Travel in county Florence

The narrow, arched room below the Medici Chapels Museum in Florence has some suspiciously virtuosic doodles on the walls.

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Globus is offering its most expansive selection of itineraries in Italy in 2025, with 33 different itineraries visiting 13 unique regions across 99 cities across several different travel styles. 

Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.

I've traveled around the world and to 15 countries in Europe, but I've yet to come across a place as special as Estonia.

Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, but beyond the well-trodden paths lies a treasure trove of lesser-known gems. From ancient mosaics to medieval towns and tranquil thermal springs, these hidden UNESCO-listed destinations offer a glimpse into Italy’s rich history, art and culture. 

Italy is peppered with villages from hilltop hamlets crowned by medieval castles to coastal resorts with fishing-boat-filled bays.

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One of the many benefits of opting for an Airbnb over a hotel is remote check-ins. The lockbox check-in has become common practice at most rental properties due to its convenience for the guest and host. It means you don’t need to fix an arrival time or make small talk after a long journey. In some cases, you never meet your host, leaving you in peace to relax on vacation. Last month, however, the landscape of short-term rentals changed in Italy due to backlash against the market by local residents and new regulations put in place by the government to verify guests’ identities. You must now meet your hosts on arrival to receive a key in person and fill out information to share with the government for bookings on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.

There has been growing discontent in European destinations around the proliferation of Airbnb properties and the disruption this brings to neighbourhoods. 

Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.

In 2022, I was working a 9-to-5 job, saving money each month, and living a fairly responsible life.

As much as I love visiting new places—and I really do love it—nothing disrupts my healthy habits quite like travel. Going on a trip often means taking a red-eye or navigating a time zone change that disturbs my sleep schedule; a change in my typical diet; and a whole lot of pre-travel stress. This doesn't mean I'm going to cut back on travel or skip the gelato when I'm in Florence, but it does mean I'm eager to find ways to make staying on top of my health easier when I travel and when I return home, too. Enter: the popular Oura Ring.

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Leaders in Florence, Italy, have unveiled a new plan to tackle problems with tourism in the Tuscan city, which has been a prime destination for leisure travelers for more than three centuries.

For travelers without TSA PreCheck, wearing shoes that easily slide on and off makes navigating airport security checkpoints a tad more efficient. Let’s face it, we’ve all been the passenger with mere minutes to make it to the gate on time, and some footwear just isn’t meant for beating the clock (hiking boots, strappy sandals, most lace-ups). Beyond efficiency, those who have their hands full—traveling with kids comes to mind—or who face mobility challenges may also appreciate this type of travel-friendly shoe.

WHY IT RATES: Air Canada has expanded its intermodal strategy to Italy, Spain, Britain and South Korea, allowing customers to book seamless rail and bus connections as part of their flight itineraries. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor

I was a very fearful child who grew to be a fearful adult. It was so hard for me to let go of that fear while raising my five kids.

Tens of thousands of people marched in various Italian cities on Saturday calling for peace in Gaza and Ukraine. 

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