For guaranteed snow in Italy, this is the place to come. Penny Wainwright samples the delights of the Matterhorn from the Italian side… Breuil-Cervinia, a ski resort in the Valle d’Aosta, is two hours by coach from Turin. The road through the Valtournenche goes between mountains of bare rock with ancient monasteries seeming to grow […]
Italy has been a republic since the Second World War, yet interest in the British Royal Family shows no sign of waning. Tom Alberto Bull considers the nation’s obsession with the Windsors… La famiglia reale Il recente annuncio che il Duca e la Duchessa di Cambridge aspettano il terzo figlio è stato accolto positivamente in […]
Meet the artisans of Venice and spend 48 hours in Ravenna in the latest issue of Italia! In this issue of Italia we meet the artists keeping arts and crafts alive in La Serenissima and spend 48 hours in Ravenna away from the crowds. Also in this issue we look in to homestays in Italy an […]
Dawn from Appassionata shares one of their favourite recipes as seen on their fantastic blog. Dawn says “Here’s one of our favourite recipes, probably because it’s quick, easy and delicious!” Spaghetti with clams and cherry tomatoes This is a light, fresh and yet full flavoured pasta dishes so frequently served along the coast. Small clams […]
Explore the panoramic splendour of the Amalfi Coast and enjoy a very particular style of comfort and hospitality at elegant Hotel Santa Caterina. The Amalfi Coast… So adored for its awesome natural beauty and immortalised in art, literature (even milk chocolate commercials), this corner of Italy will be forever in the collective conscious: even if […]
Last autumn the town of Norcia in Umbria suffered a devastating blow after an earthquake hit. Hannah Frances went back to see how the town fought back. Autumn is a great time to see Norcia, says Hannah Frances. Fractured by last October’s earthquake, the determined and resilient town in the heart of Umbria is coming […]
Umbria is known as the ‘green heart of Italy’, thanks to the fact that more than 30 per cent of this central region is made up of woodland. This is a tranquil and historically rich part of Italy, landlocked by Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche, and situated right in the middle of Italy. Although the […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, travelling around Puglia, fractional ownership in Le Marche, and starting a new business in Italy… Discovering the south Q: We are planning next year’s holiday to Italy, and have both managed to get two weeks off next year rather than our usual […]
Welcome to the new Italia! Guide: Venice and Veneto. Your complete travel guide revised and updated ready for your next trip. Find things to do and places to visit with our new Italia! Guide featuring 132 pages of all things Venice and Veneto from travel to food. Also in this issue we are giving you […]
This dreamily serene region of fairytale landscapes and jewel-like hilltowns continues to be adored by discerning visitors. Property prices are currently in a very favourable situation for you, says Fleur Kinson. Tucked away in the middle of the Italian peninsula, encircled by Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche, Umbria is famed for its lyrical landscapes, its […]