From bronze figurines, traditional costumes and musical instruments to a former mining school, Sardinia's museums cover a range of interesting topics.

May 21, 2007 - David Whitley

Sardinia lies only 72 miles off the coast of Italy, but seems like another world, with its high mountains, prehistoric ruins and glorious beaches.

Nov 8, 2010 - Barbara Rogers

Golden beaches, cheap hotels as well as expensive hotels are available. To see traditional Sardinia you need to leave the Costa Smeralda and head inland to the Barbagio.

Jan 29, 2009 - Cathy Smith

Flying to Sardinia is easy, especially in summer, with short direct flights to the island from mainland Italian cities and several other points in Europe.

Nov 8, 2010 - Barbara Rogers

For something different, explore the Barbagia region - one of the most unusual areas ln Sardinia. Visit the town of Orgosolo. famous for its politically inspired murals.

Jun 17, 2007 - Cathy Smith

The best celebrations, from the Barefoot Race near Oristano and horse-racing in Sedilo to bonfires in Nuoro Province and traditional costume parades in August.

May 21, 2007 - David Whitley

Sardinia, a region of Italy, shares an Italian culture, but one exception is the nuraghi - ancient stone structures - found only on the island.

Jan 28, 2010 - Janice Therese Mancuso

True, Silvio Berlusconi takes his holidays in Sardinia so you'd expect it to be expensive, exclusive and glamorous. But that's the east coast. Try the west!

Nov 2, 2011 - Myra Robinson

Spectacular coastal scenery, miles of white sand beaches, castle-topped towns and 7000 prehistoric sites are among the best experiences on Italy's Mediterranean island.

Mar 24, 2010 - Barbara Rogers

Escape from the ordinary Italian vacation with a getaway to golden sand beaches on the Mediterranean and luxury resorts amid wild landscapes and authentic villages.

Oct 29, 2008 - Stillman Rogers

Sardinia cruise excursions sample Neolithic nuraghe towers, wild boar, the glamorous Costa Smeralda, wild scenery, and the unique history, food and culture of the Sards.

Apr 8, 2009 - Kate Nivison

Italy supports a predominantly Mediterranean plant life; trees of Italy include cork wood, ilex and pine, in addition to many herbs such as rosemary, lavender and thyme.

Mar 20, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

Going off the beaten path that tourists always trek, travel journalist Steven McCurdy takes viewers on a journey through the country he loves.

Apr 14, 2010 - Francine Brokaw

Italian unification is the political, social and military upheaval that during the 19th Century merged the diverse states of the Italian peninsula into a single nation.

Feb 2, 2010 - Ivan Castro

King Vittorio Emanuele II oversaw the unification of Italy in 1861, and his successors in the Savoy dynasty ruled until they were overthrown nearly a century later.

Aug 25, 2009 - Emily Chauviere

The Festa Della Repubblica in Italy celebrates the day the country became a Republic in 1946.

Jun 1, 2010 - Jo Lamb

Fly direct to London, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam & more with Italian operators such as Meridiana and Windjet. Or book at bargain prices to Kosovo, Moscow & Moldova.

Jun 10, 2007 - David Whitley

Starting off this series on Italy is a look at the very least a traveler would want to know before planning a trip there.

Apr 10, 2011 - Ann Silverthorn

If you've ever wondered who Apicius was, or why Sicily has a distinctive cuisine, then check out the Oxford Companion to Italian Food - a fascinating culinary guide.

Jun 10, 2008 - Rebecca Ford