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Italy is renowned for its natural beauty but it's also well-known for its heaving tourist numbers. As summer makes its way to Europe, so many Brits will be flocking to Italy, however, there’s a lesser-known spot that offers all the hallmarks of a perfect Italian break - that’s free from the crowds. An Italian travel expert has offered her inside kn...

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Vietri sul Mare is a small town in southern Italy, along the Amalfi Coast. Located just about three miles to the east of Salerno, it is considered the gateway to one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world. Unlike its more glamorous neighbors such as Positano and Amalfi, Vietri sul Mare has a quieter charm, paired with a strong local...

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For years, the Amalfi Coast has been a magnet for travellers seeking breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and picturesque villages clinging to dramatic cliffs. While places like Positano and Amalfi continue to draw in throngs of tourists, those looking for a quieter, more authentic experience might find their answer in Castellabate, a hidden gem th...

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There is no better place than Italy to celebrate love: its timeless charm, cities rich in history, breathtaking landscapes, and irresistible cuisine make it the perfect destination for a romantic experience. Valentine's Day is the ideal occasion to be enchanted by its beauty, rediscover the magic of unique scenery, and create unforgettable moments...

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The Amalfi Coast has been a very popular destination for decades. With its craggy cliffs, colourful villages and timeless Mediterranean ambience, it seems to have found the ideal mix of factors to draw in crowds of visitors year after year. And this idyllic and picturesque setting has unsurprisingly caught the eye of many a film-maker. So for those...

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So you’re planning to visit Amalfi. Here are the top tourist faux pas on Amalfi and how to avoid them for a fun and beautiful trip to the Amalfi Coast. Amalfi is an iconic Italian destination that draws visitors from around the globe, all eager to soak in its celebrated views and vibrant culture. However, the Amalfi Coast’s beauty and popularity co...

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Swerving the Amalfi Coast, I took advantage of a new twice-a-week flight from London Stansted to Salerno and instead pivoted south on a spacious and picturesque 90-minute Italo train to Maratea, Potenza, a town set high above the Gulf of Policastro dubbed ‘the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea.’ An ornate, spurting fountain in the Old Town’s Piazza Vitol...

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Anyone who has paid a visit to charming Italy knows all about its gastronomic sensorial signatures: the tang of tomatoes, the smell of fresh basil, and, of course, citric sips of limoncello. The good thing is that regardless of the stamps on your passport, the sunny yellow liqueur has the unique ability to mentally transport you to the Amalfi Coast...

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On September 19th, 2023, my partner Michael and I departed from Boston to Rome for a three-month trip to Europe. How did we get to this point in our lives where we could drop all responsibility and go? I call this our “semester abroad”. If the college kids do it, why can’t two adults in their early 60’s? We planned and embarked on an amazing journe...

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Ambika Mathur was sitting on her parents’ couch, watching “Emily in Paris” and feeling sorry for herself. It was summer 2022. Ambika, a California-based model, was feeling “kind of stagnant.” She’d just broken up with her long-term partner and moved back in with her parents at the age of 25. And while she was regularly shooting commercials, nothing...

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