Program 269: Listener Feedback; Agriturismos In Italy; Key West

It's a tropical party town that hosted some of America's best known writers. William McKeen explains the appeal of Key West during its artistic heyday of the 1970s, and as a resort town today. We'll also explore the advantages of staying at a farmhouse "agriturismo" in Italy, as a relaxing alternative to the busy city scene. And Rick shares listener comments from recent shows.

• Cecilia Bottai, vintner and tour guide based in Orvieto, Italy
• Jamie Blair Gould, tour guide based in Lucca, Italy
• William McKeen, journalism professor at Boston University, and author of "Mile Marker Zero" (Crown)

• Caller Linda recommends Tal Ronnen's vegan cookbook "The Conscious Cook": talronnen.ca
• Cecilia Bottai's family winery at Orvieto is called Tenuta Le Velette. Her website includes details about apartment stays on the estate: www.levelette.it/en/tenuta_le_velette_estate_winery_cellar_orvieto_umbria.htm
• Bicycle adventurer Willie Weir's website includes a link to his book of travel essays, "Travels with Willie," and a blog about his recent advevntures: www.willieweir.com
• William McKeen's website includes photos and a list of characters included in his book "Mile Marker Zero": www.williammckeen.com