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June 2025

Meet Sara Maestrelli, Creative Director of Collezione Em, a Boutique Hotel Group with Properties in Tuscany and Venice
Sara Maestrelli didn’t intend to get into the hotel business, but for those of us who appreciate beautiful boutique hotels, it’s a good thing she did.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Some Advice for Traveling in Italy in the Summer
Google ‘the best and worst times to visit Italy’ and just about every source you find will tell you that the best months to visit Italy are April and…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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A Very Subjective List of the Best Classic Restaurants in Rome
It goes without saying that you can eat very well in Rome, but I think it’s a misconception among some travelers that just because you’re in Rome…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Postcard from Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany's Poshest Beach Town
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It’s called Forte dei Marmi and it’s the quietly chic beach town that Tuscans have been keeping to…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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May 2025

Meet Holly Star, an Australian Transplant Who Runs Cooking Classes and Food Experiences in Capri
Lots of people who visit Italy on vacation fantasize about tearing up their return ticket and never leaving, but few actually go through with it. Holly…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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I'm Now Available for Travel Consultations via SoloTrvlr—and Paid Subscribers Get A Discount
Planning a trip to Italy and need some advice?
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Laura Itzkowitz
The Real Deal with Tipping in Italy
If you’ve spent a lot of time in Italy or read about tipping etiquette, you’ve probably encountered the oft-repeated claim that when you go out to eat…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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A Very Subjective List of the Best Cheap Eats in Rome
While there are plenty of fine dining restaurants where you might want to splurge on a fabulous meal in Rome, this city is also full of cheap eats that…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Postcard from Sorrento, the Gateway to the Amalfi Coast
Depending on who you ask, Sorrento may or may not be part of the Amalfi Coast.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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April 2025

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