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Piazza Umberto I, popularly known as the Piazzetta, is the place to see and be seen in Capri, as folks gather day and night for a coffee or a cocktail. Photo by Amy Laughinghouse

Capri, Italy: Capricious Beauty

Capri is known as a fashionista’s paradise. But look beyond the celebrities and bling, and you’ll discover the wild side of this Italian isle.

Where to Stay in Italy: Our Editors’ Top Picks

Where to Stay in Italy: Our Editors’ Top Picks

From farmhouses to castle suites, Italy has it all.

Home to one million people, Naples is built on an ancient system of tunnels and passageways.

Expeditions in Naples

While the city is lovely, the Naples underworld is not all subterranean. Visitors should be aware.

Amalfi Coast

Hotel La Ninfa: A Hidden Gem on the Amalfi Coast

Enjoy the coastal views of the gorgeous Amalfi waters while staying in this little-known Italian secret.

Italian Spa

Italian Exposure: Grotta Giusti Natural Spa

Don’t be shy. Lack of modesty at this full-service spa could make for the best massage you’ll ever have.

Trentino, Italy

Trentino: Italy’s Quieter Corner

Look to Italy’s far northeast corner for vineyards, castles, charming alpine villages and a little bit of German culture.

Modica, Sicily, Italy

Step by Step: Modica, Sicily

The zig-zagging steps and steep slopes of this Sicilian town guide visitors to a Baroque paradise.

Venice Carnevale

Masked Men and Posers: Venice’s Carnevale

Meet mermaids, China dolls and Marie Antoinette at this centuries-old Italian celebration.

Budapest

Sister Cities: Budapest, Prague and Vienna

Discover the grandiose architecture of these three cities and the charms that distinguish them.

Naples

The Art of the Outburst: Communication Italian-Style

In Naples, hands fly and noisy passion fills the streets, making an Italian-American feel more at home than ever.