Italy is one of those special countries where each region has its own distinct character and scenery, and Cinque Terre is no ...

Last June, we spent almost a week in Vernazza, Italy, and had the chance to explore the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre area. These five coastal communities each have unique personalities.

If you plan to visit Italy’s Cinque Terre this summer, know that you're in for a treat. The colorful community is popular for a reason—it's downright gorgeous. The pastel buildings that sit ...

Courtesy of d!g!tALE by Alessandro Ciabini|Getty Images The best time to visit Cinque Terre is in September and October when summertime's tourists have returned home – and cooler temps and ...

Cinque Terre is a group of cinque (five) villages — Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore and Corniglia — strung along cliffs that overlook the Ligurian Sea. Since it became both a ...

The striking coastal settings that have long drawn visitors to Cinque Terre and Portofino can be found elsewhere on the Italian Riviera. Here are lesser-known resorts to consider.

Cinque Terre is one of my favorite cities — or, more accurately ... with more than 300 vendors selling their holiday best. Read next ...