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December 2008/January 2009 - Cilento, Venice Most visitors to Campania know about Naples and the Amalfi Coast, but what about Cilento? We introduce you to this magical, mythical area. Headed to Venice for the holidays? We've got an insider's view on how to get the most of Christmas and New Year's in Venice. Plus four great hotels to stay in while you're visiting. . . . read more November 2008- Christmas in Rome, Florence Restaurants Do as the Romans do. Learn how to make the most out of Christmas holiday in the Eternal City. Follow Florentines to their favorite eateries and avoid the tourist traps. Visit a Neapolitan Christmas street featuring Nativities and figurines of famous folks like Barack Obama. Hit the hills of Valle d'Aosta for some cheese tasting! . . . read more More

Cilento: Campania's Undiscovered Gem (Dec. 2008/Jan. 2009) Cilento is a land of myth and legend, folklore and history & moonscapes and misty, forest-clad mountains that plunge down to the sea & long stretches of golden-sand beaches interspersed with cave-pockmarked cliffs and hidden coves & hilltop villages with narrow, cobbled alleys, family-run restaurants still using nonna's recipes... . . . read more Four Favorite Venice Hotels (Dec. 2008/Jan. 2009) When you want to stay close enough to Piazza San Marco to be close to the action but want to avoid touristy hotels, one of these four establishments might be just what you are seeking. . . . read more Where to Stay in Cilento (Dec. 2008/Jan. 2009) There are accommodations of all kinds available in Cilento. We profile everything from an agriturismo to a beach resort to a former 17th-century hunting lodge used by the kings of Spain and Italy. . . . read more Where to Eat in Cilento (Dec. 2008/Jan. 2009) Cilento's cuisine is based on fresh, seasonal ingredients and local tradition. Meat dominates inland, while seafood prevails on the coast. . . . read more More

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