We’re delighted to let you know the new issue of Italia! is now available to buy. The January 2015 issue invites you to spend some time catching some winter sun as we explore Cagliari and Palermo, the capital cities of Sardinia and Sicily. For the first time ever we publish two 48 Hours in… […]
If you are serious about planning a new life in Italy, you will need to consider certain factors very carefully. We asked some experts to offer their best advice… DE BENETTI & CO LAW PRACTICE When planning to relocate to Italy, plenty of issues should be taken into account in order to make the whole process […]
Join us with the new issue of Italia! as we celebrate Christmas, Italian style! If you’re stuck for gift ideas then we’ve got plenty of inspiration for you as we present 40 potential seasonal treats for him, her, the home and – of course – the dining table. We also round up a selection […]
There is no better way to get to know a place than to walk through it – and autumn is prime walking season. In the hills the colours are changing every day… TUSCAN SECRETS Tuscany is a great place to choose for a hiking holiday and each region of Tuscany offers something unique. My […]
For many seeking to own a home in Italy, the classic fantasy runs like this: in a gorgeous stretch of countryside, you buy a cheap pile of old stones that used to be a farmhouse. Centuries-old, but abandoned long ago, it is a blank canvas for your property dreams. You design your perfect layout, resurrect […]
The tenth anniversary issue of Italia! is on sale now! Do you dream of owning your own property in Italy? Well, buying a restoration project is one of the cheapest ways of achieving that goal – and you get to oversee the crafting of your house precisely to the specifications you desire. In the latest […]
The olive harvest is something everyone should see at least once. If you have never experienced it yourself now is the time to earn your share of this year’s crop… Spirit of Italy Holidays Guests will visit an olive pressing facility and bring home a bottle of oil. Harvest Italia 2014, presented by Spirit of […]
Italia! 119 is on sale now, with Artisan Florence, the Sound of the Dolomites, 48 Hours in Taormina, Puglia property, and the best Italian food and wine. We discover how Florence is maintaining an ancient artistic method of using stone as an art form; we visit an unusual music festival that takes place every year […]
SOAVE When the Soave zone was mapped out in 1927 it was a slim strip between Soave and Monteforte d’Alene. This is old volcanic land, with mineral-rich but poor soil, perfect to challenge vines and produce nuanced grapes, and an aromatically full Soave. The area is now known as the Soave Classico zone, because in […]
OUR LIFE ON LAKE MAGGIORE Michael Bennington owns a two-bedroom apartment on Lake Maggiore, in a converted fin-de-siècle period villa. He and his wife Sarah make regular visits there from their home in Cheshire, and offer weekly holiday rentals on the property at other times. “Italy is where we first met!” Michael says. “Sarah was […]