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December 2011/January 2012 - Rome Food Tour, Carnevale in Fruili, Maremma Hideaway While Italian Carnevale in Venice gets plenty of notice, there's a very special and colorful pre-Lenten celebration in Muggia, Friuli - find out how to take part. Ready for a culinary adventure in Rom . . . read more November 2011 - Le Marche, Wines of Emilia-Romagna, Parma's Prosciutto Our November issue explores the wines and vineyards of Emilia-Romagna, takes us meandering through a corner of Le Marche (home to the Rossini Opera Festival, the Renaissance jewel of Urbino, a truffl . . . read more October 2011 - Positano, Piedmont Cooking School, New Florence Hotel Find out why John Steinbeck famously said "Positano bites deep." Explore the enchanting hotels, restaurants, shops and nearby day trips of Positano. Then head to the mountains of Piedmont fo . . . read more September 2011 - Venice Art, Villa d'Este's International Ambassador Venice is home to some of the world's greatest art treasures. Our writer plots her art tour through Venice's churches and museums along with some help from some expert Venice guides. Then meet Jean Sa . . . read more More

Rome Food Tour in Testaccio (Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012) The working class neighborhood Testaccio is home to some of Rome's great culinary treasures -- both Roman delicacies and the personalities behind the food. This food tour's passionate tour guide will . . . read more Kenny Dunn's Favorite Rome Restaurants (Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012) One of our favorite Rome food guides shares the restaurants that he loves in Rome. . . . read more Italian Carnevale Unmasked in Muggia, Friuli (Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012) While you hear so much about Italian Carnevale in Venice, did you know that one of Italy's great Carnevale celebrations is in the city of Muggia in Friuli? Find out all you need to know to take part. . . . read more A Magical Maremma Hideaway in Tuscany (Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012) The renovated castle in one of Tuscany's wild and uncrowded Maremma region offers an upscale escape complete with Tuscan cooking lessons led by the proprietor who is also a cookbook author. . . . read more Meandering Through A Corner of Le Marche (Nov. 2011) The province of Pesaro e Urbino encompasses the northern third of Le Marche and is verdant with is verdant with nature, music, history, faith, food and wine. . . . read more Meandering Through A Corner of Le Marche: Pesaro's Favorite Son (Nov. 2011) The birthplace of composer Gioachino Rossini has found many ways to honor him, including the annual Rossini Opera Festival. . . . read more Meandering Through A Corner of Le Marche: The Renaissance Jewel of Urbino (Nov. 2011) "The most beautiful in all Italy," proclaimed one writer about Urbino's Palazzo Ducale. . . . read more Meandering Through A Corner of Le Marche: O, Come All Ye Faithful to Loreto (Nov. 11) The Santuario di Loreto (the shrine of the Virgin Mary's house) is housed in the spectacular hilltop basilica in the walled town of Loreto and has been atracting pilgrims . . . read more Meandering Through A Corner of Le Marche: On The Truffle Trail (Nov. 2011) OIn this part of Le Marche, it's said that one-fourth of the residents are qualified truffle hunters and 70 percent of Italy's truffle dogs are trained here. . . . read more The Wines of Emilia-Romagna (Nov. 2011) You've probably heard more about the food of the Emilia-Romagna region than the wines but there's much to discover about the wines of this region. A must-read to choose wines at home or plan a . . . read more Parma's Prosciutto Museum (Nov. 2011) Parma is the home of prosciutto and no visit is complete without a full exploration of this incredible dried ham. Not only can you visit the prosciutto museum but you can add on a factory visit . . . read more Positively Positano (October 2011) "Positano bites deep," John Steinbeck famously said in a May 1953 piece for Harper's Bazaar. While those words are often used to promote Positano as a place that sinks its teeth . . . read more More