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Traveling to Positano

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Margie Miklas

As I mentioned in a recent blog post I am returning to Italy this fall and of course am thrilled making travel plans and just thinking about it. My destination is Positano, and for the first time, I will stay … Continue reading →

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Lombardy: Milan and More – Guest Post

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Today I am pleased to feature a guest post by Sara Mazzucato, a copywriter from Padua, Italy. Enjoy. Lombardy mon amour: From the romantic Sforza Castle to the beautiful Lake Maggiore and its “Fornaci di Caldè” Have you ever been … Continue reading →

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Amalfi Coast – Rugged and Beautiful

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Margie Miklas

The Amalfi Coast with its rugged landscape is one of Italy’s beautiful vacation destinations. Certainly it’s a favorite of mine, as you know by now. I find myself wondering how homes, hotels and restaurants were built on these cliffs and hillsides … Continue reading →

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Plan Your Italy Trip Now!

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Margie Miklas

It’s that time when a lot of people I know are beginning to decide on travel plans for the year. Airfares to Europe have dropped and the euro is low, so this is a perfect time to make plans for … Continue reading →

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Arriving in Positano on the Amalfi Coast

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Margie Miklas

June 11, 2015 As we drove along the scenic Amalfi coast road my heart skipped a beat once we approached Positano, the città with the homes which appear to jut out from the cliffs. Choosing this beautiful seaside location as … Continue reading →

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Travel Tips for Visiting the Amalfi Coast in Italy

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Margie Miklas

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most stunning places in Italy. I could describe this stretch of coastline in so many ways: beautiful, magnificent, captivating, appealing, alluring, gorgeous, and wonderful. As you know by now, the Amalfi Coast is … Continue reading →

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Luxury in Venice at Luna Hotel Baglioni

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Margie Miklas

As many of you may or may not know, I manage the Twitter account and the blog for Italian Talks, whose parent company is Baglioni Hotels. I was privileged to spend one night as a guest in the Luna Hotel … Continue reading →

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How to Plan for a Trip to Italy

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Margie Miklas

By now you must know that I enjoy travel planning almost as much as I enjoy traveling…well, not quite. But I do like figuring out my own itinerary when I go to Italy, and I also like the idea of … Continue reading →

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Writing Update and Hotel Bookings

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Margie Miklas

I have had quite a few days off from the hospital and it has been wonderful because I could use that time to write. In the past week I wrote five articles for a travel website that I write for … Continue reading →

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Sorrento – Great Location on the Amalfi Coast

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Sorrento is a wonderful place to use as a base on a visit to the Amalfi Coast. Not only is Sorrento a beautiful city with picturesque marinas, lively piazzas and magnificent churches, but its location is central for day trips … Continue reading →