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Spectacular and unexpected Italian gems for an escape away from the crowds

Often considered one of Italy’s most memorable dishes, beloved pizza is an ultimate comfort food and has become an ever-growing obsession around the world.

The actor and his wife, landscape designer Catherine FitzGerald, create a vibrant family dwelling full of meaningful possessions and soulful decor

Recently opened lodgings offer stylish rooms in a beachside enclave better known for millionaires’ mansions or bare-bones motels.

Tips include: Let everyone pick an activity, figure out child care in advance, determine the accommodations that best suit your family.

A writer finds emotional solace on some of Norway’s scenic remote roads, which have been transformed into architectural wonders.

One of Italy’s most underrated destinations is filled with remnants of an ancient past, complemented by a host of new bars, cafes and boutiques.

How to get out of monument-checklist mode and live like a Roman, with tips from the native and transplanted designers, writers, and hoteliers who know best.

With its inventive food scene, excellent beaches and “Night of the Iguana” mystique, the city makes the perfect weekend getaway.

Find Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli, Lake Garda, Italy ratings, photos, prices, expert advice, traveler reviews and tips, and more information from Condé Nast Traveler.

Low-key pleasures in this lovely, ancient royal city include textile galleries, dozens of temples and small cafes.

Pack a map and a pair of hiking boots and book early: This four-table restaurant is worth a trek into the Italian Dolomites.

By the beach in Venice, Calif., the Rose Hotel appeals to those seeking a getaway near the ocean.

Three famous (and centuries-old) vineyards have opened newly refurbished hotel rooms.

The restaurant, in an Art Deco building just a few steps away from Ocean Drive, stands out for its unpretentious vibe.

Taking an intrepid 4-year-old to Waimea Bay, where big wave surfing was practically invented, to learn the secrets of surfing from a master.

With a top-quality restaurant attached, this inn is a charming base from which to explore the area’s verdant countryside and stone villages.

Niccolo Machiavelli, one of the great political philosophers, spent a life of both great influence and wistful exile in Tuscany

Five centuries after “The Prince” was written, visiting spots in and around Florence that track the arc of Machiavelli’s life.

Whether you’re looking for art or music, shops or nature, a cup of tea or a dram of whisky, you can find it during a weekend in this city in western Scotland.