It’s time to start planning your New Year getaway, with the brand new issue of Italia! Guide. In this issue, we’re travelling back to the 18th Century, following in the footsteps of those young British aristocrats who were despatched to Italy on their ‘Grand Tour’. The historic splendours of The Grand Tour remain just as […]
Plan your perfect getaway with the new Italia! Guide to Italian Lakes & Islands 2023 – on sale now! Offering a breathtaking wealth of beauty and diversity, this new issue aims to bring you the best of every destination. Whatever type of trip you’re looking for – be it cultural city break, family beach getaway, […]
After two years of pandemic-imposed travel restrictions, Lorenza Bacino enjoys an extended trip to Lake Como, the Cinque Terre and Sardinia with her teenage daughter… It was with some trepidation that I embarked upon a month-long trip with my 16-year-old daughter as a post-exam treat. She’d been involved in the decision-making from the start, using […]
From tracking Italy’s ‘big five’ to honing your photography skills or wild volunteering, Italy offers a wealth of travel opportunities to bring you closer to the natural world, says Jenny Oldaker… You’ve seen the treasures of the Renaissance in Florence, marvelled at Rome’s ancient history and been awestruck by Amalfi’s glittering coastline. What next? Italy […]
Our 2023 edition of the Italia! Tuscany Guide is here, bringing you the very best travel inspiration, advice and itineraries to make the most of your next trip to this much-loved region of Italy. Steeped in culture, Tuscany offers the independent traveller a wealth of destinations: with tranquil corners away from the tourist trail, as well […]
Winter is a great time to visit Florence, and you will see the city in a new light – though if it does happen to snow while you’re there, you’ve been very lucky! You might not find an excuse to stop for a gelato quite as often, but you will avoid the worst of the […]
Our brand new Rome & the South Italy Guide is here, and it’s absolutely brimming with travel advice and inspiration for visiting both Italy’s capital and the region beyond. Discover the very best of the Eternal City and its many classical and contemporary attractions, from food and places to stay, to history, culture, activities and attractions. […]
The new Italia! City Guide: City Breaks & Weekend Escapes is on sale now Our brand new issue of Italia! City Guide is here! This 116-page Italian travel guide is crammed with inspiration, tips and advice from our expert travel writers for your next trip to il bel paese. The cities and towns of Italy are ideal destinations […]
Rachael Martin is spoilt for choice as she picks out ten good reasons why Liguria is a favourite destination for all the family Images by Foto Archivio Agenzia In Liguria unless otherwise stated Home to the ancient Liguri and later the maritime Republic of Genoa, Liguria’s spectacular coastline, pastel-coloured villages, well-equipped beaches and mild climate […]
Val Nicastro explores this quiet corner of Lombardy known as ‘the Little Loire’ for its picturesque castles in a rural landscape and its traditional village life – and its great local produce Images by Val Nicastro The Lomellina region is an unspoiled little pocket of rural southwestern Lombardy, between Milan and Alessandria, stretching towards the […]