Rome Apartment • A beautifully renovated rental apartment in a quiet neighborhood near the Vatican. Alessandra is a wonderful host. See also: www.vrbo.com/185708
Casa Sèlita • Lovely B&B in an olive grove just outside Orvieto. Selita and Ennio are your gracious hosts.
Hotel La Badia • In the mood for a splurge? This amazing 12th-century abbey below Orvieto is listed in the Historic Hotels of Europe.
Hotel Urbano V • Lovingly restored medieval palazzo in the historic quarter of Montefiascone, above beautiful Lake Bolsena.
Villa Palazzola • Beautiful old monastery with a spectacular location on the slopes of Lake Albano's crater. One of a kind.
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Italy Update
• Hard-to-find tidbits about Italy travel, featuring Nemi author Margaret Stenhouse.
Buzz in Rome • When in Rome, do as the Romans. This blog serves up fresh news and latest trends in the city. More than the famous monuments, this kind of stuff will make your stay memorable.
Steven Saylor • Immerse yourself in ancient Rome with Saylor's tales of Gordianus the Finder. Roma - a New York Times bestseller - portrays the gradual emergence of an empire. Available on Amazon.
Rosalind Burgundy • Burgundy’s three novels focus on the ancient Etruscans, although one is set in modern Tuscany. Her intent is to familiarize Americans with these intriguing people. Available on Amazon.
