Beach lovers looking for a holiday that combines sparkling sea, laidback Mediterranean vibes and plenty of Insta-perfect photo opps, should head for Italy for la dolce vita this summer. With its fun ...

Italy is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean. They’re not exactly well-kept secrets, especially in July and August, when many of the best beaches in Italy are packed ...

Have you ever been to a beach that literally took your breath away? To be honest, most beaches probably have that effect on ...

You can't go wrong, to be honest. When you close your eyes and dream of Italy, what do you see? The massive Colosseum in Rome? The iconic marble David in Florence? Gondolas winding down the canals of ...

Italy’s long and varied coast has served a summer getaway for thousands of years, but in a country with 7500-kilometers of waterfront how do you find the best sun-kissed perch for a warm-weather ...

To venture outdoors in heat-struck southern Europe these days is an act of sweaty defiance. Perhaps the only sensible place to head for is the seaside. In most countries, little more is needed for a ...

This summer in Italy, a fierce debate over the country’s beaches made big waves. Though the spiagge is public by law, stretches from Amalfi to Liguria are now dominated by private concessions. These ...

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For decades, immigrant peddlers have been part of the familiar fabric of the Italian summer vacation. It’s no longer so simple. By Jason Horowitz Photographs by Andrew Testa ORBETELLO, Italy — The ...