Italy: 6 Ways to Spend the Night
Farmstays, villa rentals, mountain refuges. Six ways to immerse yourself in the real Italy.
Farmstays, villa rentals, mountain refuges. Six ways to immerse yourself in the real Italy.

Explore the rich history of Russia's largest city with this package, which includes a stay at a central hotel by two metro stations and a 15-minute walk from the Kremlin.

The south of France is Cézanne country, but this summer it's all about Picasso. His château is open through September, and you'll see his work everywhere—even in a rock quarry.
The capital is abuzz, with a resurgent art scene fed by a worldly, diverse population. Architect and art dealer Rabih Hage reveals London's best new design discoveries.
The first in our new series of travel videos: Editor Kate Appleton shows the rituals of caffeinating properly in Rome. (One tip: Pay before you order.)
Just a two-hour detour from Paris, the Loire was once a playground to Renaissance royals. Now its vaunted châteaux are attracting enterprising young couples and artists who have remade them into captivating—and surprisingly affordable—inns.
Longing for the beach? Need a city fix? Prefer the countryside? Istria has something for everyone. But hurry: Come 2010, the area plans to switch to the euro. The beauty will still be there, but we're not so sure about the bargains.
Here's a snapshot of Portugal's defining experiences: beaches, cities, and food and wine. Get a sense of which ones fit your travel style and your budget.
Tuscany has no shortage of authentic restaurants. But the best? We turned to local villa owners, who would only leave their own kitchens for just the right spot.
The public M29 bus travels four miles from an artsy eastern neighborhood to the well-to-do heart of former West Berlin. Hop off at the landmarks below for a dose of the city's history, architecture, and sweets.
Faced with too many visitors, the city of Paris asked its citizens to open their homes as B&Bs. It doesn't get more authentique than that.