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72 Hours in Ischia
If you haven’t been to Ischia yet, what are you waiting for? Only an hour from Naples by hydrofoil, this enchanting island is six times as large as…
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Milan (2025 Update)
The countdown until the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics is on and all eyes are turning toward the host city, Milan, where the opening ceremony will…
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours on Lake Como
Lake Como: the name conjures up images of elegantly dressed people cruising around on speedboats, Neoclassical villas, immaculate gardens, and Aperol…
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Lecce
Sometimes called “the Florence of the South,” because of its elegant architecture, Lecce has a charm all its own.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Perugia
The capital of Umbria—the region known as Italy’s Green Heart—Perugia tends to fly under the radar.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Venice
La Serenissima, the City of Canals—whatever you call it, Venice has been enchanting visitors for centuries.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Rome
Rome is a city that demands your time—in part because there are a lot of things to see and do and also because part of the joy of being here is slowing…
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Florence
The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence has been an important city since the days of the Roman empire.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Capri
Rising dramatically from the Bay of Naples, Capri needs little introduction.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours on the Amalfi Coast
I distinctly remember visiting the Amalfi Coast for the first time circa 2010, while living in Rome between college and graduate school.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Milan
Milan Design Week kicks off next Tuesday and while I’m not going, I do have a bit of a soft spot for this rather underrated city.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
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