Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for sunbathing, medieval charm, and fairy-tale gardens.

CONDON - When the Twin Otter plane took off, it was packed to the wings, its wide-eyed passengers peering out as propeller wash leveled a field of knee-high grass.

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