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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading to Italy next week for a trade mission that will include stops in Rome, Florence, Turin and Milan. The governor’s office announced the trip on Friday but did not say whether DeSantis would be meeting with Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister that DeSantis has previously forged ties with. However, DeSantis...

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The area between Florence and Arezzo continues to fascinate me. While visiting the forests of Sasso Fratino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, I arrive in the charming village of Poppi - one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Upon arrival, you are met with an almost medieval atmosphere, with alleys winding along ancient stone walls and an impress...

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Italy rarely needs an introduction. Great wine? Check. Fresh, vibrant food? Practically the country’s calling card. Fabulous places to stay? Of course. However, combining all three in one property, filtered for responsible farming and winemaking practices and a general ethos of sustainable hospitality, proves a bit harder. Fortunately, we’ve done t...

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For travelers dreaming of sampling pizza in Naples, touring the frescoes of Florence, visiting the museums of Rome, and sipping endless Aperol Spritzes overlooking the Adriatic Sea in summer 2025, there’s good news: American Airlines is adding additional flights to Italy next year. American Airlines recently announced plans to add service from the...

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Providence, Rhode Island and Florence, Italy have more in common than you might think. Residents of both share a love of art and music, historic architecture, and an outstanding culinary scene. Unfortunately, both cities also share a history of devastating floods and remain at high risk for repeated incidents in this era of climate change. This mon...

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The Renaissance, one of the most flourishing periods in the history of Italian art and culture, finds a new dimension thanks to the birth of the Renaissance in Valtiberina and Valdichiana itinerary. This itinerary, which winds its way through the municipalities of Sansepolcro, Castiglion Fiorentino, Citerna and Monterchi, combines the artistic lega...

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It's not just about sparkling wines. There’s another segment with which Italy is gaining ground overseas at the expense of its competitors: high-end wines, meaning red wine labels priced at $50 and above (distribution price). According to the analysis by the Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory on August SipSource data, sales in this segment grew in value by 3...

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Rolling hills blanketed with vineyards and olive trees, medieval towns that make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, a beautiful Mediterranean coastline, and delicious cuisine made using fresh ingredients — this is what Tuscany is all about. The central Italian region that’s home to Florence — consistently ranked among the best cities in Eur...

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Diamonds certainly were the Renaissance woman’s best friend. Unlike us modern women, upon which jewels are relegated to the ears, neck, wrist, and fingers–how banal!–wealthy women of the 15th and 16th centuries were positively dripping in them. Pearls, sewed into hair pieces, cascaded down braids. Garnets and opals cinched waists in the form of cor...

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The cobblestone streets of Florence, Italy, are renowned for their larger-than-life architecture, one-of-a-kind art, sweet desserts, and sunset views over the Arno river. On a month-long trip abroad, juniors Madeline Bolger and Natalie Miller learned how crucial another facet of Florence was to the country’s economy — food. Traveling to Florence th...

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