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Spring Break Is Not Just For Spring Breakers

Viator | Posted 05.20.2013 | Travel
Viator

One of the most affordable destinations in the Caribbean, the Bahamas offer plenty of Spring Break deals.

Astoria Characters: The Pasta Pair

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.12.2013 | New York
Nancy Ruhling

It's not the awning. That Italian-flag green flap of fabric is pretty pedestrian. No, what attracts attention to Cassinelli is that it's shuttered so much of the time.

For Sale: Bel Air's Only Vineyard

J. Michael Welton | Posted 05.06.2013 | Arts
J. Michael Welton

At a cool $29.5 million, it's not for the faint of heart. But then again, Moraga Vineyards Estate in Bel Air, right in the middle of Los Angeles, no...

8 Great Tips For Cycling Europe

Pure Adventures Travel | Posted 04.24.2013 | Travel
Pure Adventures Travel

It's natural to be nervous about your first multi-day cycling European cycling vacation. Here, Pure Adventure Self Guided Travel guides and fans share their travel tips for having a fun and memorable holiday.

What This Wreck Can Teach Us About The Costa Concordia

Andrew Burmon | Posted 04.09.2013 | Travel
Andrew Burmon

An aging wreck shows what might have happened if Giglio made the slightly more eccentric but potentially more savvy choice to keep the wreck as a monument and attraction.

Debra and Dino Santonastaso: Passionate New U.S. Importers for Quality Regional Wines of Italy

Brad Haskel | Posted 01.31.2013 | Home
Brad Haskel

Clearly, there is huge demand in the the U.S. market for Italian wine, but at the same time, there is great competition. Debra and Dino Santonastaso, two enthusiastic Italians, have recently begun selecting and exporting wines to the U.S.

How To Travel With An Entourage

Christine Drinan | Posted 04.02.2013 | Travel
Christine Drinan

Traveling with an entourage is no longer reserved for the likes of the Jolie-Pitt brood and their handlers. Travel with friends can create some of your most memorable experiences, as long as the logistics, group dynamics and, of course, the place is right.

Beppe d'Andrea: Tradition & Change in Tuscany

Brad Haskel | Posted 02.13.2013 | Home
Brad Haskel

Beppe D'Andrea is a dynamic and enthusiastic spokesperson for his native Tuscany. A long time winemaker, he is the leader of the Slow Food Movement in the Chianti Classico region.

4 Must-See Festivals In Tuscany

Discover France Adventures | Posted 02.09.2013 | Travel
Discover France Adventures

For travelers looking to make their Tuscan cycling vacation truly unique, we encourage you to step off the beaten track and check out these four famous festivals.

Making Liquid Gold In Tuscany

Elyse Pasquale | Posted 12.21.2012 | Travel
Elyse Pasquale

I stand at the end of the production line, clutching a thin slice of toasted bread in my hand and eagerly awaiting the new oil.

Italian Regional Cuisine: Central Italy Edition

Menuism | Posted 11.11.2012 | Taste
Menuism

Continue on the culinary journey of discovering Italian cuisine through the areas of central Italy and discovee where focaccia, pesto, Parmesan cheese, cured ham, artichokes and truffles come from.

PHOTOS: The Other Tuscany

Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen | Posted 11.04.2012 | Travel
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen

The high stone medieval walls of this tiny village contain many treasures of their own, such as Entoteca Tognoni, where you can pass an entire afternoon sampling a few glasses of the local wines served with an overfilled board of local salami and prosciutto.

PHOTOS: Calling All Opera Buffs To Italy

Kathleen Beckett | Posted 10.31.2012 | Travel
Kathleen Beckett

Are there any more perfect settings for hearing an opera aria than a palazzo or piazza in Tuscany? For one month each summer it's possible to enjoy just that, thanks to Daniel Ferro.

PHOTOS: Italy, Naturally

Paolo Rossi | Posted 10.29.2012 | Travel
Paolo Rossi

There are plenty of very good reasons to visit Italy, but it's quite surprising that relatively few tourists recognize Italy as a true "nature holiday" destination.

Destination Of The Week: Tuscany

Annemarie Dooling | Posted 07.24.2012 | Travel

It's been dreary here in New York City, with day after day of heavy humidity and neverending rain. We've been trapped inside of the office and our hom...

Chianti: Vast Region Makes Vast Improvements

Richard Jennings | Posted 09.11.2012 | Home
Richard Jennings

We've seen quality improvement in wine over the past few decades, resulting in more and better access to better wines, from virtually all regions. A vast, region-wide example of conscious planning to make better wines is "Chianti 2000."

Tuscan Village For Sale On eBay

The Huffington Post | Posted 06.28.2012 | Business

Remember that episode of Seinfeld where Jerry wants to rent a house in Tuscany, but the Maestro insists there's nothing available? Well, forget the...

New Direct-to-Consumer Channel for Top European Wines: VinConnect

Richard Jennings | Posted 08.14.2012 | San Francisco
Richard Jennings

VinConnect is a mailing list to purchase wine, and get news about events, tours or tastings, directly from Borgogno, Clos de Tart and/or Pégaü. And this is just the beginning.

PHOTOS: A Historic Race From Brescia To Rome And Back

Erica Firpo | Posted 08.03.2012 | Travel
Erica Firpo

Enzo Ferrari once claimed that the Mille Miglia was "the most beautiful race in the world."

Bellissimo Brunellos of Montalcino

Cheryl Carlesimo | Posted 07.07.2012 | Home
Cheryl Carlesimo

You feel like you can taste the sun in every swallow. The quality of the single grape wine made in the traditional centuries old method gives Brunello its distinctive taste of the land and the region.

5 Tips For Renting A Villa In Italy

Kathy McCabe | Posted 06.27.2012 | Travel
Kathy McCabe

Renting a villa in Italy allows us to live like Italians -- if only for a week or two.

A Luxury Villa Hotel In Florence

Jill Fergus | Posted 05.19.2012 | Travel
Jill Fergus

Ojetti, a loft suite with a skylight, boasts a glass-floored living room and a winding stone staircase that leads to a fabulous Florence-facing outdoor deck.

Sangiovese: Italy's Most Ubiquitous Grape

Richard Jennings | Posted 05.14.2012 | San Francisco
Richard Jennings

In years where full ripening is possible, Sangiovese grapes tend to have red and black cherry aromas, with dried cherry, dried berry, spice and savory notes coming through on the palate.

Dozens Of Countries Worried About Passengers

AP | By DAVID STRINGER and NICOLE WINFIELD | Posted 03.15.2012 | World

PORTO SANTO STEFANO, Italy -- Language barriers, overwhelmed local authorities, squads of foreign diplomats with lists of awkward questions – th...

Luxury Cruise Ship Runs Aground Off Coast Of Tuscany

AP | FRANCES D'EMILIO | Posted 03.14.2012 | World

By FRANCES D'EMILIO, The Associated Press ROME (AP) — A luxury cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany, gashing open the hull and forcin...