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New EU systems are changing how travelers enter Italy, but not all requirements are in place for summer 2026.
Hotel Santa Chiara: Luxury & Serenity on the Grand Canal in Venice
Our Editor-in-Chief has found a boutique hotel on the Grand Canal in a charming, unfettered district of Venice.
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Stanley Tucci in Italy
Tucci in Italy: Episode One Recap
Episode One takes viewers through Tuscany’s unique food, strong traditions, and deep connection to local pride.
Tucci in Italy: Episode 2 Recap
In episode two of "Tucci in Italy," Tucci explores the culinary culture of the northern region of Lombardy.
Tucci in Italy: Recap 3 – Trentino Alto Adige’s Food and Culture
Stanley Tucci travels through Trentino Alto Adige, where alpine traditions, Italian ingredients, and layered identities shape every dish.
Tucci in Italy: Episode 4 – Abruzzo
Stanley Tucci travels to Abruzzo for the first time, uncovering a rugged region shaped by isolation, tradition, and some of Italy’s most soulful food stories.
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The first installment of Sicilian chef Mario Traina’s new column, I Will Be Your Grandmother, reflects on memory, family, and the emotional rituals surrounding Nonna Pina’s stuffed artichokes.
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In the first recipe from I Will Be Your Grandmother, Sicilian chef Mario Traina shares the stuffed artichokes his grandmother made slowly and generously for family dinners in Sicily.
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Crispy salmon, king prawns, roasted lime, and silky parmesan cream sauce turn this tagliatelle into the kind of pasta dinner that feels both comforting and impressive.
Why Sanremo Is the Italian Riviera Escape to Know Now
With Belle Époque glamour, Ligurian food traditions, and a newly restored seaside hotel, Sanremo offers a slower and more elegant vision of the Italian Riviera.
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Just beyond Venice, Bassano del Grappa offers the kind of local restaurants and everyday Veneto culture many travelers spend years trying to find.
