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Cruise the Amalfi Coast in Luxury and Privacy
Travel by private yacht to visit Capri, Procida, Ischia, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast.

Danielle Oteri
Jul 4, 20246 min read
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Italy's Most Beautiful Places: From Iconic Cities to off the beaten path villages
Italy is renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful places, from the iconic canals of Venice to the ancient ruins of Rome and the artistic...

Feast Travel
Apr 12, 20249 min read
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Travel Planning Italy: Organizing Your Dream Italian Getaway Step by Step
Embarking on a journey to Italy can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. With iconic destinations like Florence, Venice, and Rome...

Danielle Oteri
Mar 1, 20246 min read
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Italy: What to Pack for Your Trip - Essentials for an Italian Adventure
Once you’ve chosen your destinations in Italy and booked your hotels and tours, you will no doubt begin to stress about what to pack. A...

Feast Travel
Mar 1, 20246 min read
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A New Workshop Series for Southern Italian Food & Wine
Food and wine are the best ways to fully immerse yourself in Italian culture without knowing the language. They connect us to both nature...

Danielle Oteri
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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The best places to visit in Italy in 2024
In addition to time spent in Cilento and Naples, I select a handful of places every year to visit for the first time or revisit. The list...

Danielle Oteri
Dec 29, 20233 min read
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Authentic Italian Food is Not What The Internet Thinks It Is
A trip to Altripalda and Melito Irpino where the soul of Italian cuisine can be discovered

Danielle Oteri
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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Crafting a Unique Anniversary or a Memorable Honeymoon Italy Itinerary
Embracing La Dolce Vita – Why Choose Italy? Italy is a natural choice for a romantic vacation. There are fantastic resorts and spas in...

Danielle Oteri
Dec 7, 20236 min read
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Trip Planning for Italy: Why Not to Let AI Plan Your Italy Vacation
I keep hearing about people trying to use Chat GPT and other AI tools as a trip planner for Italy with little effort. I decided to try it...

Danielle Oteri
Dec 6, 20238 min read
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Italian Hidden Gems: Exploring the Secret Beauties of Italy's Lesser-Known Spots
Introduction to Italian Hidden Gems When one thinks of Italy, images of the Colosseum, Venice's gondolas, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa...

Danielle Oteri
Dec 5, 20234 min read
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Italy Travel Planning Sample Itineraries
2024 is poised to break records for crowds, particularly in the most popular destinations: Florence, Venice, Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and...

Danielle Oteri
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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A Morning Walk Through Naples
The spirituality of Naples is a wild mix of pagan habits, superstitions, and Roman Catholic rituals. It’s what makes the culture of...

Danielle Oteri
Mar 13, 20235 min read
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How To Self-Plan Your Trip to Italy
Use these four ingredients to put your self-planned itinerary on the right track.

Danielle Oteri
Feb 26, 20233 min read
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Stunning Salerno
The Amalfi Coast is packed — so much so that local authorities now have to limit access to the coastal road. Yet, tourists repeatedly...

Danielle Oteri
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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Two Hours of Ecstasy in Rome
If you’re passing through Rome from the airport or en route to Florence or Naples, I recommend these two hours of ecstasy in Rome. First,...

Danielle Oteri
Feb 4, 20233 min read
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The "Before Sunrise" Generation Returns to Travel
In 1997 I went to Rome with a group of classmates I barely knew. The girls in the group took charge of the Let’s Go guidebook and found a...

Danielle Oteri
Jan 9, 20234 min read
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The Five Secrets of Long Life in South Italy
Scientists continue to study the unusual longevity and low rates of heart disease of people in Cilento. These are their five secrets.

Danielle Oteri
Mar 14, 20223 min read
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Naples, Must-See Italian City
Naples is at the top of the "Must-See" lists for the NYTimes and CNN Travel. Find out why bella Napoli is Italy's most exciting cities.

Danielle Oteri
Feb 22, 20226 min read
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Matera, Ancient City of the Future
There are places in Italy that are so ancient their continued existence feels like science fiction. The temples at Paestum for example,...

Danielle Oteri
Feb 21, 20223 min read
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Frittata di Spaghetti
Neapolitan food has changed more than those of us who love Naples would like to admit. Walk around the ritzy Chiaia district at night and...

Danielle Oteri
Jan 31, 20222 min read
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