If you’re dreaming of a gorgeous Sicilian seaside getaway, I bet you’re thinking of the town of Taormina, Italy. Taormina is a spectacular town home to beautiful piazzas, an Ancient Greek theater, and rocky cliffs that plunge into the bright…
When I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history (and still do), and the thought of uncovering temples and tombs in jungles excited me. I used to read books on Greek and Roman history and…
Sardinia, perhaps the least Italian-like Italian island, is famous for its powdery beaches and unusual cuisine. But if you only have time for one destination in Sardinia, it should be the city of Alghero. This city is absolutely stunning and…
When people dream of island paradises, it looks a lot like La Maddalena, Italy — an island archipelago off the northeast coast of Sardinia. While most people come to La Maddalena for the beaches and boat trips — the main…
Docked a five-minute walk along the waterfront from St Mark’s Square, CroisiEurop’s MS Michelangelo is perfectly positioned for exploring the canals and walkways of Venice yet is a haven from the hubbub that fills the city. The five-day Venetian Treasures…
If you’re looking for a great beach town in Italy, you’ll love San Teodoro. This vibrant town is on the northeast coast of Sardinia, and a place where I loved unplugging for a few days. This is a quintessential vacation…
Ah, Portofino — a coastal Italian town that defines luxury. Beyonce, Princess Diana, and Madonna have all vacationed on this gem of the Ligurian coast. The actual town of Portofino is quite small — shockingly small, when you get there.…
Rapallo, Italy, is a small seaside town on Italy’s Ligurian coast within a stone’s throw of the most glamorous spots on the Italian Riviera. I based here when I was traveling around the Italian Riviera a few years ago and…
Ever heard of Camogli, Italy? This little beach town is one of my favorite gems in Italy — a gorgeous seaside town on the Ligurian Coast that makes a perfect alternative to Cinque Terre. Located on the western side of…
Florence, Italy, is one of the most magnificent, inspiring, art-filled cities you will ever visit. This is the kind of city that you think about all the time for the rest of your life. There’s SO much to see in…
