Category: Italy

Travel in comfort on Italy’s new high-speed train

Travel in comfort on Italy’s new high-speed train

By on Oct 12, 2012 in Business Travel, Europe, Italy, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3715 times

Italy’s new Frecciarossa 1000 is setting the pace for the pace for high-speed trains in the 21st Century. For those who enjoy a little luxury, it has new interiors designed by Giugiaro: ergonomic leather seats in the Executive, Business and Premium coaches, as well as a tailor-made customer care service and gourmet menu by Vissani [...]

Interview with John-Christian Moquette, Partner at IAVRA

Interview with John-Christian Moquette, Partner at IAVRA

By on Sep 28, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 2217 times

John-Christian Moquette was born in Toronto, Canada to a Greek mother and a Dutch-Canadian father. Geneva, Switzerland was home from a young age and provided the perfect base for jetting around the world. He studied Law in the UK but his passion for travel quickly led him to the travel sector. He began his career [...]

The top 20 most expensive hotels in the world

The top 20 most expensive hotels in the world

By on Sep 17, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Seychelles, Turks and Caicos, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 23273 times

Luxury-Hotels.com has conducted a survey that identifies the most expensive hotels in the world. The findings came from an analysis of average room rates for standard double rooms in hotels around the world during the June to August 2012 summer season.  Interestingly, half of the top 10 most expensive hotels in the world are all [...]

The 5 most luxurious castle hotels in Tuscany

The 5 most luxurious castle hotels in Tuscany

By on Sep 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 6384 times

Although Sardinia (Porto Cervo) and the Amalfi Coast are Italy’s most well-known luxury holiday destinations, the country has much more exclusiveness to offer, such as private snow lodges and cabins in the mountains, luxurious masseria in Apulia, or (one of my personal favorites) castle hotels in Tuscany.  Here I share with you the 5 most [...]

And the Restaurant of the Year is…

And the Restaurant of the Year is…

By on Sep 05, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Books, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Magazines, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 2522 times

Spanish chef José Pizarro, two-Michelin-starred Tom Kerridge and Raymond Blanc protégée Ollie Dabbous were among the big winners at the inaugural Food and Travel Reader Awards held at The Royal Automobile Club on London’s Pall Mall on 3 September, 2012. In total 29 awards were handed out during a glittering evening hosted by comedian Simon [...]

Love ice cream? You’ll love this ice cream festival…

Love ice cream? You’ll love this ice cream festival…

By on Aug 25, 2012 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 681 times

Get ready ice cream fans! From 6th to 9th September 2012, Cefalù – 75 kilometres east of Palermo - will celebrate its own ice cream festival (Sherberth Festival – Festival Internazionale del Gelato a Cefalù). Along the main street it will be possible to taste ice cream made by 30 different ice cream shops in Sicily, [...]

The top 5 destinations for innovative design ideas

The top 5 destinations for innovative design ideas

By on Aug 15, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Italy, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1312 times

For travellers in search of the beautiful, the pursuit of innovative design is an exhilarating experience. While some of the top design destinations in the world are well-known to even novice design seekers, there are some that may surprise you. To start planning your next holiday, take a look at some of these cutting-edge design [...]

Riding the Venetian gondolas

Riding the Venetian gondolas

By on Jul 26, 2012 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 487 times

Riding the gondolas in Venice was one of the most relaxing and magical travel experiences I’ve had.

Create the perfect intimate Italian wedding

Create the perfect intimate Italian wedding

By on Jul 26, 2012 in Accommodation, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals   - Read 3504 times

If you’ve dreamt about a white wedding drenched in Italian sunshine but your budget doesn’t stretch to renting a small island then a luxury villa wedding may be an option. With many Italian villas enjoying perfectly landscaped grounds and enough room to host a party (and share the cost!) you could be enjoying your dream [...]

My top 5 reasons to visit the Italian town of Ferrara this Summer

My top 5 reasons to visit the Italian town of Ferrara this Summer

By on Jul 23, 2012 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1566 times

Last month two earthquakes rocked the villages and towns of northern Italy including the late medieval and Renaissance town of Ferrara. Established by the powerful Este dynasty this UNESCO World Heritage site is a town of bicycles, black magic and imposing architecture suspended in time. Although there was some damage to the magnificent buildings in [...]

The top 3 luxury thermal resorts in Tuscany

The top 3 luxury thermal resorts in Tuscany

By on Jul 16, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 1948 times

Ah the wonders of Tuscany! A never-ending line of marvels that tourists get to enjoy almost everywhere in the region! One of the most prized and luxurious activities to do in Tuscany is enjoying thermal baths. This Italian region has a very long history of hot springs and thermal resorts. Since the Etruscans, passing through [...]

5 steps to the ultimate romantic luxury escape in Venice

5 steps to the ultimate romantic luxury escape in Venice

By on Jun 29, 2012 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe   - Read 2842 times

For me, just saying “Venice” transports me completely. It conjures up the low sun casting warm light on the crumbling pastel walls of the palazzos; their heavy facades rising up from the green waters of quiet canals. If you’re not careful, Venice can be a sweltering study in weaving your way through slow moving ranks [...]

The magic of Corsica’s music festivals

The magic of Corsica’s music festivals

By on Jun 09, 2012 in Europe, Events, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 638 times

La Balagne in Corsica, with it majestic mountains, glorious white sand beaches, charming towns and villages and luxury yacht filled marinas, with not a high-rise building insight, makes a delightful setting for a wonderful variety of fesivals held throughout the summer. Two of my particular favourites are both music festivals held in the ancient town of [...]

Zuckerberg criticised for not tipping at restaurant in Rome

Zuckerberg criticised for not tipping at restaurant in Rome

By on May 30, 2012 in Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 863 times

It’s not been the best couple of weeks for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. On paper, he’s lost $4.7 billion in just 11 days and, in doing so, fallen off Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index which measures the 40 wealthiest people in the world.  (He was, briefly, at 29th in that list.)  That said, I shouldn’t think he’s [...]

On the wine trail in Italy – Soave, home to elegant whites

On the wine trail in Italy – Soave, home to elegant whites

By on May 22, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1372 times

Just a little over an hour from Venice lies the lovely walled city of Soave, the center of the wine region of the same name, and home to some wonderful refreshing white wines. The wines here are made from the Gargenega grape, either alone, or blended with Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or most traditionally, the indigenous [...]

Private access to the Sistine Chapel and several of the Vatican’s special sites

Private access to the Sistine Chapel and several of the Vatican’s special sites

By on May 17, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 1050 times

Up until recently, private access to the Sistine Chapel and tours of other rooms not available for public viewing were offered only to celebs, dignitaries and other VIPs. While not everyone may be starring in the latest blockbuster or governing international powers, travellers can now experience several of the Vatican’s special sites – think private [...]

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