ROME -- Work has begun to shore up Pompeii's fragile ruins, following several collapses in the sprawling ancient Roman city. The tourist attraction n...

The key to eco-immersion is somehow connecting with a network of folks who live and work in compelling areas and getting a fast-tracked, authentic exposure to their home, centering on their culture.

The key to eco-immersion is somehow connecting with a network of folks who live and work in compelling areas and getting a fast-tracked, authentic exposure to their home, centering on their culture.

It is the perfect summer to head to Europe.

Though Ercolano is slightly further from Mount Vesuvius than Pompeii, it is arguably better preserved.

While organized tours get a bad rap, our Italian trip contained surprisingly little moaning, an impressively prompt and fun group of families and the joy of having someone else tackle the logistics. It turns out kids love group travel.

Vacations these days aren't just about how many museum lines it's possible to stand in or finding out how long it takes to get a blistering sunburn, b...

Hidden under the fields of the corn for the centuries, the ancient city of Viminacium is rightly called Balkan Pompeii.

It's never easy making an historic site interesting for kids and, casts of human bodies aside, Pompeii is no different. Still, I wouldn't have missed showing this place to the kids for anything.

Italy Day by Day features regional and city itineraries that will help you maximize your time while touring the country's top sights. Tour the fabulou...

With famous attractions like Pompeii and Stonehenge on the screen, you can hop from Asia to Africa with out breaking a sweat, or your bank account.