Heres everything you better know to plan a trip to Verona, Italy. Located in the northern Italian region of Veneto, Verona is about 75 minutes fromVeniceandMilanvia high-speed train. Today, visitors come from around the world to see sights inspired by the love story. Palazzo della Ragione in Verona, Italy.Credit:joe daniel price/Getty Images A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, its furnished with period antiques and works of art....

Quebecers are surprised when I tell them about it. Its also because, while the Gaspe is famous for a punch in of food, it isnt flowers. There are 22 salmon rivers on the peninsula, their clear water fringed with trees. The cliffs at Cap-Bon-Ami, in Forillon National Park.Credit:William Craig Moyes Fantastic fresh seafood is served everywhere, from small island shacks to stylish waterside restaurants. But the fish have always been more than just dinner....

While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, theres still treasure to be found in Noto. Francesco Lastrucci To be the mayor of Noto is not such a terrible life. To my mind, this little city in southeasternSicilyis one of the most enchanting in all of Europe. Balconies overlooking the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, in Noto, Sicily.Credit:Francesco Lastrucci The whole place looks like a movie set (a steamy episode ofThe White Lotuswas filmed there)....

The 36-acre Lodge at Schroon Lake in New York’s Adirondacks is perfect for outdoor adventurers and active families. But the view wasn’t impressing our motorboat captain, Phil Armstrong. At that moment, he was bemoaning the passing of the years peak foliage. Credit:Francine Price/Travel + Leisure We stayed at The Lodge at Schroon Lake in late fall. Visitors just looking for a cozy place to relax are well served, too. It all created that special Adirondack aroma that my sister and I had taken for granted growing up....

A favorite among locals, this riverside hotel deep in the mountains has incredible natural hot spring pools. SomehowTakaragawa Onsen Osenkakudoes this effortlessly; welcoming guests into an enchanting hotel in Japan’s Gunma prefecture. Leave your shoes at the front desk and your suitcase unopened. Credit:Courtesy of Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku Takaragawa Onsen is built alongside Takaraga River, high in the mountains ofJapan. Ruins from the Jomon Era (145 -1 0 B.C.E.) In the evening, guests are served multi-course Japanese-style cuisine in private alcoves....

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Get ready for the best ski day of your life. “Unique” doesn’t quite capture it. At Silverton Mountain, a lone double chair transports you to 12,300 feet. MaryAnne Nelson/Getty Images “It’s all thrills, no frills. It’s down to earth, grassroots, and rough and tumble.” “We don’t have Starbucks and you might’t get points at your hotel.” Draper White/Getty Images Here, she says, “we get the people who are passionate about skiing and snowboarding....

From storybook towns to otherworldly landscapes, the Central Apennines is one the most underrated destinations in Italy. But above all else, one thing stood out: the quiet. And that provides an incomparable example of balance and harmony." Credit:Rachel Chang But the true delight comes from organic experiences that arise along the way. “But there was some more still to come. Next to the mountain pass, two unmistakable shapes perched on a white limestone cliff made such a sight....

OnceAruba’scapital, Savaneta is the oldest town on the island and it also features the only overwater villas. Each room has a Bose sound system, Aruba-made bath products, and will soon have hand-painted silk robes. Private dinners can be arranged via the on-site restaurant, Old Man and the Sea. Credit: Courtesy of Aruba Ocean Villas Since there are only six villas, booking as far in advance as possible is recommended. The average price of a villa is $699....

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Here’s how to see the spring and summer blooms in Cades Cove. Equally important as the blooms is Cades Cove’s history as Cherokee land. Some historians believe its name comes from the Cherokee leader, Chief Kade. Credit:Getty Images An approximately 11-mile one-way loop road surrounds the valley. A self-guided tour booklet is offered at the road’s entrance for travelers seeking a map. Exploring the entire area takes about two to four hours, depending on how many stops you make....

With about 300 bluebird days a year it’s a skier’s paradise. Courtesy of Jamie Aranoff While looking down the face of Powderhorn trail, I abruptly stopped. The air was still as I took off my goggles to ensure my lenses weren’t deceiving me. Credit:Courtesy of Jamie Aranoff No, it was true. And it’s a sceneTaos Ski Valleywants to protect forever. It’s no easy task to become B Corp certified for any business, let alone as a mountain....

A bullet train project aiming to connect the two cities took a big step forward. This includes the signing of a labor agreement with arailroad construction unionand receiving government support for federal funding. Courtesy of Brightline Courtesy of Brightline Courtesy of Brightline