Tuscany’s largest island is a paradise of white beaches and clear waters, with some fabulous walking routes thrown in. It can be packed-out in summer, so Fleur Kinson nips over nice and early… In travel as in life, journeys should be as interesting as destinations. And my long, convoluted voyage to Elba – a plane, […]
Mount Etna casts a long shadow as Amanda Robinson discovers when she visits Taormina in Sicily. The sun was suspended in the hot still air, as the tiny lizards dodged from one cool shadow to another. The midday campanile rang out from the tiny baroque church on the hillside, followed by the plangent strains of […]
Always imagined cycling the Dolmites? Amy Lucinda Jones takes to the roads to see the delights of Trentino Alto Agide from the saddle… One of the best ways to really experience Italy is, in my opinion, not from the comfort of an air conditioned bus, not from a train compartment, nor is it from a […]
Marina Spironetti has made her home in Italy’s second city and reveals her insider secrets to help you make the most of a weekend visit When I made the well-thought out decision of moving back to Milan after 12 years living between London and Paris, a dear friend gave me a guidebook as a present. […]
As well as its touristic delights, Florence has more than its fair share of excellent dining options. Oliver Hunter shares with us some of his favourite haunts… Someone once told me that to live a happy life I should surround myself with beauty. Well, if I was to take up that advice seriously I would […]
Patricia Cleveland-Peck revels in the peace and tranquillity to be found walking among the many gardens around Venice. Join her for a tour of the undiscovered secrets of La Serenissima… Everyone loves Venice and everyone from Ruskin to Donna Leon has written about it – so is there anything left to say? Well yes. One […]
Introduction You will enjoy an almost infinite choice of lifestyles and landscapes among Italy’s lakes. It is almost impossible to sum up the possibilities, but for destination highlights, price levels and a general sense of place, this brief regional guide may offer a starting point. The clutch of renowned lakes in Italy’s north represents a […]
Haydn Bailey, Coventry “This photograph shows the spiral staircase entrance in the Vatican Museum in Rome. Yes, there are lift alternatives for those who may feel challenged by the walk up to the galleries, but the spiral route not only lifts the presence but also the expectation for the treasures that await!”
Vincent Palacino Jr, New York “During our recent trip [April 2014] to Italy for the canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, we took a side trip to Castel Gandolfo, the summer retreat of Popes. The retreat had been closed to the public until this year when Pope Francis opened the Papal Gardens […]
Richard Post, by email “On my recent trip to Italy, we hired a driver for the day to see Genoa. At the end of the day, he took us to his favourite place for gelato. As we strolled along the shore, we happened upon this spot. The lighting was perfect for this shot, showing a […]