
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 Cagliari
From ancient to exotic, Cagliari has it all. Sardinian resident Heather Browne spends a weekend getting to grips with the island’s colourful capital In attractive centre boasting vibrant culture and history? More...

Island of Traditions – Part 1
Photojournalist Marina Spironetti travelled to inland Sardinia and the remote region of Barbagia to document the most fascinating and ancient carnival traditions of the island… The glitzy atmosphere of the Costa More...

Boating for Beginners
Lisa Gerard-Sharp discovers that skippering your own boat is the best way to see Venice at a leisurely pace – and it’s easier than you’d think… Henry James thought that, “Everyone interesting, appealing, More...

Italia! issue 106 is on sale now
The September issue of Italia! is on sale now and is filled with inspiration to tantalise your Italian dreams. Join our editor Hannah Bellis for 48 hours in the Aeolian Islands where she finds the best places to More...