Plus, you’ll be able
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This article was orginally written by Clair Rogers, and it’s been updated and added to by Candice Criscione. Last updated on October 31, 2024. Venice’s mainland is fascinating enough but its islands, each with its own distinct character, open up a whole new world for visitors. Venice’s islands are well worth a visit, depending on
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You’ve likely seen or heard about Tuscany’s most famous hot springs – the Saturnia hot springs (aka the Cascate del Mulino, Cascate del Gorello). They’ve been on plenty of ‘hot’ lists in travel magazines and you’ve probably seen them on your social media feeds. They are gorgeous and photogenic – but are they worth a
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This article was originally written by Clair Rogers, and it’s since been updated and added to by Candice Criscione. Last updated on October 31, 2024 Milan is Italy’s fashion capital. It’s a chic, dynamic destination that’s probably the only truly cosmopolitan city in the whole country. If you’re staying for a few days, you’re sure
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Located in Eastern Sicily and perched atop Monte Tauro, Taormina is Sicily’s fashionable, luxury resort town. It’s got stunning views of the Bay of Naxos and the Ionian Sea, a main drag full of glamourous shops and boutiques, gorgeous hotels, and plenty of restaurants to keep you well-fed during your visit. If you think it
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