World's Longest Suspension Bridge to Link Sicily to Mainland Italy
The proposed bridge spanning the Strait of Messina will measure 2 miles in length. To withstand the strait's strong winds and currents, engineers have designed the bridge with two 1,310-foot-tall steel towers, eliminating the need for a central tower in the sea.
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Shop gorgeous styles for every dress code, from beach to black tie, with prices starting at just $46 from Amazon, Nordstrom, and more. As a petite woman, I've embraced midi dresses for an elevated day-to-day look as well as more formal occasions. Depending on your choice of shoes and accessories, a midi dress can be dressed up or down, making it incredibly versatile. I've worn the La Ligne Greer Dress with a strappy sandal and clutch to a wedding at the famed Villa Borromeo. I've also worn it on a day trip on Lake Como with a crossbody bag. I also love this sleeveless Madewell midi dress that could be paired with bold silver cuffs for a coastal summer wedding. I attended a late spring wedding in the Italian Alps last year. While dinner was a stunning castello indoors, the cocktail portion on the outside terrace called for a dress with sleeves to stay comfortable and warm. I wore this La DoubleJ Bellini Dress, which has since become a favorite of mine. I've worn it to my daughter's christening in NYC and a cocktail party at the St. Regis in Venice. Though it's a maxi dress, the crochet style gives it a more relaxed effect, and it is sturdy enough to resist wrinkles, making it extremely packable. Below, find seven more long-sleeve dress styles I'm loving right now. Writer Nneya Richards in the La DoubleJ Bellini Dress. From formal to black tie, black can seem like a safe dress hue, especially when you're packing for a destination wedding and unsure how to navigate the dress code. Wearing black is generally acceptable at modern weddings; however, black is often associated with mourning in Italian culture, so a colorful wedding guest dress is actually a better choice. Plus, vibrant dresses are celebratory, festive, and look stunning in photos. For Italian beach weddings, I gravitate towards formal yet breathable fabrics, like sheer organza and lightweight silks. 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Aperitivo chic calls for so many great options, like these stunning dresses from Bardot, and more. I've seen a lot of beautiful Italian courthouse weddings where friends and family gather and go out for lunch afterwards in stunning semi-formal attire that still looks elegant and occasion-appropriate. My favorite Italian designer for a semi-formal look is Stella Jean, whose pieces are worn by the most stylish women you know—including Rihanna and Beyonce. This Stella Jean Striped Floral Midi Dress is the perfect semi-formal wedding guest look—it's festive enough to be celebratory while still being casual and comfortable. In a world of minimalism on trend, there's something to be said about the fabulousness of Milanese maximalism. No brand captures this more than Milanese lifestyle wunderkind, La DoubleJ. I recently wore the now-sold-out La DoubleJ Roy Dress to a formal event in Milan and received countless compliments. 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Quince's Curated Vacation Shop Is Travelers' Best-kept Secret for Staple Pieces and Durable Luggage, Starting at $40
We're letting you in on a little secret. Quince, the editor-loved brand known for its designer lookalikes, has a hidden travel storefront with a curated selection of trip essentials in one convenient spot. Plus, everything is organized by category, making it extra easy to find what you're looking for when shopping for an upcoming getaway. The Vacation Shop highlights over 300 items highly recommended by travelers, including functional and stylish bags, expandable suitcases, and resort-ready outfits, starting at $40. Keep scrolling to shop our top picks. Organic Cotton Poplin Tiered Maxi Dress, $70 Nappa Leather Double Buckle Slides, $70 Expandable Carry-On Suitcase, $170 Italian Leather Handwoven Crossbody, $100 European Linen Pants, $40 Leather Everyday Sneakers, $80 Leather Jewelry Travel Case, $40 Italian Cami One-Piece Swimsuit, $50 Italian Leather Triple Compartment Shopper Tote, $150 Eco Compression Packing Cubes (Six Pack), $60 If your vacation capsule wardrobe is missing a flowy maxi dress that can be easily dressed up or down, consider this style that shoppers have been purchasing in multiple colors. It's made of breathable organic cotton poplin and features a three-tiered skirt as well as a smocked waistband, which one reviewer confirmed is not too tight. Not to mention, the neckline has a hidden snap closure, making this lightweight dress equally suitable for business trips. Besides the fact that one reviewer said 'These faux Birkenstock-style sandals' didn't have a long break-in period, you should check them out today because they're effortlessly versatile. Thanks to their timeless two-strap design, you can pair the adjustable shoes with almost any vacation outfit. They feature a foam insole, a handmade natural cork midsole, and an anti-slip outsole, making them as comfortable as they are chic. Before you spend a pretty penny on premium luggage, you should know this sleek carry-on survived a customer's two-week trip to Japan. They also found it to be 'slightly better' than their Away luggage because it expands an extra inch. The polycarbonate hard shell suitcase features 360-degree spinner wheels, an interior compression system, and a TSA-approved combination lock. Plus, it's available in six colors. This Italian leather crossbody may look small on the website, but several reviewers have mentioned that it fits everything they need for a day out. It comes with an adjustable and removable crossbody strap and features a zipper closure, which helps keep the contents protected from pickpockets. The stylish bag is in stock in five colors, but it may not be for much longer. Quince's Vacation Shop offers a wide selection of resort-ready items at affordable prices. Below, find more traveler-loved picks, including the European Linen Pants, which don't wrinkle "as much as other linen,' according to one reviewer. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
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American Airlines announces new, daily European flight from this Florida airport in 2026
The summer's not over yet, but American Airlines is already preparing to help you plan next year's jet-setting vacation with six new and returning international flights, including one from Florida. Floridians wishing to enjoy the incredible fashion, art and architecture of northern Italy will be able to hop a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner for daily service to Milan, starting in March, the company said in a release Aug. 7. The new service complements the flights to Rome that began this summer. American Airlines is also adding flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Athens, Greece, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Zurich, Switzerland and flights from Philadelphia to Budapest, Hungary and Prague, Czech Republic. The Miami-Milan flight will be year-round, the airline said. The other new routes will be seasonal. 'Customers continue to tell us that Europe is where they want to go each summer and these new routes make it even easier to cross the Atlantic in 2026,' said Brian Znotins, American's Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. 'We are excited to grow our network to new destinations like Prague and Budapest and offer even more premium travel experiences on our flights to Tokyo.' Tickets will be available for purchase starting Aug. 11 at or through American's mobile app. What are the new American Airlines flights to Europe, South America? Miami International Airport (MIA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy: Starts year-round service March 29, 2026 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Athens International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece: Summer seasonal service starts May 21, 2026 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Extended service from May 21 to Aug. 3, 2026 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland: Summer seasonal service from May 21 to Aug. 4, 2026 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary: Summer seasonal service starts May 21, 2026 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic: Summer seasonal service starts May 21, 2026 Air travel has rough year Like most other airlines, American has been dealing with a downward trend in domestic and international travel and other problems. On Christmas Eve last year, American temporarily grounded all its flights due to a "technical issue." In January, an American Airlines flight — which was co-piloted by Jonathan Jay Campos of Ormond Beach — collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., killing 67 people. In July, passengers aboard an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami were forced to evacuate using the emergency slides after their aircraft experienced a mechanical issue during takeoff. A former American Airlines flight attendant was sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for secretly recording young girls in airport bathrooms. And in June, the Supreme Court declined to hear the airline's appeal after lower courts ruled against American Airlines' proposed merger with JetBlue Airways. Traffic at Miami International Airport has also declined in 2025, down an average of 1.4% compared to the first half of 2024, the Miami Herald reported. American Airlines is MIA's largest carrier. What Florida airports does American Airlines service? American Airlines serves several Florida airports, according to its website, including: Daytona Beach Destin-Fort Walton Beach Fort Lauderdale Fort Myers Gainesville Jacksonville Key West Melbourne Miami Orlando Panama City Pensacola Sarasota/Bradenton Tallahassee Tampa West Palm Beach This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: American Airlines announces 6 new European routes including Miami-Milan Solve the daily Crossword
