Sheree Cox of Puglia Holiday Rentals on why this gorgeous southern region offers more than just a holiday in the sun… As more and more visitors come to Puglia we’re often asked what else Puglia offers besides sun, sand and good […]
Yoga in Puglia
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Positano travel guide
If you’re planning a trip to this beautiful town, check out our Positano guide – from places to eat and stay to things to see and do, we’ll help you make your visit one to remember… Photos by Laura Thayer and iStock What to see and do SANTA MARIA ASSUNTA While its origins date back […]
48 Hours in Positano
It is one of the most famously picturesque towns in Italy, and a magnet for tourists. Laura Thayer says that once you’ve been, you can’t stop going back… Photos by Laura Thayer and iStock In a landscape of captivating vistas like the Amalfi Coast, there’s something special about Positano that speaks to the hearts of […]
Paradise in Puglia
Open all year round, stylish Borgo Egnazia offers you the opportunity to experience a slice (or two) of authentic Puglian life in the most remarkable of settings Photos by Borgo Egnazia and Amanda Robinson Set between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, the Puglian landscape is a diverse one, with craggy promontories, gently contoured, vine-clad hills, […]
Historic Hotels of Rome
There are many ways to see Rome and learn about its history, each offering a new perspective. Adrian Mourby takes us on a walk through the city, tracing its history through the development of Rome’s hotels over 600 years… In 1855, when Cavalier Rufini took his census of Roman hotels for Pope Pius IX, he found that […]
A Home from Home: Exploring Italian Homestays
For those looking to discover Italy in a new light while enjoying different experiences and meeting new friends, homestay holidays offer an immersive and unique trip that will leave a lasting impression. Thousands of Italians are opening their doors and welcoming eager travellers to experience life as local and with numerous activities, locations and experiences […]
Enjoy a homestay language vacation in Bergamo and Lake Como
What could be more enjoyable than a week combining an Italian Language Course in the morning and visits to Bergamo in the afternoon? The Homestay Language Course gives you an ideal opportunity to experience life as a ‘local’ as well as the chance to practice conversational Italian in a friendly environment. Not only will you […]
A room with a view
Sally FitzGerald discovers Castello del Nero, the perfect Tuscan hideaway just off the road between Florence and Siena. When a hotel is voted as having ‘The Most Beautiful Bathroom in The World’ by Harper’s Bazaar, you head along with a certain level of expectation. The bathroom in question belongs to Castello del Nero, a 12th-century castello […]
Into the blue: the Amalfi Coast
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 […]
An Italian summer with Citalia
It’s never too early to start planning next year’s holiday to Italy – so from Amalfi and the islands to Lake Garda and Liguria, let Italian holiday specialists Citalia inspire you… With nights drawing in and leaves starting to turn, we think it’s the perfect time to start dreaming of beach-front trattorias, al fresco espressos and daily […]