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Itching to Travel? We are too. It looks like there will be a silver lining in 2021 after all. Stay up-to-date with all the latest news and regulations regarding non-essential travel starting as early as summer 2021.  Over the past few weeks the European Union has been swiftly working to devise a plan to begin re-opening up the bloc for free movemen...

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Monopoli is a beautiful Apulian town in Bari province, on the southern Adriatic coast. There are various theories concerning the origin of the town's name. Some refer to the term “Manopoli” (mano meaning hand) because of the 'hand shape' of the promontories and indentations of the urban coastline. This word had already been used by the Piedmontese...

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From villas to castles, from labyrinths to green oases reflected in lakes. The new portal ‘Garden Route Italia’ (GRI – gardenrouteitalia.it) presents all of this but also in-depth information on botanical species and Grand Tour-style itineraries. In total, it currently features over 200 gardens and 30 local and interregional itineraries across Ital...

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The Northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna is a foodie’s paradise. Along with the production of some of Italy’s most prized commodities — Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto — the food of the region presents a satisfying and seductive gastronomic persona all its own. More affordable and less crowded than other Italian regions,...

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What about a covid free holiday in Italy? We are on the eve of an exceptional holiday season. Although we do not know what will happen, something is sure: we want to go on holiday, and for many, the choice will fall on uncrowded places and unusual destinations. In particular, "open-air" holidays amid nature will win. Trekking, boating, farm and cyc...

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Living the experience of a seafaring existence: waking up hearing the song of seagulls, the scent of salt, eating freshly caught fish, following the rhythms of the sea and its people, in Scilla it can be done. This small village on the Costa Viola, in the south of Calabria is a jewel to be experienced. One of the symbols of Scilla is the Ruffo Cast...

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Forget the secret garden, this is the secret neighbourhood of Rome. Tucked behind the main streets of Quartiere Trieste between piazza Buenos Aires and via Tagliamento, is the bizarre and elaborate district of Coppedè. I was shown this magical place by my Roman man, obscured from the view of daily passers-by I was unaware it existed. Ok, so Rome is...

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The island of Ischia is the largest of the islands in the Gulf of Naples and offers a wide variety of accommodation and holiday opportunities: although it has an area of only about 47 square kilometres, there are six different municipalities with different administrations: Forio, Ischia, Lacco Ameno, Casamicciola, Serrara Fontana and Barano. The vi...

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At the end of October, we found ourselves in Rome with a canceled return flight to England, but it wasn’t difficult to plan how to spend the next few days until we could return home. We were spoilt for choice. All the usual sights were uncrowded, and without its usual chaotic traffic, Rome was easy to navigate. We were tempted to go further afield...

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Relaxation, fun, culture and art are the key words to describe the Romagna Riviera. One of the most popular summer destinations in Italy, the Riviera is the ideal place to spend a vacation with the whole family. A fashionable destination, with a clean and safe sea that bathes some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Let's leave for the Romagna...

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