Laura Itzkowitz

@loratliff I received an unprecedented amount of press trip invitations to Greece this spring/summer, but I’ve been too busy covering stories here in Italy to go!

Did literally every travel writer on the planet go to Greece this summer? (Please no more Greece pitches. 🙃)

Going to Sorrento? Here's the place the stay!! Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria: A 190-Year-Old Stunner Overlooking the Bay of Sorrento via @ItalyMagazine byd @LauraItzkowitz italymagazine.com/featured-story…

A passion project for Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, Casa Maria Luigia is the ultimate gastronomic getaway, housed in a dreamy 18th-century farmhouse on the outskirts of Modena: bit.ly/3IyIvCD

Historic grandeur and five-star service just a couple blocks from Piazza Maggiore have made this grand dame a top choice for discerning travelers for more than a century in the heart of Bologna: bit.ly/3JbrXks

The “secret” garden at Hotel de Russie might actually be Rome’s worst kept secret. But the space remains an oasis — one where normal people are treated like VIPs and VIPs are treated like normal people: bit.ly/3MZJQGa

It was an honor and a pleasure to interview @massimobottura for my @voguemagazine guide to Emilia Romagna. He kindly gave me permission to send the interview to subscribers of my @substack newsletter, so here it is! newromantimes.substack.com/p/meet-massimo…

If you’ve ever eaten Italian food—not just in Italy but anywhere in the world—you’ve undoubtedly tasted some of the iconic products that come from Emilia-Romagna. vogue.cm/xEyJziY

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Venice afar.com/magazine/how-t…

This charming B&B is run by one of Florence’s most creative couples and their personal touches abound everywhere you turn: bit.ly/43Q1DEE

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages afar.com/magazine/most-…

A new member of the Leading Hotels of the World, set in the heart of Venice, Violino d’Oro proudly showcases Italian artisanship; exploring it feels like a treasure hunt for design fans: bit.ly/48I5KVV

This is the biggest, longest issue of my @substack that I will write all year. newromantimes.substack.com/p/24-places-in…

@chadner Ugh that is the worst. I’ve been following up with an editor who reached out to me with an assignment and then ghosted me after I accepted!

Pitched a story to a magazine ~18 months ago. Editor says yes. Then I never heard from them again—even after multiple follow-ups. Great to see it published in a recent issue. I know that this happens to everyone. But I am fuming. It's a story I've wanted to write for a while.

@AlexTestere @ProntoPR_ @SAVEURMAG Hey Alex! I loved writing for you back in the day. I’m so excited about his new chapter for Saveur! I’ll take a look at the new editorial guidelines and work on some pitches for you soon

hey food twitter! can you help spread the word that I'm looking for pitches (features and otherwise) for the new print edition of @saveurmag? i've been away from the industry for a bit, but I'm trying to rebuild this little base!

This Enchanting Town in Southern Italy Has Some of the Most Beautiful Beaches I've Ever Seen — and Feels Like Taormina Without the Crowds. Click the image for more info. travelandleisure.com/tropea-calabri…

Housed inside Venice’s historic Stock Exchange, Nolinski Venezia brings gorgeous design and a bit of French savoir faire to La Serenissima: bit.ly/3uICwaT

Where are you traveling in the new year? These are the 25 best places to go in 2024, according to AFAR’s international team of travel editors, contributors, and experts. 🌎 afar.com/magazine/where…

New Hotels, Restaurants, and Experiences: Why Now Is the Time to Book a Trip to Rome. Click photo to read: afar.com/magazine/why-y…

@emmgibbs Why not just ask the PR to book you a train ticket instead? I’ve done that and have never gotten pushback about taking a train instead of a plane.