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A Slower Summer in Piedmont: Italy’s Best-Kept Secret
While travelers flock to Rome and the Amalfi Coast, a quieter Italian summer unfolds in Piedmont. In the UNESCO-listed Langhe hills, days are shaped by vineyard views, leisurely lunches, and unhurried wine tastings. Travelers can enjoy a cooler, more relaxed alternative to the country’s busiest destinations.
Monday Motivation: Backroads Introduces Laid-Back Adventures
Backroads is inviting travelers to slow down and connect deeper with its new Casual Hotel trips for 2026. The 11 new itineraries pair immersive adventure with locally inspired inns and lodges across destinations from Patagonia to Japan.
Enjoy the heart of Florence with a stay at the W Florence
Enjoy the heart of Florence with a stay at the W Florence. The hotel, which recently opened, has a terrific location near the Duomo, Basilica di Santa Maria Novella. Travelers will enjoy the hotel’s rooftop garden views, listening to music in the lounge, and Italian cuisine in its restaurants.
Find inspiration for your next beach getaway with Expedia’s 2025 Island Hot List
Find inspiration for your next beach getaway with Expedia’s 2025 Island Hot List. The list offers travelers with excellent insights and describes top islands by category such as Best for Culture and Best for Romance!
Explore European wines at Europa Village Wineries & Resort in Temecula
Explore European wines at Europa Village Wineries & Resort in Temecula. The Southern California winery is hosting its Great Taste of Europa festival on September 14 and the event sounds like an incredible experience to enjoy new wines, food and art.
Experience the beauty of Italy with a trip to Lake Como
Experience the beauty of Italy with a trip to Lake Como. I can attest that Lake Como is absolutely gorgeous and it’s so cool to hear that Isle Blue is offering luxury villas that would be perfect for a family’s dream vacation!
Interested in trying new water sports? Travel to Italy’s Lake Maggiore
Interested in trying new water sports? Travel to Italy’s Lake Maggiore for a fun holiday! Lakeview Cannobio Camping Resort recently announced it’s now an official Aerofoils Try & Fly Test Centre and the lake looks like a beautiful location to try out eFoils.
Get excited for Raffles Lake Como in Moltrasio to open in 2027
Get excited for Raffles Lake Como in Moltrasio to open in 2027. Italy’s Lake Como is a breathtaking travel destination and I’m thrilled to hear about luxury hotel brand Accor’s plans to bring Raffles Hotel & Resorts to the region.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers Mediterranean Fly-Cruise program perfect for travelers starting their journeys from the UK
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering a Mediterranean Fly-Cruise program perfect for travelers starting their journeys from the UK.