Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. Italy’s culture minister has proposed increasing entry fees to the ...

With incredible food and wine, idyllic villages, and stunning scenery, Italy is always a good idea. Many travelers seem to agree, choosing to spend their hard-earned PTO exploring this popular ...

Tourist Italy is offering small-group tours that allow travelers to experience Italy in a different way. The tours take them to the regular spots, but in a way that makes them more accessible. The ...

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Italy is weighing a steep increase in tourist taxes to counter the impact of overtourism, the latest European country to take steps against unmanageable visitor numbers that have led to protests ...

Visitors to Rome’s Pantheon will soon have to pay an entry fee, Italy’s culture ministry has confirmed. The ancient building is one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions. Dating from the first ...

A tourist tax, often referred to as a city tax, is a small fee levied by municipalities on visitors staying in paid accommodation. Far from being an arbitrary charge, the tourist tax in Italy serves ...

The city Diamante in Calabria is a precious tourist destination with wonders such as the Koh-i-Noor of the Crown of England. The Riviera Dei Cedri A territory dedicated to ecology The symbols of the ...

After living here for over a year, I've come to see Italy — and Italians — in a more nuanced way. I've had my share of awkward moments figuring out Italian norms and customs. I once ordered seafood on ...

Dream Roman Holidays may be more like a nightmare for anyone visiting Italy over the next few days. Such huge numbers are expected to descend on the country’s popular destinations around a major ...