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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The Regeneration of Genoa
Genoa, in the northern region of Liguria, is a city with a long and proud history, but now its eyes are set firmly on the future. Jon Palmer reports from a city embracing its heritage in a thoroughly modern way Photos by Jon Palmer unless otherwise stated […]
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 […]
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 […]
48 hours in: Cervinia
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 […]
Umbria regional property guide
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 […]
Railway Touring Company: Steaming into Tuscany
There are many ways to see Italy, but surely one of the most unique has to be by steam train. Mark Nicholls enjoys a nostalgic steam train tour across the Apennines from Rimini to Florence, then to Siena, Pisa – and Pistoia, the home of Italian steam. The air dances, black smoke drifting on the […]
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 […]