WHERE TO STAY AND WHAT TO DO IN AMALFI "Our kids loved being at the beach so much." The centuries-old towns of southern Italy have all the makings for an epic playground, from hidden seaside caves to winding hilltop streets. That’s what photographer and his wife, an art director and stylist, found when they decided to point their compass to the iconic area. At Agricola Fore Porta in Amalfi you can hike through lemon groves and waterfalls, then enjoy a homemade meal outside. Five Family Members, Two Italian Coasts—Here’s How They Navigated a Cross-Country Trip | Domino

THE APPOINTMENT THAT OPENS THE SAILING EVENTS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN The Fiorentino family is delighted to announce the 68th edition of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. Starting from Naples, 150 miles round the islands of Ponza and Li Galli with arrival in Sorrento. The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria with its spectacular views over the Bay of Naples will be the ideal spot to enjoy the event and host yacht owners, sponsors and guests. The Tre Golfi Sailing Week is the perfect combination of inshore and offshore racing, with easy logistics, breathtaking views, and many social events to entertain the teams when not racing. Rolex Sailing Week | May 12 - 21 2023 | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

SECURITY ALERT: S.S.C. NAPOLI'S POTENTIAL VICTORY ("SCUDETTO") Location: Naples Citywide. Event: Large celebrations city-wide are expected in late April-early May when the S.S.C. Napoli soccer club mathematically clinches the Serie A championship. A second, formal celebration at the conclusion of the soccer season in early June is also expected. Spontaneous celebrations could last multiple days and there will be a corresponding increase in large, public gatherings, heavy traffic or road closures, significant use fireworks, and alcohol consumption throughout the city. Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Naples, Italy- April 27, 2023 | U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy

"NEL BLU DIPINTO DI BLU" THE EQUALIZER 3 TRAILER MUSIC For the set of The Equalizer 3 a gem less known to most was chosen, the very small Atrani. The latter is located immediately after Amalfi and is characterized by perched houses, typical of the area, and a small beach full of fishing boats. In addition to Atrani, filming also concentrated in the more spacious Minori and Maiori. The presence of such a stellar cast on the Amalfi Coast was the icing on the cake at the end of an already great season. The characters of the film was spotted several times as he wandered around the streets; Denzel Washington went to numerous shops to get ice cream or pizza and he enjoyed relaxing boat rides on the clear waters. Denzel Washington in the Amalfi Coast for The Equalizer 3 | Positano Boats

NO DOUBT YOU'LL WANT TO KEEP THIS ITALIAN COASTLINE SECRET Just two hours from Naples lies the Cilento Coast in the Campania region. Here, you’ll find beaches and caves at the base of towering cliffs, vividly-coloured seas and picturesque hilltop towns. Ruins of Paestum and Velia and the Certosa di Padula have been UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1998. Ernest Hemingway stayed in the hamlet Acciaroli in the early 1950s, and, incredibly, about 10% of its residents today are centenarians. 5 Amalfi Coast Alternatives Because We’re Not All Made of Money | The Latch

NAPOLI HASN'T WON THE SERIE A TITLE YET, BUT NAPLES IS ALREADY IN PARTY MODE Before Gaetano Manfredi was elected mayor of Naples, he was a university professor specializing in seismic engineering. As Manfredi rose up to become chancellor of the University of Naples Federico II, a study was commissioned to measure the impact of fans celebrating goals scored by the Napoli soccer club inside the 'Maradona'. “The engineering department building is near the stadium and there’s a seismograph there that whenever Napoli scored would record enough shaking that it nearly registered as an earthquake,” mayor told in a recent interview. Mayor: Napoli title will set off ‘big earthquake of joy’ | The Associated Press

LET YOU EXPERIENCE THE SAN MARZANO TOMATO FARM-TO-TABLE PROCESS Chef Elle Simone's trip to the Campania region in Italy, where San Marzano tomatoes grow in the Sarnese-Nocerino district. She learns about the San Marzano tomato from cultivation to cooking. Renowned for blooming in the most ideal conditions, including mineral-rich volcanic soil, ample water sources, and consistent relative humidity, San Marzano tomatoes take an elongated plum shape, and are colored a vibrant red. During her excursion, she learned the special harvesting process on San Marzano tomatoes, and the rigorous processing of them to maintain the DOP label, which is a premium stamp of approval by Italy’s agricultural department. Chef Elle Simone discovers that the soul of San Marzano, Italy is in a tomato | Ark Republic

A ROOFTOP BAR WHERE THE GAZE SWEEP FROM THE GULF TO VESUVIUS The Britannique Naples, Curio Collection by Hilton is a ten-minute walk from the Via dei Mille shopping district. Accommodations are spacious with contemporary furnishings and most feature views. I selected the comfortable king junior suite measuring 20 sq metres and then made my way to the hotel’s rooftop Niq Bar, ordered a cool cocktail and admired the panoramic view across the Gulf of Naples to Mount Vesuvius. I raised my glass and made a toast to this wonderful city, full of surprises. Treat yourself and visit bellissima Napoli, you won’t be disappointed. How To Spend 48 Hours In Historic Naples | LLM - Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

VENERE. OPEN TO FARAGLIONI Capri (Italy) - Sandro Botticelli's Venus has been brought to life by AI for a new marketing campaign. The love goddess is now Italy's hottest virtual influencer, and can be seen riding a bike, taking selfies, and eating pizza. The campaign is a collaboration between Italy's tourism ministry and the national tourism agency. It will be featured on social media, with an animated Venus winking at her followers under the Instagram handle @venereitalia23. Venus is re-imagined as a virtual influencer with hopes that she'll catch the eye of perspective tourists. AI brings Sandro Botticelli's Venus to become Italy's new tourism ambassador | LOCAL 12

THE ETRUSCANS PLANTED VITE MARITATA VINES ACROSS ITALY DOWN TO WESTERN CAMPANIA A millennia-old vine growing tradition involving tall grapevines. The trellising practice is called vite maritata, or vine married to a tree. “They used it to maximize yields and to gain surface space in between rows to plant other cultures,” explains Nicola Numeroso, owner of I Borboni, a pioneer of modern vite maritata vine growing in an area [Aversa], located between Naples and Caserta. It was still widely practiced in Campania as late as the 1980s. Vite Maritata, an Ancient Vine-Growing Technique, Makes a Comeback | Wine Enthusiast

ARCHAEOLOGISTS IDENTIFY A SUBMERGED TEMPLE OF THE NABATAEANS IN POZZUOLI Two marble altars from the Roman period. At the time, Pozzuoli, known as Puteoli in antiquity, was the main hub for goods exported from Campania. The Nabataeans - an Arab people whose territory at its apex in the 1st century B.C. stretched from the Euphrates to the Red Sea -established a base at Puteoli and constructed a shrine dedicated to the tutelary god, Dusares. Local volcanic bradyseismic activity raised and lowered the geology on the Phlegrean Peninsula that resulted in parts of Puteoli being submerged. Underwater Nabataean temple discovered in major archaeological find in Italy| The Art Newspaper

MAÎTRE ELLENA POSSES AN UNCANNY ABILITY TO CAPTURE TERRAIN AND EVOKE A SPECIFIC LOCUS Let us follow the blue lizard, look at the sights of Capri and smell the marvelous scents that accompany them: Italian citrus and garden herbs! I can write myself about fresh lemon leaves and cypress needles rubbed between my fingers and about the fresh Mediterranean wind filled with the aromas of citrus groves and myrtle. The first minutes of Cetrella are simply impossible to describe — an explosion of tenderness, bright sunshine and coolness, clean iodine sea air. A transparent watercolor by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, in a nutshell. Lucertolablu: Best Sights of the Island of Capri | Fragrantica

"WE ARE NAPOLI. PRESIDENT AND FANS UNITED FOR VICTORY!" Before Champions League second-leg tie in Naples. “Our players deserve the support for everything they have done this year,” said Luciano Spalletti. “If we win this Scudetto we will make history, we will be marked onto the walls of this city, we will all become Maradona.” Not even Diego Armando Maradona ever lifted Napoli to a Champions League quarter-final, so the Partenopei are already in uncharted territory. They hope Osimhen and a stadium that rediscovered its voice can carry them further still. Napoli bank on Osimhen and uneasy fan truce to keep double dream alive | The Guardian

A LUXE CAPRI HOTEL DESIGNED BY AN AD100 DESIGNER Francis Sultana’s debut hotel is this luxurious member of the Oetker Collection, which will surely be the most buzzed-about hotel in Capri when it opens. Built in 1822 as the island’s first hotel, it will shine again, with contemporary-meets-classic interiors inspired by Capri’s 1950s Dolce Vita heyday and artful touches, like frescoes by Roberto Ruspoli and tapestries by Allegra Hicks. Expect 50 rooms and suites, a rooftop restaurant and bar, pool deck, spa, and beach club. The 20 Best New Design Hotels Opening Around World in 2023 | Architectural Digest

THE COLONIES DON'T JUST LIMITED THEMSELVES TO COPYNG THE WORKS OF THE MOTHERLAND A stone pedestal with steps, coloured terracotta roof decorations with lion-shaped dripstones, an extraordinary gorgon and a moving depiction of Aphrodite. Then there are seven bull heads, an altar with groves in the stones to collect sacrifice liquids and hundreds of ex votos, with votive offerings with images of Eros riding a dolphin in the way of Poseidon, the god who gave his name to the city, standing out. Tiziana D'Angelo, the Director of the Paestum archaeological site, told that the dig was set to "change the recorded history of ancient Poseidonia". Eros, dolphins feature in new discoveries at Paestum's 'little temple' | ANSA

AND THE "UNKNOWN" OBJECT THAT WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY: A BIDET The 47,000-square-metre Royal Palace of Caserta is the world’s largest palace and a high point of Western architecture and civilisation. It boasts 1,200 rooms, 1,742 windows, 41 kilometres of aqueducts, and 120 hectares of Italian and English gardens with thousands of trees from around the world. All amid scores of fountains, pools, waterways, fish ponds and streams with Masonic and pagan overtones. It was decorated by Luigi Vanvitelli, a fanciful Neapolitan architect of Dutch origins. Italian Journey: When Christ stopped in Caserta and Pompeii | Domus

 "CHANGED MY SHIRT TO WATCH NAPOLI." AND YOU? Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has vowed to "leave the bench and go home" if fans fail to back his team in next week's return leg against Milan. "The boys are sensitive to what happens around them at the Maradona." Napoli will continue their procession towards a historic league title this weekend but with a 16-point lead can afford to focus their minds on turning round the Champions League tie on Tuesday night, in front of what Spalletti hopes will be a rocking Stadium. The Partenopei will also hope to Osimhen back in their ranks. Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti threatens to ‘leave the bench and GO HOME’ if fans don’t back team for Milan return leg | GOAL

RAFFAELE TROISI, TRAERTE (VADIAPERTI), ONE OF THE LEADING PRODUCERS OF CODA DI VOLPE Grown in Irpinia, an inland territory of the Campania region, Coda di Volpe - literally “tail of the fox,” named for the shape of the clusters, is sometimes used as a blending grape, but on its own, it is an excellent white wine. At its best, Coda di Volpe is medium-full and dry white, typically unoaked, that has melon, apple and pear flavors along with notes of white flowers. There is very good acidity in most years, and the wines offer notable complexity and a delicate touch of minerality and spice in the finish. Appreciating Some Of Italy’s Lesser Known Varietals And Grapes | Forbes

A NEW PERMANENT WORK THAT PAY HOMAGE TO NAPLES' PAST The coral, once again plays a central role, drawing on the local tradition of crafting with the precious element and elevating its use in contemporary art. The church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco is renowned for its exquisite Baroque architecture. The sculpture, Number 85 (with angel wings) accentuates the mystical-sacral atmosphere of the church's surroundings. Reducing souls' stay in purgatory found fertile ground in Naples. This practice also served to unite the living and the dead. Jan Fabre's coral sculptures in Naples are an exploration of Neapolitan tradition | STIR

MADE IN STABIA SHIP GOES OVERSEAS TO PROMOTE 'MADE IN ITALY' Italy is to send the Amerigo Vespucci tall ship on a two-year world tour to promote Italian food, wine, culture and design. Announcing the news at the Vinitaly wine fair, the nation's defence minister Guido Crosetto said the fully rigged Italian navy ship would set sail on 1 July and would showcase Made in Italy excellence at every port. Dubbed "the most beautiful ship in the world", the Amerigo Vespucci navy training vessel was built in Castellamare di Stabia, Naples, in 1930. Italian tall ship Amerigo Vespucci to set sail on Made in Italy world tour | Wanted in Rome

CORRESPONDENT TRAVELS TO POMPEII, ITALY, TO LEARN ABOUT ARCHAELOGISTS' NEW DISCOVERIES In what is now southern Italy, Pompeii was a bustling metropolis, until an eruption from the mighty volcano Vesuvius. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, showed Seth Doane the opulent House of the Vetti in January, after a 20-year restoration. "It's like a puzzle," he replied. "Every piece is important." The House of the Vetti show the little details of life (such as glasses and plates). Pompeii has been imagined in art, and fictionalized on film. But its amphitheaters, gardens, and daily objects feel familiar. Actor Eva Longoria and the ruins of Pompeii, Italy | Here Comes the Sun - CBS News

CASATIELLO IS A DIVINE EASTER BREAD Originated in the region of Campania, Naples but is now eaten throughout Italy. It is typically made with a mixture of flour, water, lard and yeast and is usually filled with ham, salami and cheese. The cheese usually used is smoked scarmoza, provolone, pecorino and parmesan. The name is said to come from the Neapolitan word caso which means cheese. Bakers usually start the casatiello on Good Friday and then leave it to rise overnight and then baked the following day and then eat it at room temperature. Often on Easter Monday slices are packed up to take on drives or picnics. Casatiello: The Perfect Easter Bread for Cheese Lovers | Lorraine Elliott

A QUALITY WINE, THE FRUIT OF METICULOUS WINEGROWING AND WINEMAKING PRACTICES The wines offered a taste of Italian wine's variety and quality, from Campanian whites to Super Tuscan reds. Ten producers from across Italy were pouring for the first time. Among them were Campania's Colli di Lapio, whose Carmela Cieri poured the winery's Fiano di Avellino 2020. "Bello bello, I am so proud," she said. "I didn't expect all of this—so many people so interested in what we are doing." Italian Wine Sings at the 12th OperaWine | Wine Spectator

AN IDEAL OPTION FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS TO THE ITALIAN ISLAND OF CAPRI The charming one-building boutique hotel is a welcoming, independently-owned property. Hotel La Tosca Capri offering immaculate, comfortable rooms in a converted island home featuring vaulted ceilings, arches and whitewashed walls. The bright interior matched with tiled flooring feels relaxing and refreshing. The understated decor, accompanied by comfortable beds and subtle touches like florals, fits naturally into the Italian island’s landscape and atmosphere. This Dreamy Capri Boutique Hotel Boasts Breathtaking Faraglioni Views | Hotels Above Par

INSPIRED BY JLO'S SUMMERS IN CAPRI AND THE ITALIAN COAST Capri, Italy - Jennifer Lopez bottled up everything she loves and created a new cocktail brand. The three, ready-to-drink spritzes, each contain a different spirit. The name of the brand is one super fans may recognize — "Lola" is her nickname among close friends. Lopez, who shot the Delola campaign in Italy, wanted to encompass the essence of her travels there. Jennifer Lopez Launches Lower-Calorie Alcohol Line Named After Her 'Carefree, Fun Side' (Exclusive) | People

THE QUICKEST ROUTE TO POMPEII IS ESPECTED TO OPEN EARLY NEXT YEAR Italy plans to open a high-speed rail connection, in a bid to ramp up tourism to the archaeological site and other locations. The hub will form a new stop on the existing high-speed train line connecting Rome to Naples and Salerno, allowing visitors to reach Pompeii directly from the Italian capital and Rome’s Fiumicino Airport. The hub will also connect visitors to the Villa Dei Misteri stop of the Circumvesuviana railway network, which runs trains to archaeological sites Ercolano, Oplontis and Stabiae. Italy plans high-speed train between Pompeii and Rome to increase tourism to heritage sites | The Art Newspaper

THE PERFECT HEAD-TO-TO LOOK FOR EACH CITY AND OUTING ON THE AMALFI COAST My complete itinerary: I wanted to be practical with what to pack and kept it simple, the perfect item to wear for any occasion...even if you are exploring the Pompeii ruins. I always had a denim jacket or a cashmere wrap handy, especially when there is unpredictable weather or if you higher up in the mountains of Ravello. If you've been to the Amalfi or planning a trip there, tell me. All 11 looks can be shopped and the destinations explored. Wanderlust Series: Amalfi Coast | J. Cathel

THE AZZURRI HANDLE MUCH MORE BUSINESS THAN THE ROSSONERI The Campania club are close to break-even, while the Rossoneri have accumulated aggregate losses. Milan are aiming for a diversification of revenues and, with the current president Cardinale, are strongly focused on the project of a new stadium. Napoli have been owned by Aurelio De Laurentiis for 20 years with a very streamlined chain of command and they have put the economic-financial sustainability of the squad first, but have not showed the same activism on the infrastructure front and on brand development, particularly abroad. GdS: De Laurentiis vs. RedBird – the philosophies of Napoli and Milan compared | sempremilan.com

FILM RIGHTS TO A BEACH READ BASED ON ITALIAN SUMMER DESTINATION To Rebecca Serle’s novel sold to the movie production company Paramount Pictures. “One Italian Summer” follows Katy, a young woman reeling from the recent loss of her mom and best friend Carol. Katy embarks on the trip of a lifetime, meant to be spent as mother and daughter, over two weeks in Positano. Buoyed by the stunning waters, beautiful cliff sides, delightful residents and delectable food, Katy feels herself coming back to life. Paramount Pictures Lands Rebecca Serle Bestseller ‘One Italian Summer’ | Variety

FEMALE COLLECTIVE WHO LEARNED A TRADE In one of the most challenged suburbs of Naples, a popular initiative uses women’s emancipation, art and culture, pedagogy, good food and social capital as main ingredients for a recipe for cultural development and social recovery. All the shack activities have moved and have grown into Chikù, an alternative restaurant and meeting place in the heart of Scampia. The first Italian-Romani restaurant in the country: in front of an excellent dinner, prejudice begins to break down, and people get closer to one another more easily. Chikù: A Romani-Italian restaurant in Naples run by women | Cooperative City

MARCH 2023

SURPRISE! WHERE THE MUSIC IS COMING FROM 

03012023 Caserta, Italy - Carlo of Borbone plan was to build a royal palace, commissioned to one of the greatest architects of the time: Luigi Vanvitelli. Now imagine the situation: the King of Naples and his guests are walking up the Scalone, on the Grand Staircase, and all of a sudden music starts to play. Because the musicians are on top of the false ceiling - the elliptical vault - and guests cannot see them from here. Reggia di Caserta (Royal Palace of Caserta) | Live Virtual Guide

03022023 The Ercolano family, for the past four generations, has been carrying on the centuries-old tradition of hospitality, welcoming the Sorrentines in their daily lives and the thousands of foreigners who return every year to the shadow of the clock! Revisited over time in several versions, today it attracts thousands of tourists who want to enjoy the lively life of the italian piazza, from a comfortable observatory, with a privileged view of the living room in movement in the center of Sorrento. The cult of hospitality resumes today at the Ercolano Kiosk | Holiday Coast
03032023 From March 9 to June 25, 2023, the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples is hosting the exhibition Gli Spagnoli a Napoli. One of the most fruitful and least known moments of Neapolitan artistic civilization, with the passage of the Kingdom of Naples under the rule of the Spanish Crown. The Spaniards became the protagonists of the exceptional artistic season in early 16th-century Naples, sustained by the patronage of religious orders and the aristocracy, financing works of ambitious magnificence. Capodimonte, an exhibition on the Spanish in Naples during the Renaissance. And after 400 years, Raphael returns | Finestre sull'Arte
03042023 Monks near the village of Cetara on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, tasked with preserving the local catch of anchovies, discovered the pleasures of the amber liquid exuded by the fish as it aged. The villagers made “anchovy drippings” in old wine barrels in their cellars and gave small bottles to their neighbors for Christmas. Only in recent decades has colatura reached a broader audience. This 15-Minute Pasta Will Make You Feel Like an Italian Millionaire | The New York Times
03052023 Every summer, beach destinations enjoy great popularity. But with this fame comes high prices and massive crowds. Ischia is one of Italy’s most underappreciated locations. This island, located in the Bay of Naples, is not far from the popular islands of Capri and the Amalfi Coast. Yet, it is less expensive and less busy, and there is much to do! 6 Underrated European Beach Towns To Visit In 2023 | Traveling Lifestyle
03062023 The story follows the lives of two women, Elena Greco and Raffaella Cerullo, starting with their childhood in a poor neighborhood near Napoli. It describes not only the challenges they face to make a life for themselves but how some seemingly minor decisions change their life’s trajectory. They are an important description of life in Italy in the latter half of the 20th century: so powerful and so important to Italians and Italian Americans. Book Review: The Neapolitan Quartet | La Gazzetta Italiana
03072023 From art to cuisine, an exploration into what makes Italy so magical. In her debut memoir and cookbook, Susan Gravely celebrates 40 years as Founder and Creative Director of VIETRI. "With gratitude for my Italian friends who have welcomed me into their lives, their homes, and to their tables for good food, fine wine, and cherished companionship." Italy on a Plate: Travels, Memories, Menus by Susan Gravely | Goodreads
03082023 Bestselling author Rebecca Serle covers her playful approach to what’s possible on vacation, the inextricable link between travel and fantasy, and the power of mother-daughter trips to cement lifelong memories. There is a timelessness to Italy and specifically, Positano, that is really important for the thematics of the book. "Is a great itinerary! I wrote about the places (and meals and geography) I love there." 'One Italian Summer' with Author Rebecca Serle | SmartFlyer
03092023 Le sette opere di misericordia - The Seven Works of Mercy by Caravaggio 1607. This is the painting I talk about in ‘Coming Home’ that has had such a profound impact on the psyche of the city of Napoli and their care for in need for more than 500 years. And it seems poet, musician, artist… Patti Smith must have a similar taste in art. "Australians Love Italy" - featuring Jacqueline Bawtree | Visit Italy Web Radio | Enit.it
03102023 The Amalfi Coast, one of the most mesmerising coastlines in the whole of Italy, is home to four wine areas: Costa d'Amalfi, Ravello, Furore and Tramonti. The first local producers came from ancient farming and fishing rituals and today vineyards that have DOC status spread across the whole hilly area. Grapes such as Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, Piedirosso and Aglianico are popular here. 5 places wine lovers should visit in Italy | Reader's Digest
03112023 A Wunderkammer at Li Galli, a small private archipelago formed by three small islands, purchased by the entrepreneur Giovanni Russo and his wife Nicoletta. A new form of alliance between man and nature, through the protection and enhancement of the landscape and the insertion of works of art. The design plays with different levels of outdoor space, in a sequence of terraces and outlooks. Pools carved into the rock by local craftsmen act both as reservoirs and as places for rest and meditation. An art villa between Capri and Positano | Interni Magazine
03122023 Far enough from the Piazzetta to feel removed from the crowds yet close enough to pop up for a caffé or an aperitivo, the Capri Tiberio Palace with its glamorous, Dolce Vita vibe is as fresh as ever after a recent makeover. The best of the 54 bedrooms and suites have sea-facing terraces, several of them huge. Gourmet restaurant La Terrazza Tiberio serves up locally-rooted dishes or you can opt at the 1950s inspired Jacky Bar (complete with white baby grand piano). The best hotels on Capri | Condé Nast Traveller
03132023 The first pavillion houses exhibitors from Italian regions and Campania. Handicrafts and food and wine excellences have always caught visitors’ attention, so hoteliers have indulged in: Neapolitan confectionery workshops, tasting of wine from Samnium and Irpinia. The second pavilion hosts Italian tour operators, airlines and shipping companies. Many other events are hosted by the Mostra d’Oltremare at year intervals. The famous exhibition Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples | dooid Magazine
03142023 La Dolce Vita: With just four suites, this luxury hotel set on a cliff on the Italian island of Ischia might give even The White Lotus a run for its money. A renovated lighthouse, Faro Punta Imperatore is offering the nominees—and seven of their closest friends—a complimentary three-night stay at the property just off the coast of Naples. Adventures include a yacht trip, road trips, or drinks with toast-worthy ocean views from the property’s rooftop bar. Inside The $126,000 Oscars Gift Bags: From An Italian Getaway To Plastic Surgery | Forbes
03152023 Maria Teresa de Filippis was born in Naples in 1926 and decided to enter the world of motor racing almost as a challenge. In 1948 she participated in her first real race: at only 22 years old she won the 10 km Salerno-Cava de 'Tirreni; in the following year she triumphed in several competitions. In 1958 behind the wheel of a private Maserati 250F, Maria Teresa made her debut in the GP of Syracuse and then competed in her first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix in Belgium. Maserati On Track with Women Maria Teresa De Filippis History of Audacity | Maserati
03162023 Ursula Ferrigno’s cookbook has a simple proposition – to share the food of the ‘divine coast’ of Italy’s Amalfi in chapters beautifully realised by an author who was born and has lived in the landscapes she writes about. The food of the Amalfi Coast is well loved, but expect delightful takes on the familiar – green chicory ravioli is one of many I want to try. The best cookbooks of 2023 so far | Delicious Magazine
03172023 The phrase vide Napule e po’ muore (“see Naples and die”) is as true as ever with the iconic city finally enjoying a reputation that matches its golden-age past. The reinstatement of seasonal direct flights from Newark, N.J., to Naples, and a new direct high-speed rail service from Rome’s Fiumicino airport to Naples, via FrecciaRossa, make Naples not just a part of the journey; it is the destination. Naples, Italy: World's Greatest Places 2023 | TIME
03182023 "I was visiting La Sibilla, a winery named after the homonymous oracle who was believed to reside just a few miles away. The estate lies in the Procida promontory where the Campi Flegrei appellation shines for its personality due to old, ungrafted vines on volcanic soils facing the sea. Even the faint Falanghina (to call a spade a spade, in comparison with Fiano and Greco), emerges here with quality thanks to tart citrus fruit, vibrancy and chalky minerality." Campania wines in 2023: 30 wines to try | Decanter
03192023 What’s your favorite hotel? "In Italy, in Capri, it’s Punta Tragara. It’s an amazing hotel; it was realized by Le Corbusier. It’s a place that takes your breath away with wonder. The owner is a friend of mine." Art Collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Buying a Private Island, Costume Jewelry and Making Her Own Rosé | Robb Report
03202023 The eruption of Mount Vesuvius carbonised hundreds of ancient scrolls in the library of an enormous luxury villa at Herculaneum. Now, researchers are launching a global contest to read the charred papyri after demonstrating that an artificial intelligence programme can extract letters and symbols from high-resolution X-ray images of the fragile, unrolled documents. Contest launched to decipher Herculaneum scrolls using 3D X-ray software | The Guardian
03212023 Not just an exhibition of Enrico Caruso memorabilia, but a true room of wonders, with 3D animations and multimedia platforms, music and film stations and installations, a kaleidoscope of effects. At the Royal Palace of Naples it's scheduled to open in the year marking the 150th anniversary of the famous tenor’s birth, in the presence of authorities representative of Caruso’s strong ties with the US, such as the mayor of New York and the director of the Metropolitan Opera House. The first national museum dedicated to Enrico Caruso will open in Naples | Finestre sull'Arte
03222023 The well-known Isaia men's clothing brand produces sartorial apparel of extraordinary manufacture, symbol of the Made in Italy excellence. Remaining faithful the sartorial tradition of Naples ISAIA keeps investing in the modern technologies of tissue production - inventing new blends, which make ISAIA's jackets more long-lasting and provide the top level of comfort. ISAIA SS23 "La Vacanza Infinita" - O' Miliardario |  YouTube
03232023 England face Italy in a European Championship qualifier in Naples. It promises to be a febrile atmosphere at the Stadium Diego Armando Maradona. Perhaps this match against Italy in this cauldron on the southern edge of the city will be the start of his last adventure as England manager.The Azzurri will prove stern opponents for England in their first match since the World Cup. Fire and fury will be all around England in Naples and they must douse the flames and avoid defeat - or pressure will be piled on Gareth Southgate's shoulders again | Daily Mail
03242023 Live la dolce vita at the most stylish hotels on the Amalfi Coast. If you’re planning a trip to this most romantic part of (already pretty starry-eyed) Italy, from an old monastery in a sleepy fishing village just outside of Positano to a remastered medieval palace in Ravello. There are secret coves to locate for swims in their turquoise waters, Med-facing terraces for long, lazy lunches of spaghetti frutti di mare, and boats to whisk you over to Capri or Ischia. The Most Glamorous Amalfi Coast Hotels (And There Are A Few Of Them) | ELLE
03252023 Also known as Per e Palummo, Piedirosso is grown throughout Campania, including on Ischia island. Campi Flegrei wines (Phlegraean Fields is one giant smoldering super-volcano, with dozens of craters spread over about 80 square miles) can be hard to track down outside Italy but can be worth the effort. Some of my favorite Piedirossos from the zone are a pair of intense riservas by Cantine del Mare. All vineyards - the most dramatic of which are just above the Mediterranean coast in volcanic pebbles and sand - are planted ungrafted, or without phylloxera-resistant rootstock. Naples’ Volcanic Wines | Wine Spectator
03262023 Our new favorite Italian finger food is frittata di scammaro, a crunchy, garlicky fried spaghetti dish from Naples. Scammaro (SCA-ma-ro) is the anti-frittata frittata: crispy, crackly, and conspicuously eggless. A pan-fried pasta dish studded with anchovies, olives, capers, raisins, and pine nuts. It’s so crisp - and deep golden brown - you can slice it into wedges and eat it out of hand, as Neapolitans often do. Eggless Pasta Frittata with Anchovies, Raisins, and Pine Nuts | Saveur
03272023 With its nearly 15-foot-high frescoed ceilings, collection of paintings and bronze statues that span centuries and well-traveled owner, Giorgia D’Apuzzo’s flat is architect Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva’s knowing tribute to the Grand Tour. "Travelers came to Naples, taking inspiration from places like Pompeii and spreading it through Europe. The art world is a significant part of the city. Here, we’ve put great contemporary artists and ancient paintings, so the space continues to live, updating itself.” This 19th-Century Naples Apartment Fuses Old-World Character With Modern Charm. Here’s a Look Inside. | Robb Report
03282023 Ischia, Italy - Searching for a truly unique stay? Villa Ravino has the biggest succulent garden in Europe, and also offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight in this verdant oasis. Established in the 1960s by Peppino D’Ambra, the property exudes Bali vibes from every leafy corner—and is a perfect place to explore with children. We suggest after strolling through their park, stopping at their bar for an infamous ‘Cactus Cocktail.’ And their Ravino Ecolodge even welcomes visitors in the cooler winter, as well as remote workers in need of wifi and desk space–all year round. The Best Hotels In Ischia | The Italy Edit
03292023 For years the beauteous little volcanic island of Ischia managed to evade the spotlight. With countless wellness spas, natural thermal pools, smart hotels, lush vineyards and surreal gardens, Ischia is near the perfect chill antidote to the glitzy pull of Amalfitana. Here are the best things to do, from eats to hikes and all the bubbling hot springs in between. Ischia: Italy's island with the best beaches | Condé Nast Traveller
03302023 Sorrento is confirmed as the heart of the event: in fact, from here, on Friday, March 31, the “on the road” day will start, taking the participating cars to discover first the Royal Palace of Caserta and then the Amalfi Coast, offering the beauty of the view of high cliffs. Sorrento, the heart of the event and departure and arrival point on race days. Built on the cliff that separates it from the characteristic harbor, its historic center is a maze of narrow streets bustling with cafés, shops and typical artisans. Historical cars on the roads of Sorrento | 1000 Miglia
03312023 Jennifer Lopez officially takes her place as Intimissmi's global ambassador with the launch of the lingerie brand's spring 2023 campaign. In a press release, the Italian intimates company says they chose to work with Lopez because she embodies women empowerment and "modern sexiness." The shoot inspiration? A dreamy Italian summer evoked through bold colors that represent Positano. Lopez commented on her partnership in the release, stating: "I love Italy - the people, the fashion, the culture, the food and the storied history." J Lo Shows Off Her Ben Affleck Tattoo in a Flame-Colored Bra | POPSUGAR