Italy's northern region of South Tyrol (Trentino- Alto Adige) is known for its stunning lakes and for being the gateway to the Dolomites. This tiny region is also home to over 20 lakes! One of the most unusual and charming is Resia (or Reschensee in ...

If you thought this part of the Italian Dolomites was fabulous in the wintertime, wait until you see what is in store during the summer months! Lake Braies (or Pragser Wildsee in German) is a picturesque lake located in an area of South Tyrol known as the Alta ...

Abruzzo's L'Aquila province is full of interesting destinations that make for a truly unique experience. One of the area's many natural wonders is the Stiffe Caves (Grotte di Stiffe) in Stiffe (San Demetrio Ne' Vestini). About the Grotte di Stiffe The limestone caves were formed by an ...

In the southern part of the Umbria region, almost to the Lazio border, lie the tallest man-made waterfalls in the entire world: the Cascate delle Marmore. As if holding this record weren't enough, the really astounding part of it is that the falls were created ...

Italy's largest national park that very few foreigners have even heard of spans across two southern regions- Calabria and Basilicata- and it is fabulous in every way. We're talking about Pollino National Park. An Ancient Past The southern Apennines jut up from the earth in their strange ...

Palazzuolo sul Senio is located in Mugello in the province of Florence. It is a perfect location to visit some of the most famous Tuscan and Emilian cities, without sacrificing nature, relaxation and well-being. In this magnificent green setting, we find a beautiful completely restored ...

Nothing says summertime like a family vacation on the lake. When you think of an Italian summer holiday, most people think of the art cities, hill towns, and the endless shores of the peninsula. It's time to think outside the box and explore some areas ...

Northern Italy's South Tyrol region is known for its skiing and winter sports but has also become increasingly popular in the warmer months as well. Over 450 km of hiking trails, lakes, fresh air, great hospitality and so much more are putting it at the ...

And Italy has done it again. Every time you think you've seen the most beautiful place here, it outdoes itself and you realize there's yet another sight to see even more amazing than the last. The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona (Sanctuary of Our Lady ...

L'Aquila is a city that is close to the heart of the people of Abruzzo, but the road that leads to it is also full of priceless gems. One of these is Bominaco: a tiny fraction (only about 85 residents) of a municipality called Caporciano.  What ...