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Three Days on the Venetian Lagoon

Mauro Stoppa takes guests on tours of the Venetian Lagoon aboard his boat. He shows them a side of Venice that they normally would never see.

COMO Castello Del Nero: A Chianti Classic Reopens

Set within an imposing 12th-century castle, COMO Castello Del Nero, outside Florence, has reopened after an extensive renovation.

Unforgettable Memories: Reflections on the Past Year of Travel

Travel trips provide a trove of memories that can last for a lifetime. Here are a few of the indelible experiences that enriched our lives in 2018.

Hotel Standouts of the Year

Last year, our editors stayed in an astonishing number of hotels and resorts. Here are five contrasting standouts from 12 months of relentless globe-trotting.

Best Restaurants of the Year

In 2018 our editors enjoyed utterly delicious meals in locations as far-flung as Tbilisi and Singapore. Here are the Editors' Choice Restaurants of the Year.

Top Hideaway Report Stories of 2018

Of all the Hideaway Report articles we published this year, readers found these 10 -- about Italy, Morocco, Japan and more -- to be their favorites.

The Best of Corsican Cuisine

Corsica never succumbed to industrial agriculture, so local ingredients and traditional methods are used. Here are the restaurants that make the most of them.

Newly Recommended Hotels in Corsica

The French island of Corsica has much to recommend it: Exceptional beaches, superb food and wine and now two stellar boutique hotels.

Drinking, Corsican Style

Corsicans invariably prefer to consume products that are made on their beloved island, whether it's wine, beer or mineral water.

New Boutique Hotels in Corsica

Corsica, or "Ile de Beaute," as the French call it, is a miraculously unspoiled place. Our editor spent 10 gorgeous days there inspecting new boutique hotels.

Modern Boutique Chic: Senato Hotel Milan Opens

Boutique hotels are rare in Milan, but the city just gained another with the opening of a stylishly modern concept housed in a neoclassical palazzo.

Members' Choice 2018: Hotel With the Most Amazing View

A hotel can be completely transformed by a spectacular vista. Our members found the views at the following properties to be the most awe-inspiring.

Modern Abruzzo Restaurants

Abruzzo is rooted in rustic peasant fare, and talented chefs are elevating it with modern techniques and creative ingredients. Here, three restaurants to try.

Lighthouse Living Off the Coast of Italy

Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia, an elegant inn on the island of Salina, just converted its 19th-century lighthouse into six more rooms overlooking the Aeolian sea.

Discover Pescara by the Sea

Spend the day in Abruzzo's seaside city of Pescara to experience Italian beach life, admire art nouveau villas and taste exquisite local seafood and wine.

The Rebirth of Abruzzo Wines

The wines of Abruzzo are becoming better known thanks to a small group of producers who are making exceptional vintages from the region's grapes.

7 Hotels With Guest-Only Spaces

Now that hotels have become so popular with non-guests, properties are offering another level of exclusivity with guest-only bars, restaurants and pools.

Abruzzo: Undiscovered Italy

Taking the road less traveled has many rewards in Italy. Our editor ventured to the little-known region of Abruzzo and came away utterly charmed.

5 Specialties of Abruzzese Cooking

The hearty, rustic cooking of Abruzzo is based on the region’s lamb, as well as some of the best-quality pasta in Italy. Here are five specialties to look for.

Newly Recommended Hotels in Abruzzo, Italy

Just two hours from Rome lies the little-known region of Abruzzo. Our editor discovered two hideaways, one in a castle, the other in a medieval village.

Letter From the Editor: August 2018

Our editor visits Cape Town, South Africa, and finds it transformed after the opening of The Silo. This issue also sees extensive coverage of Abruzzo, Italy.

Como Hotel Debut

Lake Como has no lack of glamorous properties, but now the town of Como itself has a new hotel that may prove worthy of its glorious setting.

Hotel Savoy Reopens to Showcase Polizzi and Pucci Designs

Following a six-month renovation, the Hotel Savoy on Florence’s bustling Piazza della Repubblica reopens, debuting designs by Pucci and Olga Polizzi.

Explore & Restore: 11 Great Outdoor Escapes

The great outdoors means different things to different people. Here are 11 of our favorite hideaways where nature takes center stage.

Bari Hotel Upgrade

Bari is the gateway city to Basilicata and Puglia and offers excellent restaurants. One of the hotels there, Hotel Oriente Bari, recently got an upgrade.

Indelible Memory: Visiting the Ghost Village of Craco, Italy

The ancient hilltop village of Craco, Italy, was finally abandoned after an earthquake in 1980. It is now possible to explore it via hard-hat tours.

The Best Guide in Matera, Italy

A local guide makes a visit to the ancient town of Matera, Italy, much more rewarding. The name everyone recommended was Francesco Foschino.

Favorite Basilicata Restaurants

Basilicata is known for having the best bread in Italy. These five restaurants make the most of it and the locally made olive oil, cheeses, lamb and beef.

Newly Recommended Hotels in Basilicata, Italy

Follow our travels to Basililcata, one of Italy's best-kept secrets. Our editors discovered four new stunning properties there, including a luxe cave hotel.

Letter From the Editor: February 2018

In this issue, we introduce a new region of Italy to readers: the remote region of Basilicata, which reminded us of travel to Italy the way it used to be.

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