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Anyone who has ever visited Basilicata in their life will surely be surprised and fascinated by its pristine territory, among the few not to have been flooded by industries, companies and concrete buildings.   The region still retains a historical, artistic and cultural heritage of immense value, evident especially in the city of Matera, as well as...

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Imagine receiving a postcard picturing a beautiful village overlooking the calm and intense blue waters of a lake, surrounded by the majestic mountain landscape of the Alps foothills, the houses that stand out with their warm colors in contrast with the lush surrounding nature and, above all, an ancient bridge that connects two banks of the same to...

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Wouldn’t it be fine to explore the inside of Brunelleschi’s Dome, the one that caps the Duomo of Florence? It’s simple to do. Well, once past the entrance exercise of ascending the 463 narrow steps that is. Ok, so you’ve been warned. No fair knocking the stars off the review because the narrow stairs were a pain. The whoosh of electric elevators we...

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When I first moved to the Castelli Romani, my husband Ettore and I would go on day trips to more remote areas of Lazio almost every weekend. There are so many interesting ancient and medieval towns, mountains with virtually empty trails, lagoons with flamingos, local ski resorts, and of course, some of the most incredible food and wine culture I ha...

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The word “castle” easily conjures images of grandeur and royalty, places where mere mortals dare not dwell. Fortunately, many of Italy’s historic castles deliver the appropriate and expected visual fantasy. Some, however, are set apart. Ischia’s Castello Aragonese is one such gem. Dominating its own rocky islet, the castle’s distinct profile and pr...

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Italian Ministry of Tourism has announced that Italy is the second destination for 2023, as 39% of accommodation facilities have been booked on online platforms, standing ahead of France and Spain, which recorded increases of 14 and two%, respectively. Airline bookings rose by 14% in the first half of August compared to the same period in the previ...

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Whether it's harvest time, at the end of summer, beginning of autumn, or any other time of the year, it’s always the right time to visit wine territories and wineries that share the beauty of the landscape, a wealth of history and typical foods. The famous English magazine, “Decanter” has drawn up its list of the “50 Best Wine Trips”. Given the his...

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Though Italy has become a year-round destination over the past few seasons, bustling with visitors even in the historically quiet winter months, summer remains the busiest time of year to visit by far. We always try to nudge travelers towards the calmer and cooler spring and fall seasons, but book the bulk of our client trips in the months between...

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Italy might be the destination for romantic holidays or honeymoons, but with its abundance of cultural and artistic heritage, world-renowned cuisine, natural beauty and spectacular beaches, it’s an ideal place to lose yourself in as a solo traveler. Now, seeing the country as part of a tour group is completely fine, but there’s something about doin...

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With over 7,500 kilometres of coastline, Italy offers beaches of all types, from long stretches of fine sand to rocky coves, not to mention the equipped beaches, some of which offer a heavenly setting.  It is not possible to talk about breathtaking beaches and crystal clear waters without our thoughts turning immediately to Sardinia: for many Itali...

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