Italy

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Italy, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Walking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites. Discover a classic hike.

24/12/2015 by .
Rupert Parker goes walking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites one of Europe's classic long distance treks.

Rupert Parker goes walking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites one of Europe’s classic long distance treks.

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Val Gardena. Experience Glorious Summer in The Dolomites.

19/10/2015 by .
Andy Mossack explores Val Gardena in summer and discovers art, landscapes and gastronomy in the beautiful Dolomites.

Andy Mossack explores Val Gardena in summer and discovers art, landscapes and gastronomy in the beautiful Dolomites.

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Inspector Montalbano Sicily

12/07/2015 by .
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Andy Mossack travels to the home of Inspector Montalbano Sicily to see the locations for the series.

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Walking Holiday in Le Marche. Discover Italy’s hidden gem.

16/06/2015 by .

Puglia. Perhaps Italy’s best kept secret

16/05/2015 by .
Not so long ago Puglia, at the tip of Italy’s boot, was down at heel, poor, neglected and far flung. No more

Not so long ago Puglia, at the tip of Italy’s boot, was down at heel, poor, neglected and far flung. No more. Flanked by two seas the thin peninsula is often described as ‘Italy’s best kept secret’.

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Emilia-Romagna. Discover the beautiful Jewish heart of Italy.

02/02/2015 by .

Via del Babuino is My favourite street in Rome. Discover why I love it.

26/01/2015 by .
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Andy Mossack reveals why Via del Babuino is my favourite street in Rome. Find out just why he loves it so much!

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Renting a villa in Pietrasanta. Discover a much better alternative to a hotel stay.

10/09/2014 by .
Andy Mossack explores renting a villa in Pietrasanta over a hotel stay in Tuscany's lovely town.

Andy Mossack explores renting a villa in Pietrasanta over a hotel stay in Tuscany’s lovely town.

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The Beaches of Emilia Romagna

16/06/2014 by .
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The Emilia Romagna region along Italy’s Adriatic coastal stretch is impressive. Miles and miles of soft sandy beaches, all of them clean as a whistle and family friendly. This is the thing about most Italian resort beaches, they are set up perfectly.From Lido di Volano in the north by the Po Delta to Cattolica in the south close to the border with the Marche region.There are play areas for kids where parents can sit and relax and still keep an eye on the little ones, excellent clean toilets and wash rooms and plenty of available beds and umbrellas.

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Pink Night (La Notte Rosa) in Rimini. Discover Italy’s all night pink celebration

13/06/2014 by .
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Andy Mossack joins in the fun at the annual Pink Night (La Notta Rosa) in Rimini, italy’s popular coastal resort.

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