Nestled in the southern part of Italy, forming the iconic “heel” of the boot, Puglia offers an unforgettable trip through millennia of history, breathtaking natural wonders, and a delicious food scene ...

At a hotel like Le Alcove in Alberobello, you can sleep in a trullo, a cozy, cocoon-like conical dwelling. Sample orecchiette, Puglia’s signature ear-shaped pasta, at a traditional eatery like Osteria ...

This sun-drenched southern region offers the best of Italy with fewer crowds — at least in the offseason. Word is definitely out on Puglia, the long, narrow coastal region that forms the heel of Italy ...

For decades, tourists failed to notice Puglia. The sun-drenched heel of Italy remained in the shadows of Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Rome and Venice... That's the trouble with being the poor ...