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Islands in My stream . . . and a Few Beach Towns Too

On Italian islands, beach towns, and knowing exactly where to go when the Italian sun calls.

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Erica Firpo
Apr 13, 2026
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My favorite island is a secret.

A few days ago, a friend in London reached out with my favorite kind of question: “I am taking Daisy and a friend away for a few days at the start of July for some beach time. She really wants to go to Italy — we’re after somewhere pretty, with a beach, fun places to go out in the evening for teenagers.”

If there is one thi…

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