Abruzzo’s Trabocchi Coast is home to many wonders. Explore our top ten things to see and do along this glittering coastline… Picture this: a stretch of coastline where the blue shades of the sea blend with the sky, and as you wander along the shore, the salty breeze mingles with the aroma of freshly cooked […]
When it comes to family holidays in Venice, there are a surprising number of child-friendly activities to enjoy. Whether you’re taking young children or planning a multi-generational adventure, Sara Scarpa shows you how to keep the family happy in Venice… For sure, it is true that if you are travelling with very young children, going […]
Join a small-group food tour of Sicily with Magari Tours. Discover the Island’s award-winning cuisine, exquisite local wines, and hidden gem locations… Quite rightly, Sicily has been named the European Region of Gastronomy for 2025*; a title well deserved as the island offers a wealth of local sustainable culinary experiences, allowing visitors to truly immerse […]
Discover the best things to do in Urbino, Italy’s Renaissance gem, where art, history, and fantastic food await – without the usual crowds. With its glittering coastline, rolling hills, and artistic treasures, Le Marche is often described as “Tuscany without the crowds.” However, as travel writer Chris Allsop discovered on a recent trip, this comparison […]
It may not be action-packed, but sailing off the Amalfi Coast provides plenty of relaxation and glamorous locations. When you think of hitting the high seas with billowing sails and a decent, salty wake, Italy may not be the first destination to come to mind. Don’t be deceived; although sailing off Italy’s Amalfi Coast is […]
Italy’s wild spaces abound with beautiful creatures, but which of Jenny Oldaker’s top 10 Italian wildlife have you spotted during your travels? Italy is not a country to which travellers flock for its wildlife – its wealth of cultural, gastronomic and historic attractions tends to provide a greater draw. But this really shouldn’t be the […]
The ancient hilltown of Ostuni, in Puglia, is a must-see for anyone visiting the high heel of Italy’s boot. Fleur Kinson leads you through the dazzling white maze of its streets You’ll probably have your first sight of it while driving along Puglia’s coastal motorway – a glorified dual carriageway, quaintly lined down its central […]
Amy McPherson takes a tour of the apiary of Borgo Pignano and finds a heaven not only for the guests enjoying the luxury surrounds of this Tuscan retreat, but also a sustainable paradise for the estate’s bees as well Francesca Orlandini carefully picks up a struggling bee from the ground, then deposits it in the […]
Set amid one of the most inspiring mountain landscapes on earth, Mark Nicholls suggests ten reasons to visit the Dolomites as an all-year-round destination Sweeping across northeastern Italy, the Dolomites form an ancient and mesmerising landscape. They set the ambience of this fabulous outdoor playground; an eternal lure for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts in […]
Novice skier Amy McPherson found the perfect place to learn in Sauris, Friuli-Venezia Giulia – but it wasn’t the skiing that truly captured her heart… Words and photos © Amy McPherson Let me begin by admitting that skiing is not my forté. I do, however, have a fascination with snow and thought that perhaps it […]