Florence will soon be sans (“without”) its iconic San Lorenzo Market. The once famous market in Florence will be removed on an order from Italy’s highest administrative court.

What do you get when you mix clear blue Adriatic sea with fresh Puglian cuisine and a one of a kind dining venue? A meal to remember.

A visit to Lago di Como is not complete without a stop at Villa Balbaniello. Set on a romantic peninsula on the south-west brank of the lake in Lenno, the property is as stunning as its history interesting. Whether you are passionate about pristine gardens, European history, antique furniture, romantic panoramas or intrepid world travel, this is a visit not to miss.

Earlier this month, while Americans were home preparing their Thanksgiving feasts, the mayor of Rome unveiled an archeological site of momentous importance. After six years of excavation work, the “Circus Maximus” was re-opened to the public on November 16, 2016.

Want to escape the crowds during a visit to Italy? Like the outdoors?