With a cooking culture that is unequalled in the world, many people take gastronomic holidays in Italy to enjoy and learn more about the country’s cuisine… Ecco La Cucina One of the best ways to truly experience a country as beautiful and diverse as Italy is by taking a culinary tour that fully immerses you […]
A weekend away at the Castello di Casole offers you luxurious relaxation at the Essere Spa as well as fine Tuscan food and, if you like, a spot of truffle hunting… It’s winter, the leaves have fallen from the trees, the weather is still getting colder and wetter, and it’s already dark by the time […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Dance Movement returns to Italy this weekend, for three weeks of classes, galas, competition and performance in the beautiful Puglian town of Castellana Grotte. The study-vacation event introduces dancers and educators to an international faculty of great talent. World Dance Movement is a leader in the international dance scene – a respected source for […]
Relax in style on your Ischia holiday at the Ischia Garden & Villas resort Can you put yourself in this scene? It’s certainly an appealing place to be. This photo was taken during my lunch at the edge of the thermal pool at Ischia Garden & Villas Resort in May 2014. I was leaving […]
This June, guests of Hotel Eden Roc can become part of the sailing team for one of the biggest regattas on Lake Maggiore, the 3 ore di Ascona. The hotel will provide an induction course in the form of a two-hour sailing lesson on the Friday in preparation for guests to join the Eden Roc […]
Alex Clohosey spends a glorious few days around the northern end of Lake Garda and is seduced by the sights, sounds and flavours of Limone, Riva del Garda and Malcesine… Lake Garda had always been on my radar as a must on the Italian travel circuit. It is only now, as we make our way […]
Stuart Haines has long had a passion for exploring the Italian countryside on foot, and has written the Cicerone guidebook Walking in Abruzzo to share his experiences… What was your first experience of Italy? It was as a geology student, searching the Alps above Domodossola for the elusive and beautiful mineral, kyanite. It was September […]
Liz Harper gets the balance just right on a family holiday in Florence, as her young daughter Molly enjoys a uniquely educational treasure hunt? Taking a bite of the pizza she?d just created with the help of our hotel?s executive chef, my daughter Molly proclaimed it fantastico. No further words left her mouth until her […]