Sicily Sights

Guidebooks

The walls of this splendid baroque church (1596) in Piazza Bellini are covered with decorative 17th-century inlays of precious marble.

A perfect day in Firenze

Wow, this day started out good and just stayed perfect. Read more
Italy Trip Report

Where: 3 nights in Venice, 2 staying with a friend in Biella about 5 hours to the west, 2 nights back in Vicenza.

When: Middle of January. Cold, but probably the best time to go. I can't imagine what Venice Read more

Vatican and Scavi questions

I will be travelling to Rome with my family for the first time. Read more

Hotels,

Best of the Best

North America's 5 Greenest Hotels

It’s one thing for a hotel to tout "green" initiatives that smack of sustainability; it’s Read more
Restaurants

A Taste of Trinidad’s Island Flavors

Trinidad capital Port of Spain boasts two distinct dining scenes showcasing the island’s multifaceted Read more
Travel Tip of the Day

Take a bite out of this signature New Orleans sandwich

If you're planning to eat a muffuletta, a huge sandwich made with Italian meats and cheese, at Central Read more