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'Leonardo Musuem' in Vinci, Tuscany reopens

19 March, 2020

The museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci in his hometown has reopened to the public, meaning you can tour Tuscany and enjoy a visit to the place dedicated to Italy’s genius. The museum is located in the Castello dei Conti…

Rome: Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera of Villa Borghese

19 March, 2020

The famous orangery of Villa Borghese, after years of neglecting, has been restored to its pristine beauty. The place undoubtedly is worth visiting. Your children will be delighted by it: orange trees, meadows and fountains; a small heaven on earth…

Italian cooking lessons and regional cuisine: discovering Friuli and the herbs of Carnia

19 March, 2020

Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region is one to explore for its amazing Italian white wines, food, and interesting culture and history. What’s more, it has wonderful scenery and landscape, and is the gateway to Slovenia and eastern Europe. The mountain…

Florence luxury hotels – Grand hotel Villa Medici

19 March, 2020

Situated in the heart of Florence, between the river and the old town, the amazing 18th century Villa Medici was converted into a five star hotel several years ago; despite the rearrangement of its layout, the place has retained all…

Luxury Turin accommodation: Villa Matilde Relais

19 March, 2020

More Turin luxury accommodation after the Villa Matilde Relais is available at the Bella Rosina Relais near Venaria Reale, in the Mandria national park. It might not have the same grand setting as other Italian villas, but it has some…

Italian Royal Palace of Caserta: tours and ticket information

19 March, 2020

This weekend is the last chance this summer opening season in Italy, to see the Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy’s version of Versailles. The summer tour of the palace includes a guided tour of the Italian palace gardens, a bus…

Two 7 star hotels to be inaugurated in Sardinia

18 March, 2020

7 star hotels are as rare as hen’s teeth, but Sardinia will soon be the only place on earth to boast two super luxury hotels; the Pitrizza hotel and hotel Cervo both in Porto Cervo will in fact be upgraded…

Spring in Italy: exploring Castelli Romani

18 March, 2020

With the arrival of Spring and fine weather we can at last plan day-trips to the countryside and enjoy, after a long winter , the heart-stopping beauty of mother nature. For those of you who live in Rome or nearby…

The world's most disappointing tourist attractions: the Spanish Steps in Rome

15 March, 2020

This is probably old hat news by now, but there are some destinations in Europe, around the world and in Italy that don’t live up to expectations. Apparently one of these is the Spanish Steps in Rome.According to professional backpacker…

Palazzo Madama, house of the Italian Senate

15 March, 2020

The discount that Italian senators got off the menu at the cafeteria located inside Palazzo Madama, house of the Italian Senate, caused quite a stir here in Italy, but thank heaven things have now quieted down and discounts are not…

Italy's top five travel destinations: from Pisa to Genoa and homemade pesto

15 March, 2020

Italy’s top five destinations for travel, according to the Italians themselves on the Trivago travel site, have turned up a couple of surprises. For future travel tips to Italy, you can check out these destinations yourself, a couple of which…

Luxury hotels in Ischia: Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa, Casamicciola

15 March, 2020

Located at Casamicciola, Ischia, the Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa is known for the elegance of its rooms and quality of its service. Guests can relax at the spa which offers a wide range of therapies and treatments or enjoy…

Luxury holidays in Sicily: Therasia Resort, Vulcano island

14 March, 2020

Situated on Vulcano, one of the most beautiful islands off the coast of Sicily, the Theresia hotel is second to none when it comes to luxury accommodations and high quality service (it’s a great favourite with the rich and famous…

Weekend packages to Italy: beauty and day spa offers at the Belvedere Wellness Hotel in Riccione

14 March, 2020

A summer holiday in Italy can be spent on one of Italy’s many beautiful beaches, and if you’re looking for a little nightlife as well, heading to Emilia Romagna and hitting the discos of Riccione or Rimini with the beautiful…

Luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodations in Rome: Villa Laetitia

14 March, 2020

Time magazine has just praised it as one of the nicest and most comfortable boarding houses in Rome and it’s therefore very probable that from now on Villa Laetitia in the Prati district will received thousands of availability requests from…

E-vai electric car sharing in Milan: driving in Italian traffic

14 March, 2020

If you want to throw yourself into the jungle of Italian traffic, but be environmental while you’re at it, the Milan transport system has introduced an electric car sharing scheme for the city. The scheme is in its teething stage…

Italy's best hotels: Forbes Traveler lists 30 Italian hotels among best in world

14 March, 2020

While travelling in Italy, especially in the big tourist cities of Rome, Venice, Milan and Florence, presents many accommodation problems, especially if you’re on a travel budget in Italy. Everyone who’s ever been here has nightmare stories to tell, but…