A Venetian giro dombra and the top 5 bacari (wine bars)
On any trip to Venice, food lovers must treat themselves to a visit of Venices famed Rialto market. Cross…
Top 10 romantic hotels in Europe
Are you filled with starry-eyed sentiment and looking for the perfect destination for an amorous adventure? Look no further…
Top 10 places in the world to pop the question
Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to spend the rest of your life with your partner. But before the rigorous wedding planning…
3 of the best luxury hotels in Rome
We wanted to find 3 top luxury hotels for our fellow luxury travellers to enjoy in Rome and here…
Monterosso Lemon Festival, Liguria
Head for the tiny Cinque Terre village of Monterosso this Spring for an annual festival dedicated to the locally…
Recipe of the week: Crudo raw scampi and imperial prawns, wild rice and salad
This recipe demonstrates a creative interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine with particular care for local products, which come from small,…
Photograph of the week: Young deer in the wilds of Tuscany
Experiencing a real adventure has become increasingly difficult in today’s world. In years gone by, one of the most…
A fish festival with the world’s largest frying pan
If you ever think you’ve cooked for a big party, think again. Spare a thought for the Camogli Fish…
Ischia’s top 10
The Italian island of Ischia lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, about 30 km from…
A free night in the Tuscan hills
During April and May Villa Mangiacane, a 15th Century wine and olive grove estate in the Tuscan hills, is…
3 of our favourite markets in which to mingle with the locals
Who doesn’t like a spot of shopping when on holiday? And what better way to feel the pulse of…
When in Rome… a luxury trip crafted by insiders
It may have first been uttered in 387AD, but never could the saying When in Rome, do as the…
Reasons why your next holiday should be in Puglia
Puglia has something for everyone. If your dream holiday involves total relaxation on a white sand beach, or by…
5 Tuscan wines to enjoy – after youve tried Chianti
A visit to Tuscany of course involves indulging in the regions simple, fresh delicious cuisine along with a great…
See London’s Pompeii exhibition, then visit the site itself on an expert-led Amalfi cruise
In 2013, Peter Sommer Travels offers discerning travellers a unique opportunity. Only this year, is it possible to combine…
Photograph of the week: Undersea blessing at Villasimius, Sardinia
In this picture you can see the most amazing celebration of a mass in the world. Among these divers…
