Looking to explore Ascoli Piceno? Here’s all the top tips from where to dine, where to stay and what to see and do! WHAT TO SEE AND DO ➤ Pinoteca Civica Piazza Arringo The Pinoteca Civica, Ascoli Piceno’s principal art gallery, is housed in the grand Palazzo Arringo and has more than 800 works of […]
From sun, sea and sand to clubs, parties and theme-parks to history, style and serenity, Rimini offers every pleasure. Fleur Kinson thinks it might be the happiest place in the world… Beach babylon. Nightclubbing mecca. Hedonist’s paradise. You wouldn’t expect to rock up to such a place on a humble bicycle, but that’s how I […]
Planning to explore Rimini? Here’s all the top tips from where to dine, where to stay and what to see and do! WHAT TO SEE AND DO ➤ THE BEACH Rimini’s prime attraction is its nine miles of sand. In the summer you’ll wander agog past endless rows of colourful sun umbrellas, uninhibited sun-bathers, and […]
Follow Marina Spironetti as she discovers the western area of the Bay of Naples, retracing her ancestoral Roman footsteps –with history, legends and the volcano’s own curiosity shop… As soon as I step into my room at the Hotel Parker’s, in Naples’ stylish Vomero district, I head towards the window. I quickly open the blinds […]
Planning to explore beyond Naples and visiting the Campi Flegrei? Here’s all the top tips from where to dine, where to stay and what to see and do! WHERE TO EAT Wine lovers won’t be disappointed by the great tradition of the white Phlegrean Fields, the mellow red Piedirosso, and the incomparable white Falanghina. Local […]
Marina Spironetti explores the most beautiful seaside locations in eastern Liguria, while learning how to become an old salt… How do you say lupo di mare?” “Hmm… salty sea dog,” Kate answered. “Oh well, I think I am more of an unsalted land bear.” “So am I,” exclaimed my friend Silvana. Aside from a few […]
Sunshine, sea, shopping and scooters – the things you can rely on in Sorrento throughout the year. Hannah Bellis discovers the sides of Sorrento it may be easy to miss… Whatever time of year you visit Sorrento, it always seems to be sunny, from the cheerful yellow façade of the church of Santa Maria del […]
Planning a trip to Sorrento? Here’s all the top tips from where to dine, where to stay and the cost of swimming! Things you’ll find it hard to do in Sorrento ➤ Swim The sea is all around you, and looks fabulous sparkling in the sun. But it’s not easy to get to the water […]
There is a fresh wind on the Lake, a coming together of cycling enthusiasts who want to make this area a go-to destination for two-wheeled adventurers. Jon Palmer gets on his bike… Alongside its reputation as a very reasonable place to lounge by the hotel pool and read a book, Lake Garda is also a […]
Off the beaten track, and yet still within striking distance of Bari airport, Conversano’s relaxed atmosphere offers a peaceful and easy break. Jane Gifford flies down to Puglia… It’s early evening in the centro storico, the historical centre of the ancient little walled town of Conversano in the Bari district of Puglia. The town is […]