Venice

Canazei

Join the Fun of the Ladin Carnival in Canazei

7 December, 2015

It’s no secret that the Italians love a carnival! From the Battle of the Oranges in Piedmont to the vibrant spectacle of the Venice Carnivale, these joyful celebrations are one of the best ways to enjoy the country’s colourful traditions. If you’re spending January or February in the picturesque ski village of Canazei, in the Dolomites, you should definitely make time in your ski schedule to take part in the fabulous, folky Ladin Carnival. Celebrating Ladin Tradition The Ladin culture is spread across the valleys and mountains of the Tyrol, in Northern Italy. This proud ethnic group maintains a strong

Selva Gardena

The Magic of Christmas in Selva Gardena

5 December, 2015

The Val Gardena Valley, in Italy’s Dolomites, casts its spell over visitors at any time of the year. With invigorating hiking in summer and superb skiing in winter, the region is also steeped in Tyrolean charm. But in the village of Selva Gardena, although it could just be a trick of the winter light playing off the snow, it seems that around Christmas time a little bit of magic really does happen beneath the shadow of the majestic Stella Ronde. Ice Show Christmas on Ice? You may think you’ve seen it all before, but they do things a little differently

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Celebrity Spotting on the Slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo

13 October, 2015

The ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo is located at the heart of the Valle d’Ampezzo in north-eastern Italy. In the early 1920s Ernest Hemingway became a trend setter in putting Cortina on the map when he first dropped in here to write one of his first published works. Little did he know that in the years to come his pretty mountain retreat would become a playground for the rich and famous. During the 1950s and 60s, Hollywood superstars including Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn frequented the resort earning it the reputation of Salotto dei Famosi. The

Venedig

A Few Highlights of La Biennale 2015, Venice

30 July, 2015

Running until late November, the world-famous La Biennale is unmissable for anyone with even the most passing interest in art. People travel from all over just to attend the renowned festival, which features over 136 artists in 89 national participations, on show in the Giardini and the Arsenale as well as in several palaces scattered around the city centre. With such a broad array of artists, you might want to start with a few of the highlights, especially if you feel overwhelmed by the choice or if your time in the city is limited. Camille Norment – Norway Norment works

Mestre

The Highlights of Mestre, the Mainland of Venice.

28 July, 2015

The town of Mestre is a mainland suburb of Venice and, although much more modern, industrial and less historically significant than Venice itself, Mestre does have its own character and a history worth exploring. It also makes for a much cheaper alternative than Venice in terms of hotels and eating out. While most people would agree that Mestre doesn’t have the charm of its more famous neighbour and none of the romantic canals, it also doesn’t have the inflated price tags or the huge influx of tourists. There is no getting away, however from the fact that people come to

Lido di Jesolo

Going Beach Side in Lido di Jesolo

7 July, 2015

Think of Venice and you don’t necessarily think of going to the beach, but Lido di Jesolo, the purpose-built beach resort on the Adriatic Coast is a haven for lovers of sun, sand and the seaside. It makes a great excursion from Venice and is a nice change to a day’s sightseeing in the city. Introducing Lido di Jesolo Originally a small town located near the northern end of the lagoon that makes up a huge part of the Veneto region, Jesolo is ideally located close to a pretty sandy seashore. When, in the early twentieth century, beach holidays became

Venecia

Top Attractions and Events in Venice

4 June, 2015

Venice is one of the planet’s most iconic destinations. It is located on one of 117 small islands connected by over 400 bridges spanning the 177 canals which together make up the Venetian Lagoon. The city is a World Heritage Site of incomparable beauty with stunning architecture lining its complex network of waterways. Visitors discover the many treasures of its historic centre on foot or by water as it is inaccessible to motor vehicle transport. But there is an enormous price to pay for a city commonly referred to as the “Queen of the Adriatic”, as it simply cannot cope

Venise

Eat Like A Local in Venice

12 February, 2015

Venice is one of Europe’s most romantic cities but unlike most of Europe’s cities eating out here does not have to be spoiled by hefty price tags and pretentious food. While the city does attract millions of tourists and the inevitable tourist restaurant is still bursting at the seams, it is possible to find the real heart of the gastronomic culture in Venice and a few tips are all you need. As when visiting any new place, if you want to get off the beaten track you should do what the locals do when it comes to food, and the

Corvara in Badia. The Dolomites

THE DOLOMITES

4 November, 2014

The development of regional airports is a tried and tested way of providing a significant economic boost to local economies. A case in point is that of Bergamo in the foothills of the Alps which has never looked back since 2003 when it became a base for the budget airline Ryanair and was marketed as Milan (Bergamo). Today it is Italy’s 4th busiest airport dealing with around 9 million passengers per year. On the other hand there are the small regional airports such as Bolzano—Dolomiti in the Dolomite mountains which lies within a very short distance of some of Italy’s

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