2011. 5 of the Best Contemporary Art Spaces in Milan
June 13, 2017
From Rome to Naples, Italy’s great cities continue to impress travellers who want to delve into its cultural past. If, however, you’re interested in the contemporary scene, Milan is the place to be. While many tourists will be drawn to the classics – da Vinci’s The Last Supper and numerous works of ...
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2012. Urban Escapes: 5 Stunning Boutique Hotels in Milan
June 13, 2017
Milan is perfect for a short city break: a fashion capital and foodie paradise, with amazing sights, all within easy reach of airports and rail links. When it comes to staying, no matter how short, there are plenty of stunning boutique options, from indulgent romantic suites to places with buzzing b...
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2013. Spending 48 Hours in Milan? Try This Itinerary!
June 13, 2017
Milan is perfect for a 48 hour break: there are plenty of top sights at good prices, the compact city centre is quick to cover, and of course, as one of the world’s fashion capitals, there are great places for retail therapy. It’s also really easy to get to, with flights regularly running at low far...
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2014. The Literary Legacy Of Tuscany
June 07, 2017
Tuscany tours and experiences, from hiking and biking through the Tuscan countryside to unforgettable villa visits. ">Tuscany as a region is inspirational, its landscape a mix of beautiful countryside and extraordinary cities each with their own rich history. The region’s vistas pack such a punc...
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2015. Michelangelo's Treasures at Florence's Accademia Museum
June 02, 2017
It is only when you see the stunning statues created by Michelangelo in person that you begin to understand the genius of the famous Italian Renaissance sculptor and painter.
Make sure that, as part of any of the Florence tours you choose, you get time to visit the Accademia, the only museu...
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2016. Tuscany, a Literary Inspiration
June 02, 2017
Tuscany as a region is inspirational, its landscape a mix of beautiful countryside and extraordinary cities each with their own rich history. The region’s vistas pack such a punch that they can in fact be credited as the direct inspiration behind the best works of some of history’s most famous write...
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2017. The Towers of San Gimignano
June 02, 2017
If you have the luxury of choosing from a range of Tuscany toursmake sure that the hilltop town of San Gimignano is firmly on the itinerary. The Towers of San Gimignano make this historic settlement impossible to miss, standing tall in the skyline as a fitting tribute to Tuscany’s magnificent archit...
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2018. Step Into Tuscany - The Fine Tradition of Grape Stomping
June 02, 2017
Wine making is a long-established tradition – an art that has been developed and finely tuned over thousands of years. While the unique touches that an individual wine marker adds during the wine making process can be the difference between a good bottle and a great bottle, there are typically five ...
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2019. Discover Oltrano on the ‘Other' Side of the Arno
June 02, 2017
The focus of many Florence tours and tourists visiting Florence will, understandably, concentrate on the city’s major and most globally renowned central landmarks – Piazza della Repubblica, the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and Piazza Duomo.
Simply by crossing the Ponte Vecchio bridg...
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2020. Tuscany: Immortalised in the Classics
June 02, 2017
Have you ever dreamed of going to a place for so long that when you finally book the holiday and arrive it feels so familiar it’s as though you’ve been there before? In the case of Tuscany this feeling of déjà vu probably comes from some of the classic films that have been filmed in the beautiful re...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
