Luxury hotel rooms by the hour, but not as you might imagine
A growing trend in the travel industry in recent years has been the offering of hotel rooms by the…
An unforgettable Venetian experience in July
The Festa del Redentore (Celebration of the Redeemer), which takes place every year during the third weekend of July, is both a…
Interview with Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes
Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, originally from Italy, moved to London in 2000, after working in Belgium and Germany. After 13…
Top 10 cycle rides in Europe
I thought I’d take a few minutes to share some of my favorite rides that Ive experienced recently. And…
And the most Blue Flag beaches in Italy can be found in…
The region of Liguria in north-west Italy, otherwise known as the Italian Riviera, has the most Blue Flag beaches…
5 highlights from a tour of the Prosecco region
Located north of Venice, in the foothills of the Dolomites, lies the Prosecco wine region, home to Italys favorite…
5 classic European hotels to visit before you die
In modern times, glass and steel has become all the fashion. Soulless glass skyscraper hotels rise tall above the…
Top 10 European Summer events for private jet travellers
Summer 2013 is set to showcase an exciting blend of sport, arts and music events all across Europe. From…
Interview with Alina Pinelli, Founder of countryslowliving.com
Alina Pinelli, together with her family Lucia and Giovanni, are the founders of countryslowliving.com (Il Fontanaro Farm, Villas & Co)…
Looking beyond star ratings for excellent, quality accommodation
“Stars are not a secure way to find the perfect hotel.” After reading this sentence in an American novel,…
Recipe of the week: Home-made vanilla ice cream (Gelato alla vaniglia)
Nothing says summer more than ice cream, and no one makes ice cream like the Italians! This authentic Italian…
Photograph of the week: the Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. This…
Explore Milans canal district and welcome the arrival of Summer at the Festa dei Navigli
While walking around the centre of Milan, it is hard to believe that the city was, in Medieval times,…
Top 5 destinations for a luxurious villa getaway
If, like us, you judge the perfect place to rest your head by its proximity to sun, sea and…
Top 5 destinations when chartering a superyacht in the Mediterranean
The West Mediterranean is the place in Europe to charter a superyacht during the Summer months. There are many different…
The history of luxury travel Emilio Pucci
When one hears resort wear, its doubtful that Olympic skiing or the Italian parliament comes to mind. Enter Emilio…
