5 most romantic places in Italy (that aren’t Venice)

Romantic view of sunset behind Mount Etna, Taormina, Italy

Heralded as one of the most romantic countries in the world, Italy has no end of date-worthy spots to choose from. So move over Venice, these are truly the most romantic destinations in Italy… 1. Florence It sometimes seems as though Florence’s magnificent architecture and piazze were designed to please enamoured couples. Not only does […]

48 Hours in Mantua

Sarah Lane takes a relaxing stroll around the lakeside oasis in Lombardy to find out more about nesting storks, Latin poets and the singularly rampant Gonzaga dynasty Approaching Mantua from the east you’re presented with the captivating sight of the city’s fairy-tale skyline, seemingly afloat on its watery foundations. Mantua is built in the middle […]