Italy

GARDALAND

Gardaland is a resort in Castelnuovo del Garda VR, Italy. It includes Gardaland Park, Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium, and the Gardaland Hotel.

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United’s New Nonstop from Newark to Naples Makes Visiting This Southern Italian City Easier
View of Naples and the Bay of Naples

United’s New Nonstop from Newark to Naples Makes Visiting This Southern Italian City Easier

Until recently, the only way to get to Naples from the United States was via a connecting flight. That changed on May 22, when United launched its inaugural daily nonstop flight from Newark to Naples

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Taking the Kids — Eating your way through Italy
Map of the food producing region around Parma, Italy

Taking the Kids — Eating your way through Italy

Food has become increasingly important to traveling families as kids have expanded their palates by first watching the Food Network and then trying new foods on vacation. I can’t think of a better way to experience a new culture than through food or a better place than Italy where it won’t take any coaxing to convince kids to “eat local.”

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Taking the Kids — on a river cruise designed for families
Uniworld's River Countess docked in Venice Italy

Taking the Kids — on a river cruise designed for families

If you thought river cruises were only for seniors, think again. As the cruise industry reports rising interest in such trips, different lines are seeking ways to broaden their audience with more active excursions, an emphasis on food and wine and yoga and bikes onboard

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A Little Taste of Italy – Part 1

A Little Taste of Italy – Part 1

A Little Taste of Italy - October 2018 - Pt 1 - Starts in Milano with tour of Verona and Valpolicella Wine Region, followed by 6-day Uniworld River Cruise aboard the River Countess. Excursions to Ferrara, Padua, Chiccogia and Turano, with lots of time to explore Venice.

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Ham and Cheese Production in Parma – unique craftsmanship
Cheese master at work in Parma

Ham and Cheese Production in Parma – unique craftsmanship

This region of northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna, extends from the Apennine Mountains to the Po River and is especially famous for its food and food industry, including Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

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Bologna in Bologna? Street scenes from Italy’s often-overlooked food and art spot
Bologna in Bologna

Bologna in Bologna? Street scenes from Italy’s often-overlooked food and art spot

We spent a day touring Bologna, Italy's 7th largest city with a guide from Tours by Locals. Bologna is often overlooked by tourists more interested in Rome, Florence or Venice

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