The Amalfi Coast in southern Italy is known for its undeniable beauty and mind-blowing views. Every time I visit I feel like I’m in heaven. Most towns have their own beaches and this section of the beach at Amalfi caught … Continued
It’s that time when a lot of people I know are beginning to decide on travel plans for the year. Airfares to Europe have dropped and the euro is low, so this is a perfect time to make plans for … Continued
As many of you may or may not know, I manage the Twitter account and the blog for Italian Talks, whose parent company is Baglioni Hotels. I was privileged to spend one night as a guest in the Luna Hotel … Continued
When I went to Molise I stayed at the only accommodation in Colle d’Anchise, the small village of my grandparents. La Piana Dei Mulini is one of the most peaceful and relaxing places to stay in Italy. This was my … Continued
Italy’s Amalfi Coast is stunning, and tonight, my hotel, once an eighteenth-century palazzo, is a beautiful 27-room modern accommodation across from the sea. My grueling travel day was totally worth it the moment I arrived in Amalfi. My balcony provides … Continued
My first night in Italy already has me spoiled. My hotel accommodation in Milan is the height of luxury, the elegant five-star Carlton Hotel Baglioni. Having only seen photos and read posts about this Baglioni property, I now can say … Continued
I had never heard of the term albergo diffuso until I discovered that I was staying in one a few years ago in Italy. What I thought to be an agriturismo was in actuality an albergo diffuso. You’re probably thinking, … Continued
What’s new in Italy? Another 24 hour scheduled transportation strike today has affected travel in Rome, Venice, Naples, Palermo, Bari, Torino, and other cities across Italy. Seventy-five percent of Italy’s buses ground to a halt this morning, and even some … Continued
I love Venice but I am glad I am not there now as the city and visitors have to deal once again with flooding and this time with ice too. Intrepid pedestrians navigate ice floes in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square … Continued
May 20 In the morning Peppino was on duty in the breakfast room again with his smiling face. He was holding a frying pan with four sunny side up eggs, decorated with a tomato in the middle. Breakfast at Hotel … Continued
