Rotonda a Mare

The Rotonda a Mare stands on the shoreline at Senigallia in Le Marche. It was built between the Wars and was instrumental in the development of Senigallia as a popular tourist resort in the 1930s… The story of Senigallia’s ‘circular pier’ dates to the latter half of the 19th century, when a structure on wooden […]

For the first time you can explore the Colosseum at night

The Colosseum, Rome

Say hello to the late-night tour at the Colosseum Following a major restoration, the Colosseum in Rome more polished than it’s been in 2,000 years and now visitors can be taken through the ancient arena and underground at night! You can wander around the 50,000-seat gladiatorial arena, which dates back to the year 80. This used to be […]

ASK Italian introduces an Italian hand gesture menu

ASK Italian is introducing the world’s first menu you order using only Italian hand gestures. According to research, Italians use up to 250 hand gestures a day, and ASK Italian wants to celebrate this element of Italian communication by encouraging customers to use its limited edition ‘Eat like an Italian’ menu! To order one of […]

Asparagus, tarragon & almond pizza bianco

Ever thought of topping your pizza with asparagus? Now there’s an idea… This pizza bianco is quick to prepare and takes just 10 minutes in the oven – it’s the ideal mid-week supper Serves: 2 – Preparation time: 5 minutes – Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 100ml crème fraiche 20g parmesan, grated 2 flatbreads 2 tbsp flaked […]

Italia! Top Picks for Mother’s Day

In this Mother’s Day round-up, take your pick from stylish travel and homeware and more… The Perfect Match Everyone needs a sweet treat from time to time, and this silky spread from Sous Chef is a tempting combo of smooth chocolate and Sicilian hazelnuts. Add as a final flourish to your desserts, spread it on […]

Ski in Vintage Style

Alta Badia marks the end of the winter season in a retro style in the heart of the South Tyrolean Dolomites. Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April is Alta Badia’s third vintage event on the snow. Beautiful long days with sunshine galore and perfect snow – especially during the early hours of […]

Keep fit in Tuscany

Tuscan Fitness offers revitalizing yoga retreats and health holidays in the heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Combining yoga, fitness training and hiking with delicious yet nutritious food, these are fitness vacations designed to both recharge and relax. Guests of Tuscan Fitness are hosted at the Fontebussi Tuscan Resort, a charming hotel on a tranquil […]

Italia! Icons: Galileo Galilei

His pioneering achievements in the field of astronomy laid the basis for the wonderful discoveries we are making about the universe today… Jupiter, we now know, has many moons. Several dozen at least. Probably many more. How many there are exactly is anybody’s guess – it depends what you mean by ‘moon’ and (more importantly) […]

Italia! April issue – now on sale

The new issue of Italia! is out now, get a little bit closer to the country you love… From Cinque Terre to the charms of the Italian Riviera, explore the captivating coastline of Liguria this month in particular, San Remo and Alassio, two resort towns where you’ll discover plenty of laid-back belle époque elegance. Discover the […]

La dolce vita in Sicily

Join us for a tour around the Donna Coraly Resort: a glorious Sicilian country escape… Drifts of snowy white roses fringe the approach to Donna Coraly Resort, where the sleek lines of the wide verandah offer shelter from the glorious Sicilian sun. And there’s an even warmer welcome from charismatic Lucia Pascarelli, owner of this […]