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Author: Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande

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Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande is Founder and Director at Passepartout Homes, a curated portfolio of spacious villas, selected for their ease of accommodating extended families, large groups, weddings, corporate retreats and other private events. The company was born out of her desire to share her family holiday home combined with a passion for travel and interior design. Paola prides herself for knowing each client by name and is dedicated to learning their idea of perfect holiday home. Besides running Passepartout Homes, Paola also works as digital Marketing and Social Media Manager for luxury holiday villas and advises home owners on vacation rental best practices.

5 of the best restaurants in Salento

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande April 27, 2017July 13, 2017

Best known as the Tuscany of the South, Salento is a region in Puglia steeped in history, surrounded by…

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Top 5 golf courses in the Italian Alps

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande March 31, 2017July 13, 2017

Its hard to envisage a more stunning location for golf than one found amongst the spectacular vistas of the…

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Bahamian bliss in the Berry Islands

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande November 12, 2015

The Bahamas has no shortage of busy resorts and gaudy hotels. The capital Nassau’s Atlantis Paradise Island offers perhaps…

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Tranquil skiing in Sestrière

Tranquil skiing in Sestrière

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande October 13, 2015October 13, 2015

It’s an eternal conundrum facing European skiing enthusiasts – how to enjoy the unique blend of food, culture and…

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Urban highlights of Sicily

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande September 15, 2015

Sicily is the perfect Autumn destination, frequently remaining pleasantly warm until well into November. Its attractions are innumerable, including…

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Gastronomy in Provence for fine palates

Gastronomy in Provence for fine palates

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande August 17, 2015August 18, 2015

Provence, a region which has always been rich in distinctive culinary offerings, from bouillabaisse to tapenade, has seen a…

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5 fantastic ways to experience the Okanagan Valley

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande July 22, 2015July 21, 2015

Think of a sunny destination and Canada may not immediately come to mind, but did you know that the…

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The natural highlights of Arcachon Bay

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

Mention of the South of France conjures up numerous images, many featuring yachts, casinos and fast cars. Whilst these…

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5 things to do in Croatia for the perfect family break

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande June 16, 2015June 24, 2015

With 1800 km of coastline and over 1000 islands, diverse landscapes, and plenty of outdoor activities to choose from,…

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Bruges: Belgium’s capital of fine dining

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande May 25, 2015September 13, 2015

The small Belgian town of Bruges is an enchanting place of medieval buildings, narrow cobblestone streets and romantic canals….

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Wild beauty and adventure in the Faroe Islands

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande May 13, 2015

The Faroe Islands found themselves making world headlines a couple of months ago, when it was the very best…

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5 fabulous things to do in Otranto

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande April 28, 2015

The peninsula of Salento is one of my favourite Italian destinations and one I keep coming back to. Located…

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5 not-to-be-missed UNESCO sites in Italy

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande March 13, 2015

UNESCO’s World Heritage status designates places of “outstanding universal value to humanity” by inscribing them on the World Heritage…

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3 perfect Spring destinations for couples

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande February 24, 2015

Valentine’s Day has once again been and gone, which may be a relief to many people. Setting aside the…

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24 hours in Lecce: 10 things to do and see

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande January 20, 2015January 15, 2015

Lecce is an ancient and beautiful city known as the ‘Florence of the South’ because of its ornate Baroque…

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6 of the best outdoor skating rinks around the world

ByPaola Fiocchi Van den Brande December 13, 2014

Winter is not all about staying inside by a fire, but also getting out in the fresh air and…

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