7 luxury experiences in Venice in only 24 hours
When you live in a small mountain town up in the white Dolomites you grab any chance to drive…
Photograph of the week: Colosseum, Rome
Built between 72AD and 80AD under the Emperor Vespasian, today the Colosseum takes pride of place in the heart…
Top 10 places to sail in Italy
With its endless coast and splendorous sunny and mild Mediterranean climate, Italy is a paradise for pleasure boating. Italy’s…
Top 5 Summer holiday ideas in the Alps
Once the snow melts and reveals an altogether different world, the mountains become a verdant playground, lush and alluring….
10 top tips for your first trip to Florence
When Stendhal visited Florence in 1817, he was so moved by a visit to Santa Croce and the sight…
10 of the best places to stay in Europe this Spring
Why wait until Summer to get away this year? The Spring can be the perfect time to get away…
5 amazing luxury villas to visit in 2016
Villa holidays are the ideal choice for family getaways, providing a winning combination of privacy and independence whilst offering…
Walk on the wild side – Tour du Mont Blanc
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a walking trail in the French, Italian and Swiss Alps, a 180km…
The things I miss after leaving the Cinque Terre
After raising a family and living in Monterosso for 27 years, I decided it was time for another change….
The best gardens and parks in and around Rome
With Spring in the air in Rome, now is the perfect time to get outside and explore. Rome’s open…
6 luxury experiences in Rome
If youre looking for a luxurious city break, spend a few days taking in the sights and soaking in…
Photograph of the week: Civita di Bagnoregio
This is a photograph of Civita di Bagnoregio which is an Italian hill town about 2 hours north of…
5 of Rome’s most romantic spots
The city of Rome, with its scattered remains of ancient history, abounding sunshine, cobblestone streets and incandescent fountains, is…
Top 5 child-friendly ‘eco’ resorts in Europe
With children in tow, there are many extra things to consider when planning a trip abroad. Additional luggage allowance…
10 lakeshore villas for an unforgettable Spring getaway
Spring is round the corner and, as the days get longer and the temperatures warmer, it is the perfect…
A safe and undisturbed haven for the solo woman
The mountain town of San Candido is the perfect base camp for a solo woman to conquer the imposing…
