Sally FitzGerald takes in the sights and sounds of the Brescia province, from the majestic attractions of southern Lake Garda to the hidden gems of the provincial capital city… “We will go straight to the island. We must be faster than the storm.” If I?m being honest these aren?t the first words I am hoping […]
Laura Thayer invites us to a Christmas in Amalfi… The holidays are a magical time to be in Italy. The Christmas lights twinkling across piazzas and narrow streets, the colourful decorations, the scent of cinnamon and chocolate floating out of bakeries and the surprise of coming across a band making its way through the village […]
Laura Thayer discovers the authentic Amalfi… Quiet descends on the Amalfi Coast during the month of January. After ringing in the New Year with the most dramatic fireworks display over the harbour of Amalfi, the celebrations and festive atmosphere continue right up to Epiphany, a religious holiday celebrating the manifestation of Christ and the coming […]
Hannah Bellis finds her sea legs to discover Capri, Ischia and Procida islands in the Bay of Naples… Never one to turn my nose up at a tentacle, I love the fresh flavours and life-giving buzz you only really find in the uniquely crazy, wonderful city of Naples.?I?ve had some exceptional insalata di mare in […]
Lac Cornu, located in the Parco Naturale del Mont Avic, is a serene spot for walking (and fishing) in northwestern Italy… Right on the border between France and Italy, at the centre of the Graian Alps, is a nature park with spectacular vistas. The whole area encompasses lakes, peat bogs and a rolling pine forest […]
With a building history that spans 450 years, this large Carthusian monastery is home to an array of architectural delights that are sure to intrigue any visitor… This flight of stairs, crafted from white marble, is part of the Certosa di Padula ? the second largest charterhouse in Italy. Founded in 1306 by Tommasso di […]
A lesser-known gem of northern Italy, often shrouded in mist, Marina Spironetti shows us what Cremona has to offer ? a city known as the capital of the violin industry… The diligent lady at the tourist information office has equipped me with everything I could possibly need for my short stay in Cremona: maps, leaflets […]
Jon Bickley takes his family on the trip of a lifetime to the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, only to find that it is easier than you might imagine to keep everyone happy on holiday? It started with a train journey from London and ended in a luxury resort in Sardinia ? if only all […]
Fleur Kinson picks a selection of the best activities and events to get involved with during a stay in Ravello? MUSIC IN THE OPEN AIR From March to November, the Ravello Concert Society organises numerous performances of classical music. Most are held in the peerless setting of the Villa Rufolo gardens, with jaw-dropping vistas of […]
In this Q&A a reader has a quesiton about going on a fitness holiday. Measured to fit Q. I?m keen to try a fitness holiday but don?t really know what to expect. I have average fitness that I would like to improve ? would this type of holiday be too hard for me? A. Don?t […]