Monday, March 18, 2024

WORK FROM AGROPOLI Known for its historical significance, beautiful beaches, and connection to the Cilento National Park, Agropoli is a true hidden gem in Italy. An off the beaten path destination at 1h20m by high speed train from Naples (where the nearest international airport is). The perfect location for your next Workation in Italy. LavoraCilento – Workation in Italy for remote workers | Out Quarters




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Sunday, March 17, 2024

"FERRARI AMALFI" AND "FERRARI AMALFI SPIDER" The car manufacturer has trademarked two new names - Amalfi and Amalfi Spider - for potential use in future sports cars or supercars. CarBuzz discovered the new trademark applications at the Italian Office of Patents and Trademarks recently, but they were submitted nearly a month ago. For those not au fait with Italian geography, the Amalfi Coast and the town of Amalfi are in the Campania region of Italy. Ferrari Amalfi Spider Sounds Like The Perfect Roma Replacement | CarBuzz



Saturday, March 16, 2024

WHERE THE ROMANS BUILT THE MOST POWERFUL MILITARY PORT In historical times the bay of the Miseno Peninsula formed the morphological edge of a volcanic crater of Yellow Tuff (Phlegraean Fields). The Misenum roadstead, formed by a series of inlets bordered by small promontories, was suitable for accommodating the massive Roman naval fleet (Classis Misenensis) stationed in the central Tyrrhenian Sea. The military port of Misenum was active for almost five centuries, standing in the present town of Bacoli. Evolution of the coastal landscape of the Miseno Peninsula (Campi Flegrei, Campania). | Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche



Friday, March 15, 2024

A VIEW OF THE AMALFI COAST The tourist boom of this place occurred at the end of eighteenth century thanks to the Grand Tour travellers. The discovery of Amalfi Coast was due to the building of the new carriage way and to the cultural change in the concept of beauty and landscape. The key drivers for the future of tourism in the Amalfi Coast are culture and ecotourism. “Excursions and cultural tourism have the first advantage to prolong the tourist season beyond Summer”. This statement appeals to the natural resources and also to some cultural aspects because Amalfi was the first maritime Republic. The Best Places to Visit in Italy | Vogue




Thursday, March 14, 2024

SPRING SEASON OF "I TABLEAUX VIVANTS DA CARAVAGGIO" Eike Schmidt ’s debut as director of the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte is under the banner of Caravaggio: the Flagellation is in fact the protagonist of an exhibition that will enliven the rooms of the Museo Diocesano di Donnaregina in Naples from February 28 to May 31. The current initiative is intended to represent a kind of reversal of the trend, an attempt to reconnect the work with the territory and the city. Naples, Schmidt's first act at Capodimonte: an exhibition on Caravaggio's Flagellation | Finestre sull'Arte



Wednesday, March 13, 2024

TRAINING SESSIONS USEFUL TO WORK ABOARD CRUISE SHIPS Students of the Parthenope University visited the MSC Training Center in Sorrento yesterday. Two managers explained to the students the activities and operational details useful for all those who intend to work aboard cruise ships, including the now important issues related to environmental sustainability. The day then continued with a test of the navigation simulator present within the structure, which is used daily by officers from all over the world to simulate the maneuvers of the MSC fleet ships in any port of the world. Parthenope University Students Visit MSC Training Center in Sorrento | Il Mattino



Tuesday, March 12, 2024

MARADONA P' ME, MONTJUIC P' TE Similar in style to Diego Maradona? Somewhat (given the colour of the shirt he was wearing). He's not nicknamed 'Kvaradona' for nothing. Clearly, there is a direct correlation between Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's form and that of Napoli. When he plays well, the Naples football team usually does too. And there's no denying that he's gone missing on several occasions, particularly in the Champions League. Barcelona beware - Kvaradona is back! Napoli's wing wizard Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is weaving his magic again ahead of crunch Champions League clash | Goal



Monday, March 11, 2024

WATER WORKS! The healing isle for its mud and mineral-rich thermal hot springs. Fangotherapy, or mud bathing, is the principal detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, regenerative cure and raison d’être at the Regina Isabella Resort thermal spa, in Ischia. The mud is harvested from an underground source and infused for months in basins of thermal water rich in sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Ischia’s thermal baths have been drawing wellness warriors for 3,000 years. But can they do anything for long COVID? | Air Mail



Sunday, March 10, 2024

TAURASIA AB VIGNE OPTIME (TITO LIVIO) Italy has many wines that deserve a place in a decent cellar because they really do improve with time in bottle. In the hills inland from Naples is the land of one of my favourite grapes, Aglianico, whose tannins need such a long ripening period that the harvest can be as late as November. Taurasi is the classic, longest-lived wine based on Aglianico. How to build a wine cellar: a guide to Italian wines | Financial Times



Saturday, March 9, 2024

A NEAPOLITAN GEM CREATED AT THE BEHEST OF THE DIVA ANNA FOUGEZ Despite its formal name, the Ministerial is a fun chocolate dessert that’s shaped like a medallion and filled with liqueur-laden cream. In the historic centre of Naples, Francesco Scaturchio invented this chocolate dessert more than a century ago and its recipe remains a secret to this day. The Ministerial appears to be shaped like a manhole cover which we assume to be a Neapolitan inside joke. 15 Irresistible Neapolitan Desserts and Pastries | 2foodtrippers



Friday, March 8, 2024

A POWERHOUSE IN CONTEMPORARY HOUSE AND TECHNO Anfisa's artistic journey begins in Naples, a one-of-a-kind city with an important club movement that made history in the house/techno scene. Together, Moby & Anfisa Letyago unveil their first collaborative original, ‘You & Me’, showcasing two creatives at their very best. Understated and intricate, Moby’s expertise with vocal manipulation combines with Anfisa Letyago’s ultra-modern sensibilities for a truly unique release on Defected. Anfisa Letyago | Beatport



Thursday, March 7, 2024

A UNIQUE JOURNEY FOR YOUR PALATE Join Tenuta Cavalier Pepe for an exclusive experience to discover Irpinia’s unique cheeses. Then, continue the morning with a walk across the estate’s centuries-old olive groves and vineyards. At La Veduta restaurant, each chef’s dish will be dedicated to a cheese and will be paired with one of our particular wines. Cheeses of Irpinia | Tenuta Cavalier Pepe



Wednesday, March 6, 2024

IN SEARCH OF THE PHOENIX Nature mimesis and the production of counterfeit stones between palingenesis, alchemy, art and economy. Research has uncovered new findings about material experiments by prince di Sangro, famous for the Sansevero Chapel in Naples, a temple of Baroque sculpture. Analysis for the first time confirms that the Prince was able to create the artificial ultramarine blue used for the frame around the high relief above the high altar. Naples, new discoveries at Sansevero Chapel: prince Di Sangro synthesized ultramarine blue | Finestre sull'Arte



Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BIANCA AND ALESSANDRO ON A RETURN TRIP TO ITALY [POSITANO] Canadian visitor Bianca Gignac met Italian local in Cinque Terre region in 2003. She decided to extend her time in Italy to spend more time with him. Slowly and surely, an idea started percolating in Bianca’s head. Italian Fix – a Canada-based tour company running specialized Italian small group tours, aiming to give visitors a taste of Italy as the locals live it. The company was inspired by Bianca’s “knowledge from living in Italy and the lifestyle that I had grown to love and be a part of". She missed her flight to extend her Italy vacation romance. Here’s what happened next | CNN



Monday, March 4, 2024

ARE FOOD AMBASSADORS ADOPTING THE SAME STRATEGY? The legendary Little Italy grocery store is a go-to [roots] destination for buffalo mozzarella from Battipaglia, but his wide selection also offers Podolica Caciocavallo and Provolone del Monaco. Delicacies from Cilento, such as red and white beans, oregano, and an extra virgin olive oil. Di Palo's Wine Shop has a great selection of bottles from Campania, and pasta from the popular Gragnano brand. Beyond Mozzarella di Bufala: Where to Find Campania Products in NYC | La Cucina Italiana



Sunday, March 3, 2024

SOMETIMES CONSIDERED AS VISIONARY SSC Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed that soccer should be free to watch from all over the world. The Italian businessman made the comments during a recent appearance at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit. The meeting involved a series of top officials within the sport from various nations. “It should be free for everyone. If you want to retain an audience, you have to live on free TV.” De Laurentiis says live soccer matches should be free on TV | World Soccer Talk



Saturday, March 2, 2024

NEW WING OPENS IN VANVITELLI'S MASTERPIECE President Sergio Mattarella unveiled extensions to the former Naples Bourbon royal palace, the Reggia di Caserta, at the end of the year of celebrations of architect Luigi Vanvitelli on the 250th anniversary of his birth. 3,000 square metres more of visitable space thanks to the 'reconquest' of what had been the Grand Gallery. It is the second biggest part of the sprawling palace and grounds after the Palatine Chapel. Mattarella unveils extension to Reggia di Caserta | ANSA



Friday, March 1, 2024

CILENTO GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO TIME TRAVEL There are a number of coastal towns to choose from, like Agropoli; Castellabate, where you’ll find the grand Palazzo Belmonte hotel, originally built in the 17th century; Palinuro; and Marina di Camerota. But Cilento is more than its beaches. Unesco World Heritage describes Cilento as “an outstanding cultural landscape.” The Cilento is also renowned for its robust Mediterranean cooking and for having a high percentage of centenarians. 5 Alternative Ways To Experience Italy In 2024 | Forbes


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02012024 The discovery, made In the coastal town of Bacoli, unearthed the thick perimeter stone walls of 10 large rooms with floors, tiled walls and a maze of intact panoramic outdoor terraces. The mansion would have been located within the Roman port at Misenum, where for four centuries a fleet of 70 ships controlled the Tyrrhenian Sea. “A 360-degree view of the gulf of Naples for strategic military purposes,” archaeologist told in an interview. 2,000-year-old beach house discovered during building work | CNN
02022024 Jonas Kaufmann has postponed his concert at the Teatro San Carlo of Naples. The company took to social media and noted, “We would like to inform the audience that the concert will be postponed to Saturday 02 March 2024 at 8 p.m. with the same programme.” Kaufmann also makes his stage role debut as Enzo in “La Gioconda” at the Salzburg Easter Festival and the San Carlo Theatre in March. Jonas Kaufmann Postpones Teatro San Carlo Concert | OperaWire
02032024 The Aglianico grape, which must make up 85 percent of a Taurasi DOCG wine: deep in color, rich in alcohol, ripe with fruit (with plenty of acid and an excess of tannin to boot). A new generation is breaking free of the negociant system and reclaiming their vineyards for their own wines. The area of vineyard declared as Taurasi doubled, and almost a score of new wine cellars appeared. Cantine Addimanda is part of this new boom, and began bottling and selling wines themselves, after many generations as grape farmers. Taurasi: A new dawn for the Barolo of the South | The World of Fine Wine
02042024 This warm region in Italy’s southwest is heaven for the wine adventurer, with an impressive range of indigenous grapes and breadth of wine styles. Campania is a colourful patchwork of wine sub-regions and diverse indigenous grape varieties. Principal varieties are the red grape Aglianico and white grapes Greco, Fiano and Falanghina – but that tells only half the story, because of a plethora of native varieties. Discover Campania: 12 wines worth seeking out from this exciting region | Decanter
02052024 Destination of a chosen and conscious tourism, Campania is able to conquer the sensitive traveler with the history, the excellences and the local beauties. From the coast to the hinterland, in Campania there are 10 Unesco World Heritage sites. Three tour guides (Art, Culture, Food and Wine) to read and browse full of advice, news and images to immerse yourself and fully experience the atmosphere, flavors and traditions. Land to love | Agenzia Regionale Campania Turismo
02062024 Almost 2,000 years ago, a volcano preserved Herculaneum’s vast library of scrolls but left them unreadable. A volunteer army of nerds has been racing to decipher them. The Herculaneum papyri are a collection of scrolls whose status among classicists approaches the mythical. Last year Nat Friedman launched the Vesuvius Challenge, offering $1 million in prizes to people who could develop AI software capable of reading four passages from a single scroll. Can AI Unlock the Secrets of the Ancient World? | Bloomberg
02072024 Staggered with beaches and sprawling views, Procida makes the perfect weekend getaway for those craving a unique island experience. Arguably, the most ecological and best way to get around the island at your leisure is Biró Share. Essentially a ride-share app, they have fully electric vehicles dispersed all around the island. The pick-up/ drop-off concept makes it very easy to choose when/where you want to go, all through their app. A Weekend Guide to Procida | Wanted In Rome
02082024 It is served in the courtyard at wicker tables laid with pink tablecloths, two espaliered lemon trees for shade. Set in Naples’ vibrant Vergini district right in the middle of the old town and opened in 2017, Atelier Inès is an 18th-century palazzo, now operating as a luxury boutique art hotel. With six bespoke suites, a showroom, a jewelry boutique and a common living area dedicated to art, the atelier also offers creative workshops. Travel Talk With Jeremy Wayne: This winter, head to Naples (Italy, that is) | Westfair Business Journals
02092024 Rocco Forte Hotels is set to launch its first hotel in Naples, after signing a management agreement with fashion company Capri Group. CEO Nunzio Colella stating his ambition to provide Naples with a new kind of hotel experience. Slated to open in 2027, the hotel will be located in Palazzo Caravita di Sirignano. Upon its transformation into a hotel, the new property will comprise 46 suites, a rooftop with a panoramic pool, a spa, two restaurants and a bar. Rocco Forte Hotels heading to Naples | Sleeper Magazine
02102024 Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport will “open” in July, 45 kilometers (28 miles) southeast of the city of Amalfi and 21 kilometers (13 miles) from the city of Salerno, the gateway to the famous coast. Technically it’s a reopening rather than a new airport. July 11 will see the start of its new life with the arrival of commercial flights. This classic Italian destination will get its own airport | CNN
02112024 Sorrento has a certain magic to it that people would tell me about but I couldn’t quite understand it until I set foot in Piazza Tasso, took a stroll down Corso Italia, or admired the Bay of Naples on my way to school. That walk to Sant’Anna Institute is probably my favorite moment of my day-to-day life. "I got very lucky with the way my classes worked out for this semester, for a total of 15 credits." Life in Sorrento: My First Two Weeks | Her Campus
02122024 Perched majestically on the cliffs of Punta Massullo in Capri, Italy, Casa Malaparte is a testament. This modernist masterpiece has witnessed decades of creative exploration, serving as the backdrop for legendary films and iconic fashion campaigns. As the fashion world eagerly anticipates Simon Porte Jacquemus’s cruise collection, set to be unveiled on June 10, 2024, the designer pays homage to the villa’s legacy. The Story of Casa Malaparte: Jacquemus’ Next Runway Venue | Babble-up agency
02132024 Feudi di San Gregorio in Irpinia, in Italy’s Campania region, has been honouring diverse regional grape varieties and promoting Italian winemaking. But beyond its exceptional range of pructs, Feudi also stands out for its embrace of art, design, and architecture. Since 2009, owner Antonio Capaldo has been leading the winery’s transformation, which has resonated throughout the country’s wine scene and globally. A fusion of traditional practices, modern innovation, and artistic expression. Tour Feudi di San Gregorio, a vineyard in Campania, Italy, where wine meets design | Wallpaper
02142024 The ancient Roman city of Baia, submerged over the centuries by the phenomenon of bradyseism, preserves the remains of domus and villas, spas, mosaics and extraordinary testimonies. Come and discover the wonders of Baia by [virtual tour] diving, sailing, canoeing or swimming. A unique example of underwater archaeological and naturalistic protection in the Mediterranean Sea. An extraordinary museum at the bottom of the sea | Parco Archeologico dei Campi Flegrei
02152024 Bring the flavors of the sunny Amalfi coast to your kitchen with this boozy lemon pie. It uses the Italian lemon liqueur limoncello for an added dose of sweetness and citrus. Food writer Eitan Bernath was inspired by a visit to a limoncello factory on the Amalfi Coast in Italy to create this dessert filled with the sunny flavors of lemon. Start with a salted shortbread cookie crust, tangy custard, the candied lemons and the hint of limoncello. 9 sunny citrus dessert recipes, including a lemon tart and orange cake | The Washington Post
02162024 Aka Neapolitan hospitality. Guests should be welcomed with a warm embrace, highlighting the irresistible allure of Naples: to immerse them in the rich culture and traditions. Giovanni Torre Avallone believes Grand Hotel Parker’s is more than just a place to stay. It is an experience that will linger long after you depart. The hotel was named ‘The Most Liked Hotel’ by Small Luxury Hotels of the World of the entire collection at the Global Conference in Marbella. Giovanni Torre Avallone - Chief Experience Officer at Grand Hotel Parker’s Napoli | Bearleader in Hospitality
02172024 A-listers love Le Sirenuse Positano – a 58-room clifftop jewel overlooking the Amalfi Coast – but status doesn’t let them skip the queue at Franco’s Bar, a stunning blue-and-white open-air spot overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. (Franco’s is adjacent to the hotel and open to the public.) The cocktail menu skews tropical, including the Franco’s Fizz, a smooth, slightly creamy liqueur-based concoction. Five of Italy’s Most Glamorous Hotel Bars | Virtuoso Travel
02182024 Is a pilgrimage to Caserta for the top-ranked pizza in the world worth it? The pizza tasting menu features eight courses selected by the maestro pizzaiuolo himself. Francesco Martucci’s world fame comes from the “triple-cooked pizza”: first steamed, then fried, then sent through the oven. “Five consistencies of onion” pizza features the humble bulb in creamy, fermented, crunchy, charred and emulsified forms, all wed to a generous chunk of local fior di latte cheese. I tried the world's best pizza of 2023 in Italy. Did it live up to its reputation? | Lonely Planet
02192024 Hotels of the Peninsula will join this initiative, led by Costanzo Iaccarino, president of Federalberghi Penisola Sorrentina, developing their own Sorrento breakfasts, so as to expand the "Sorrento Orange Week" and above all by promoting contact between professionals and the new young generation of local gastronomy. The thick and aromatic peels of Biondo Sorrentino is perfect for infusing oils and candying. Nothing is thrown away with good fruit: Sorrento Orange Week special broadcast today on RaiNews24 | HolidayCoast
02202024 A spectacular beach south of Sorrento, Ieranto is reached via a walking path that starts in the village of Nerano. Discover the beauty of the Peninsula on this kayaking tour. Make your way along rocky coasts, beaches, caves, and bays until you reach the natural protected area of Ieranto bay which is enclosed by mountains. Stop for a rest at the bay where you can swim in the crystal clear waters. Baia di Ieranto - Sorrento Peninsula, Italy - Attractions | Lonely Planet
02212024 The film about Napoli’s first league title in 33 years has entered post-production. After making his name in cinepanettone, movie mogul and owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, appears to have hit on a variation of a theme: calciopizza. In Naples renowned the world over for the margherita, he sent Mazzarri away and ordered a calzon’: Francesco Calzona to be precise. Beyond Barcelona, he needs to work on closing the nine-point gap between Napoli and a place in next year’s Champions League. Mazzarri out, Calzona in: At Napoli, the next plot twist is never far away | The Athletic
02222024There's one destination that's more iconic for summer in Europe: Italy's Amalfi Coast. Why Fly To Naples? Naples is much closer to the Amalfi Coast than Rome. Delta Air Lines will fly from New York (JFK), United Airlines from Newark (EWR), and for the first time American Airlines. The airline will offer daily nonstop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Naples (NAP). Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To This Popular Italian Destination This Summer | Travel Off Path
02232024 The all-new small SUV packs tech, plug-in hybrid power, and a dash of Italian verve. Alfa Romeo builds the Tonale in Sprint, Ti, and Veloce trim levels. Base price ranges from the mid-$40,000s to the low $50,000s, including the destination charge to ship the SUV from Alfa's Pomigliano, Italy, factory to your local dealership. 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review and Test Drive | Capital One
02242024 22 reasons why you should visit the Amalfi Coast right now! Don't miss the weathered old fishing village of Cetara. Home to the only working fishing fleet on the coast, it is famous for producing salted anchovies and their by-product ‘colatura’ [anchovy sauce]. You can try this salty condiment at one of several good restaurants; our favourite is Acquapazza, near the quayside. The best things to do on the Amalfi Coast | Condé Nast Traveler
02252024 The Phlegraean Fields is a volcanic system, with several centres situated within a depressed area called a caldera. To get a better understanding of volcanic activity in the Campi Flegrei region, volcanologists from the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology use drones. They're equipped with thermal monitoring devices to study surface temperatures around the fumaroles. These operations are conducted exclusively at night. Something very strange is happening to Italy’s underground volcanoes | BBC Science Focus Magazine
02262024 Take your Italian getaway to the next level with a stay at one of these top hotels in Naples. The accommodation is equally wide-ranging, so choose to stay in a Liberty-style villa, a modern five-star seafront hotel or a converted palazzo and, if you can afford it, get a room with those incredible views over the Bay of Naples and smouldering Vesuvius. Here are our picks of the best hotels in Naples. The 10 best hotels in Naples, for a wild escape | TimeOut
02272024 But the view from our rental apartment's patio was world-class. By design, we based in Ischia Ponte, which seemed the most 'village-like' location on that island. Not only that, but it had easy access to restaurants, buses, beaches, ATMs, groceries, pharmacy and more. During our 9-day stay, we made it to all corners of Ischia: Forio, S. Angelo, Lacco Ameno, Casamicciola, Porto, Mortella Gardens plus *Procida. Spas abound but many were closed til April or later. Trip Report Beyond Capri: an Ischia TR | Fodors Travel Guide
02282024 How do you capture beauty with paint? In the 19th century, artists and writers visited South Italy, seeking beauty. A weeklong artist workshop hosted by the renowned illustrator Jenny Kroik herself. Set against the backdrop of Paestum, a destination revered since the 18th-century Grand Tour. In the picturesque and untouched corner of Italy, participants will be inspired to seek beauty and translate it into their art. Jenny Kroik's Grand Tour | Feast Travel
02292024 A hilltop village of a few thousand inhabitants, Praiano is a true microcosm of southern Italian life. On a ceramic-tiled piazza outside its cathedral children play football as grandfathers watch on. It's the perfect place to whip out an old journal, smell the scent of lemons wafting from the town's many orchards (which bloom in the early spring), and tuck into many of the Amalfi Coast's delicacies, all washed down with a glass of limoncello at the end. Off-season travel: 5 best italian villages to visit in spring | Euronews

Thursday, February 29, 2024

LEMON GROVES, SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI AND LIMONCELLO A hilltop village of a few thousand inhabitants, Praiano is a true microcosm of southern Italian life. On a ceramic-tiled piazza outside its cathedral children play football as grandfathers watch on. It's the perfect place to whip out an old journal, smell the scent of lemons wafting from the town's many orchards (which bloom in the early spring), and tuck into many of the Amalfi Coast's delicacies, all washed down with a glass of limoncello at the end. Off-season travel: 5 best italian villages to visit in spring | Euronews



Wednesday, February 28, 2024

"WE'LL EXPLORE THE CILENTO" How do you capture beauty with paint? In the 19th century, artists and writers visited South Italy, seeking beauty. A weeklong artist workshop hosted by the renowned illustrator Jenny Kroik herself. Set against the backdrop of Paestum, a destination revered since the 18th-century Grand Tour. In the picturesque and untouched corner of Italy, participants will be inspired to seek beauty and translate it into their art. Jenny Kroik's Grand Tour | Feast Travel



Tuesday, February 27, 2024

'BEATIFUL' IS A TIRED WORD But the view from our rental apartment's patio was world-class. By design, we based in Ischia Ponte, which seemed the most 'village-like' location on that island. Not only that, but it had easy access to restaurants, buses, beaches, ATMs, groceries, pharmacy and more. During our 9-day stay, we made it to all corners of Ischia: Forio, S. Angelo, Lacco Ameno, Casamicciola, Porto, Mortella Gardens plus *Procida. Spas abound but many were closed til April or later. Trip Report Beyond Capri: an Ischia TR | Fodors Travel Guide


Monday, February 26, 2024

PLANNING YOUR VACATION IN CAMPANIA? Take your Italian getaway to the next level with a stay at one of these top hotels in Naples. The accommodation is equally wide-ranging, so choose to stay in a Liberty-style villa, a modern five-star seafront hotel or a converted palazzo and, if you can afford it, get a room with those incredible views over the Bay of Naples and smouldering Vesuvius. Here are our picks of the best hotels in Naples. The 10 best hotels in Naples, for a wild escape | TimeOut



Sunday, February 25, 2024

A THERMAL MONITORING MISSION IN THE PISCIARELLI FUMAROLE AREA The Phlegraean Fields is a volcanic system, with several centres situated within a depressed area called a caldera. To get a better understanding of volcanic activity in the Campi Flegrei region, volcanologists from the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology use drones. They're equipped with thermal monitoring devices to study surface temperatures around the fumaroles. These operations are conducted exclusively at night. Something very strange is happening to Italy’s underground volcanoes | BBC Science Focus Magazine



Saturday, February 24, 2024

ENJOY A FISHY FEAST IN CETARA 22 reasons why you should visit the Amalfi Coast right now! Don't miss the weathered old fishing village of Cetara. Home to the only working fishing fleet on the coast, it is famous for producing salted anchovies and their by-product ‘colatura’ [anchovy sauce]. You can try this salty condiment at one of several good restaurants; our favourite is Acquapazza, near the quayside. The best things to do on the Amalfi Coast | Condé Nast Traveler



Friday, February 23, 2024

2024 ALFA ROMEO TONALE PHEV: SETTING THE TONE FOR ELECTRIFICATION AT ALFA ROMEO The all-new small SUV packs tech, plug-in hybrid power, and a dash of Italian verve. Alfa Romeo builds the Tonale in Sprint, Ti, and Veloce trim levels. Base price ranges from the mid-$40,000s to the low $50,000s, including the destination charge to ship the SUV from Alfa's Pomigliano, Italy, factory to your local dealership. 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review and Test Drive | Capital One



Thursday, February 22, 2024

NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM THREE U.S. CITIES TO NAPLES (NAP) There's one destination that's more iconic for summer in Europe: Italy's Amalfi Coast. Why Fly To Naples? Naples is much closer to the Amalfi Coast than Rome. Delta Air Lines will fly from New York (JFK), United Airlines from Newark (EWR), and for the first time American Airlines. The airline will offer daily nonstop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Naples (NAP). Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To This Popular Italian Destination This Summer | Travel Off Path