3151. Experience the Authentic Food, Glorious Food of Catania!
June 15, 2017
Catania, Sicily’s second largest city, is a breathtaking wonder of culture and history. Settled on the Ionian Sea and looked upon proudly by Mount Etna, it is a beauty of Roman and Baroque architecture, with its buildings made from the lava that has tried and failed to stop the city from growing. ...
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3152. Ciao Catania! A Family Beach Holiday in Sicily
June 15, 2017
It might not be your first thought for a family beach holiday, but Catania in eastern Sicily is an ideal destination if you want some activity and adventure that keeps everyone happy.
The port city boasts mouth-watering food, beautiful architecture and of course the majestic Mount Etna. Howe...
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3153. Feel the Burn in LA Bourgui
June 14, 2017
Summer holidays are supposed to be relaxing, right? Wrong! For those who love nothing more than putting themselves to the test, there is only one destination this summer. In Les Menuires, sports enthusiasts can find the physical challenge of a life time. Every July the La Bourgui timed cycling race ...
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3154. The History of Grape Stomping
June 14, 2017
For parents, the problem of choosing a holiday destination to keep the entire family happy as well as creating a positive and meaningful experience for children is very real. The Italian region of Tuscany is a perennial favourite with families and, while all that sun and an endless supply of pizza a...
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3155. Raphael in Florence
June 14, 2017
While many may not have heard of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, Raphael (as he was known) is a name altogether more familiar. The prolific painter and architect, who was born and raised in a small hilltop town, went on to become one of the most influential and revered of all the great High Renaissance ...
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3156. Hiking in Tuscany
June 14, 2017
The sunburnt terrain of Tuscany lends itself perfectly to gentle, leisurely hiking and there are countless well-maintained routes that weave and wend their way across the rolling landscape that defines the region. Few places in the world are more iconic to put foot to soil, and there's no better way...
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3157. Cycling in Tuscany
June 14, 2017
For those who like to get a little energetic while on holiday, there are few places in the world more rewarding to explore on two wheels than Tuscany. Tour the rolling countryside in the saddle of a comfortable bike and you'll experience first-hand the exhilaration and freedom only cycling can bring...
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3158. Florence and the Birth of the Renaissance
June 14, 2017
The Tuscan city of Florence is renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance. It was from this beautiful city on the banks of the River Arno that many of the 15th century Early Italian Renaissance artists rose to prominence.
For anyone who wants to gain a deeper insight into this historical ...
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3159. Get Your Golf On in La Tania
June 13, 2017
So, the ski season is over and you’re wondering what to do with your summer. In La Tania there is a whole host of outdoor activities which are perfect for a boys’ summer holiday, and high on your list of things to do should be golf. Swap the skis for the clubs and soak in the amazing views of the Fr...
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3160. Summer Skyrunning: Face Up to the Face de Bellevarde
June 13, 2017
The explosive sport of skyrunning, where runners pit themselves against mountain trails at altitudes of over 2000m, is a true test of mettle. Run by the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF), skyrunning began as a competitive sport in Italy in 1994 and in only a few years has attracted legions o...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
