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Italian cocktails: summer with the "Mela del Peccato"

24 April, 2020
With 30-degree days here, we’re right into summer in Italy, and for a seasonal cocktail, we look at the “Mela del Peccato” or “Apple of Sin”. It’s a new liquor made from apple juice and pureé, from the Distillerie Bonollo…

Italian food and wine matching: Sushi with Soave and Bardolino

24 April, 2020
The presence of sushi in Italy has really captured the imagination of the natives here, who often seek out new establishments serving the Japanese delicacy. Angelo Peretti, who manages a blog entirely dedicated to the Bardolino territory and its wine…

Italian fashion: Fendi Leather sandals

22 April, 2020
Summer has come at last and these pair of ultra-chic cruise sandals by Fendi should be on your shopping list! They will add a touch of true glamour to your appearance and will look gorgeous with white cropped pants or…

Sardinia's top beaches: Tuerredda

20 April, 2020
One of Sardinia’s most beautiful beaches is the Tuerredda beach in the south-east of Sardegnatura Capo Malfatano and Capo Spartivento. This Italian beach is located about seven kilometres from Teulada and is described by Giro di Vento as being about…

Environmental camping for a summer holiday in Italy

18 April, 2020
With Easter this weekend, many are already planning their summer in Italy, and with the economic downturn it looks as though camp grounds and other budget accommodation will come into their own. After the camp grounds in Tuscany website, we…

Ilary Blasi and icecream spread in new commercial

17 April, 2020
Here is Ilary Blasi, famous Italian showgirl and wife of Francesco Totti, in the new advertising campaign for Vodafone. The Italian summer has taken off in the last couple of weeks, and we’re seeing more of these kinds of ads,…

Giorgio Armani: luxury holiday on Main Armani yacht

17 April, 2020
Italian celebrities love their luxury Italian summer holidays, and who better than Giorgio Armani to show us how it’s done? The Italian fashion designer has spent his holidays in Calabria, touring on the Armani luxury yacht, Main by Codecasa.The luxury…

Italian festivals: Ferragosto

16 April, 2020
Given that today is August 15 and is one of the biggest holidays of the year in Italy, we thought we’d give you a run-down as to what it’s all about. While most Italians will say they don’t know why…

Italy's best beaches for 2009

16 April, 2020
Tourists who are planning to visit Italy net summer will be happy to know that the number of Italian beaches deserving a blue flag are now 227 which is 21 more than 2008. As you know blue flags are granted…

Easter holidays in Rome: hotel offers and long vacations

15 April, 2020
Easter in Italy is a great way to spend the holiday and it seems that the Belpaese is a favourite destination for many English and international travellers, especially to Rome. The eternal city is at the top of the preferred…

Carla Bruni in bikini on holiday

12 April, 2020
These pics show Carla Bruni on the beach for a summer holiday with her husband, French president Nicolas Sarkozy. Who is the most famous Italian woman in the world? Patrizia D’Addario, for her exploits with Silvio Berlusconi, Elisabetta Canalis for…

Italian nightlife: Notte Rosa at Rimini

12 April, 2020
Rimini’s Notte Rosa took place on Saturday, involving the entire Emilia Romagna riviera, from Comacchio to Cattolica. More than 300 free events took place from dusk to dawn, including concerts, games, dinners and beach discos.Rimini was the location for artists…

Pantelleria Island in Sicily: perfect summer holiday in Italy

11 April, 2020
Pantelleria Island in Sicily is famous for its sweet Italian wine, natural beauty and stunning landscapes. To plan your summer holiday, see the Pantelleria Island site for information on Pantelleria Island hotels, resorts, house stays and tourist facilities.The site includes…

Italy's best beaches: the Marina at Viareggio in Tuscany

11 April, 2020
Tuscany is not just famous for its historic cities of art like Florence and Siena, it also has the most beautiful coastline, if you’re looking for a beach holiday in Italy. Viareggio is located in the province of Lucca, in…

Classic beaches in Italy: a summer holiday at Grado

10 April, 2020
When I was learning Italian, we had a lesson on beach culture and Italian beaches which included the strange concept of change rooms, sun beds and rows on rows of beach umbrellas. This fantastic photo is proof of that, showing…

Summer holidays in Italy: health spa and beaches on Ischia

9 April, 2020
It’s summer in Italy and the Italians are spoiled for choice when it comes to seaside destinations. If you’re looking for some relaxation and health spas on the island of Ischia, try the Park Hotel terme Michelangelo at Lacco Ameno.…

Rome by night by bicycle

8 April, 2020
Summer in Italy’s capital of Rome marks a hot and busy city until the locals start to head for the seaside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy things from a different point of view. In fact, the eternal city…