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Dating back to the 6th century BC when the Greeks first settled here, the town of Taormina on Sicily’s north-east coast is no stranger to foreign visitors. Yet 2017 was a historic year for this beautiful, cliff-top location as Donald…
If the idea of soaking up the sun on a soft sandy beach with turquoise waters gently lapping on the shore seems like a far off dream, then think again. Yes, it is true that the Caribbean and other distant…
The Italian island of Sardinia is the second largest in the whole Mediterranean region. Lying south of Corsica and west of mainland Italy it has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times. Reminders of the many civilisations which have…
Dating back to 312BC, the Appian Way was one of the most important roads ever built under the Roman Empire. Heading south out of Rome this thoroughfare would eventually reach the port city of Brindisi in the ‘heel of Italy’…
The city of Bari in south-eastern Italy has long played an important strategic role in the Adriatic Sea. Today it is the capital of the Italian region of Puglia (Apulia) which is well known for its historic hill towns, beautiful…
For many centuries the north-east coast of Sicily has been considered of major strategic importance to the many civilisations who have settled here. Messina is the region’s busy ferry port which serves as a major transport hub for the high…
So, you’ve planned the ultimate holiday by booking a trip to Lake Garda, located in the stunning Italian lakes district? Feeling pretty smug, aren’t you? And rightly so, because the area is truly one of the most picturesque, exciting and…
The port city of Catania lies in the shadow of Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily. Standing at more than 3300m, Etna is Europe’s largest and most active volcano which continues to erupt several times per year. Its…
The city of Ancona on Italy’s north-east coast was originally settled by the Greeks as far back as 387 BC. Its role as an important seaport on the Adriatic was secured centuries later when the Roman Emperor Trajan developed its…
If you adore the stunning Alpine setting of Europe’s ski resorts but want a new challenge that doesn’t involve skis, then why not try the Cortina Snow Run. This 17km night time run – held on 25 February next year…
Rome is Italy’s historic capital. Renowned for its Roman heritage, most travellers stick to the traditional tourist checklist. They visit of the Colosseum, then the Pantheon and won’t leave until they’ve tossed a coin into the Trevi Fountain. If you’re…
Ahh Italia. Aren’t we all just a little envious of the visions of love, landscape and lifestyle it invokes? Luckily for the rest of the world, Italy extends a warm welcome to visitors and, whether you’re in it for a…
While it’s simply one of the medieval proverbs that have made their way into our modern vernacular, when you arrive in Italy it’s actually quite easy to believe that all roads really do lead to Rome – and if they…
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