Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. Italy is home to some of the most beautiful ...

There's plenty to recommend about Italy: the canals of Venice, the hills of Tuscany, the museums and restaurants of... well, everywhere. There's a reason it ranks high on many people's bucket lists.

With nearly 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy and its islands are home to hundreds of beautiful beaches, though they may not be the typical sandy spots you're used to. Sure, globetrotters visit ...

This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.