Sardinia, perhaps the least Italian-like Italian island, is famous for its powdery beaches and unusual cuisine. But if you only have time for one destination in Sardinia, it should be the city of Alghero. This city is absolutely stunning and close to some of Italy’s most famous beaches. Yet in town, you’ll hear Catalan spoken […]
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When people dream of island paradises, it looks a lot like La Maddalena, Italy — an island archipelago off the northeast coast of Sardinia. While most people come to La Maddalena for the beaches and boat trips — the main draws for Sardinia as a whole! — La Maddalena offers a nice balance of city,
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If you’re looking for a great beach town in Italy, you’ll love San Teodoro. This vibrant town is on the northeast coast of Sardinia, and a place where I loved unplugging for a few days. This is a quintessential vacation spot with immaculate beaches, calm swimming conditions, and hotels at a variety of price points.
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Rapallo, Italy, is a small seaside town on Italy’s Ligurian coast within a stone’s throw of the most glamorous spots on the Italian Riviera. I based here when I was traveling around the Italian Riviera a few years ago and it ended up being the perfect place. Rapallo is a popular town for Italian tourists,
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Ever heard of Camogli, Italy? This little beach town is one of my favorite gems in Italy — a gorgeous seaside town on the Ligurian Coast that makes a perfect alternative to Cinque Terre. Located on the western side of the Portofino Peninsula, Camogli is just 15 miles from busy Genoa. It’s small enough to
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Cavtat, Croatia, might be the biggest surprise of your trip! This peaceful seaside town in the far south of Croatia is so close to Dubrovnik, and yet a world away. If you want to visit Dubrovnik but would rather stay somewhere with a quiet, more relaxing atmosphere — oh, and cheaper, too! — Cavtat (pronounced
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As a Massachusetts native, I’m lucky to have spent a good amount of time on Cape Cod — or down the Cape, as we call it. This place is absolute heaven in the summer, with charming towns, fresh seafood, historic lighthouses and, of course, incredible Cape Cod beaches! Despite being a long, skinny peninsula, Cape
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There are so many wonderful things to do in Key Largo. As the northernmost island in the Florida Keys, getting here from Miami is a piece of cake. Or should I say a piece of key lime pie? The most easily accessible of the Florida Keys, Key Largo is an island brimming with stunning natural
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If you’re looking for a slice of paradise on your vacation, the Florida Keys beaches are waiting for you. The best beaches in the Florida Keys are straight out of a postcard, with soft white sand, palm trees and turquoise water. I absolutely love visiting the Florida Keys, and there are so many cool things
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Imagine an island that represents the best of Italy — spectacular views, beautiful beaches, fantastic food, zero pretension whatsoever. Welcome to Ischia, Italy. This island in Campania, southern Italy, delivers on every level. As an Italy travel expert, Ischia (EES-kee-ah) has been a place I’ve wanted to visit forever — and I finally got my
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