Category: Italy
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Sorrento Holiday Review
Italy is one of my favourite places. I have been many times before and have visited Tuscany, Lake Garda, Venice, Verona, Florence, and Rome. I’m just back from Sorrento which is near Naples on the Amalfi coast in southern Italy. The area is otherwise known as the Neapolitan Riviera. We flew from Manchester airport to Naples.…
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All roads lead to magnificent Rome
While all roads may no longer lead to Rome, many of the cheap flights from UK airports do, with the Italian capital now firmly established as the ideal choice for a weekend break. Though its attractions are many and varied, Rome is in essence a living, breathing museum, showcasing the height of the Roman civilization alongside the glories…
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Glamorous yet charmingly simple, Sardinia has it all
Formula One boss and successful entrepreneur Flavio Briatore and his model fiancee Elisabetta Gregoraci are the latest in a long line of big names to choose the beautiful beaches of Sardinia to get away from the pressures of an A-list lifestyle. While Flavio’s famous Billionaire’s Club is on the Italian island, the loved-up couple instead…
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Enjoy the charm and elegance of Portofino
Just like most retired couples, the Blairs have been taking it easy since Tony stepped down as prime minister. However, while many settle for a week’s caravanning in the south of England, the couple have been soaking up the sun on the French Cote D’Azur and the Italian Riviera, courtesy of their good friend Bono.…
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Braving the Volcanic Eruptions of Mt Etna
Sylvia Kenny, of Leeds City College Travel & Tourism department, has just returned from a holiday on the island of Sicily and in this guest blog article she tells us how much she enjoyed the island and her trip up Mt Etna, despite the daily volcanic eruptions! Leaving behind the green and pleasant land of…
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The Best Hotels in Rome
We are often asked where is the best place to stay in Rome. Well, I say to them it doesn’t matter where you stay because you are in one of the most fascinating cities in the world with an incredible history. All you need is a bed because all you will remember about Rome is…
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Milan to Lake Como
What’s the best way to get to Lake Como from Milan airport ? We are an independent travel agent and every day we provide advice for our customers about their holidays. One of today’s questions was about the best and cheapest way to get to Lake Como from Milan airport. This is the advice we gave…
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The Italian Lakes – Beauty at its Best
The Italian Lakes are one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and maybe even Europe. I love going to the Italian Lakes because there is a mixture of wonderful scenery, large expanses of water, historic towns and great Italian restaurants.The Italian Lakes occupy the northern part of Italy but, in fact, they also cross…
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Watercolour Painting courses in Italy
Italy is a wonderful country. It is one of my personal favourite holiday destinations. It has everything from history, wonderful buildings, culture, amazing scenery and a cosmopolitan feel to it. Italy, in my opinion, oozes style. The food is great. Their local shops sell home grown local produce that overflows with taste and the wine…
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Venice Sinks Under The Weight Of Vending Machines & Handbags
Venice is one of our most popular city break destinations. Personally as well, I love the place. If you haven’t been to Venice yet, then you should make the effort to go because it is one of the most unusual cities in the world. It is very easy to get lost in Venice as the…