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The best of Elba
Acclaimed author Emylia Hall set her novel, The Thousand Lights Hotel, on Elba. She tells us about the favourite places and characteristics of the island that inspired her. Elba, the largest of the islands in the More...
48 Hours in Elba
With thousands of tourists paying for the privilege of a stay on this beautiful island, Sarah Lane ponders why the exiled Napoleon gave Elba the elbow Elba, Italy’s third largest island, is probably best known More...
Springtime on Elba
Tuscany’s largest island is a paradise of white beaches and clear waters, with some fabulous walking routes thrown in. It can be packed-out in summer, so Fleur Kinson nips over nice and early… In travel More...
Tuscany Travel Guide
A travel guide to the Italian region of Tuscany… Santa Fiora, Grosseto Tuscany remains the most popular of Italian regions and is loved by tourists and would-be property buyers for many reasons, not least More...
Top 10 guide to the best of Italy’s coastal wildlife
The seas around Italy are teeming with life and its coastline boasts a thrilling array of natural wonders. Jenny Oldaker explores a few of its highlights… Images are Getty unless otherwise stated With a coastline More...
Southern Belle: The L’Andana Resort
Head to Tuscany’s beautiful south and relax in style at L’Andana Resort, an historic and welcoming Medici villa overlooking the tranquil Maremma landscape. Image © L’Andana Under expansive, ever-changing More...
Italy’s five best small islands
Surrounded by sapphire seas and fringed with golden sand, Italy’s small islands make perfect holiday destinations – here are five of our favourites Photos by Getty Images and iStock 1 With the Tyrrhenian More...
Drive Italia: Lancia Stratos
Short, low and wide, Ferrari-powered and beautiful from any angle – the Stratos was a winner from the start! Photo by Getty Images The broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson once said that the Lancia Stratos was the only More...
Tuscany regional property guide
Fleur Kinson explores the towns and landscapes of Tuscany, and discovers a surprising and captivating diversity for prospective home-buyers… Photos by Getty Images Tuscany remains the most popular of Italian regions More...
Homes in Tuscany
Adored for its stunning landscapes and historic cities stuffed with fine art, Tuscany is a dream-region for many would-be buyers in Italy, says Fleur Kinson… Photos by Getty Images Massa Marittima and the landscape More...