Welcome to another gallery of glorious photos from Italy – all of them captured by Italia! readers for our monthly competition… This month’s winner: “Strolling through the beautiful historic town of Susa, Piedmont, we were taken by surprise when a herd of donkeys came careering down the main shopping street towards us. They were eventually […]
With wonderful locations, a warm welcome and delicious food, the Alta Badia mountains aren’t just for the winter, says Amanda Robinson Photos by Amanda Robinson unless otherwise stated Think of the Dolomites and what do you see? It usually conjures up a picture of snow-capped peaks twinkling in the sunlight, rustic mountain lodges, bustling cable […]
Paul Beston, an experienced guide from Peter Sommer Travels, explains how an appreciation of the layers of Italy’s history adds an extra dimension to any Italian holiday Photos by iStock There’s no such thing as an Italian tour. You can’t do justice to this magnificent country by reducing it to that homogenised prospect. […]
If you’re seeking an extra-special experience from your next holiday, consider staying with the Landmark Trust in Italy – Jane Keightley explains what to expect… Photos by The Landmark Trust The Landmark Trust is a charity that rescues historic buildings and then lets them out for holidays. It became involved with Casa Guidi in […]
Penny Wainwright visits three Umbrian destinations – Spoleto, Trevi and Bevagna – to see how tourism initiatives are breathing life back into Italy’s heartland Photos by Penny Wainwright Following the earthquakes in central Italy in 2016, I was keen to see how the region of Umbria was recovering from the devastation. Most of Umbria is […]
Ravello is a joy for all ages, and Laura Thayer always finds something new to discover in this spectacular Amalfi Coast tourist destination Photos by Laura Thayer On a coastline famous for its rugged beaches and pretty harbours, there’s one remarkable town on the Amalfi Coast that sprawls across a promontory jutting out of […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This time, we look at organising large family holidays, and getting away to northern Tuscany Family holiday This year we are taking a large family group away and we think a villa would be the best idea for us all. We have three […]
Little visited by British tourists, the province of Pescara in Abruzzo remains an area that’s not on the usual tourist trail, but it’s a part of Italy that’s well worth exploring, as Lorenza Bacino explains… The province of Pescara surrounds the city of the same name and lies in the very centre of the region of […]
Amanda Robinson travels to northeastern Italy to visit Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa, a five-star hotel on the Lido di Jesolo that’s redefining the beach holiday for the 21st century Photos by Amanda Robinson and Almar Jesolo Resort We flew in to Venice’s Marco Polo airport leaving behind the chilly doldrums of London’s feeble foray […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, honeymoons and holidays, property in Piedmont and Italian tax liability for rental income on a UK property… Second honeymoon in Italy My partner and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this year and we would like to celebrate in style. […]