Top of the Month experiences.

Inspirational, unforgettable, unmistakably Italian experiences.

Legendary Castles

The intriguing tales of five of Italy's most beautiful castles.

The area of Lunigiana, between Tuscany and Liguria, is often referred to as the "land of a hundred castles". Arguably the most...

Costume dramas

Origins and evolutions of Italy’s historic carnivals.

Madonna di Campiglio's Habsburg Carnival offers visitors to this much loved ski resort in Trentino the opportunity to travel back in time to...

Six ideas for Valentine’s day

Unique ways of celebrating your love, in Italy.

Go ballooning over Aosta. From February 11th to 15th, the skies over the town of Aosta will be filled with the colorful hot air balloons...

Italian Theaters

Opera houses in Milan, Parma, Naples, Bari and Palermo

Elegant emblems of the great cities in which they are located, Italy's historic theaters are the perfect expression of the country's...

Italian Nativity Scenes

From Lombardy to Sicily: the towns and villages transformed by the magic of Christmas.

The centuries-old Italian tradition of recreating the nativity scene is the perfect theme for a country-wide itinerary seeking out those...

Caffè Italia

An itinerary tracing three hundred years of history, surrounded by the irresistible aroma of Italian coffee.

The Italians and their coffee. An undying love affair which began back in 1615, the year in which coffee, imported from the East by the...

Tuff times

Sacred paths, burial grounds, and ancient cities carved out of rock.

Tuff (from the Italian "tufo") is a soft reddish colored rock especially common in Italy and, in particular, in the area of central...

Slow trains

Unforgettable journeys through Tuscany and Sardinia, traveling along the regions' panoramic minor railway lines.

Traveling by train along the country's secondary railway lines is an increasingly popular way of experiencing the Italy which lies beyond the...

Edible Souvenirs

The sweet side of Sicily and Sardinia, delicious treats to take home and eat.

Whether in Sicily or Sardinia, only calorie conscious fools would miss the opportunity of indulging in a feast of sweet sticky Italian stuff,...

Great Italian walks

From Liguria to the Amalfi Coast, four of the country's most spectacular walking itineraries.

Via dell'Amore, Liguria. Carved in to the rocks overlooking the sea of Liguria, the Via dell'Amore is one of Italy's most romantic walks. The...

Underground cities

The hidden wonders of Naples and Rome.

Naples is a city which exists on two levels, one above, and one beneath the surface. The city lies on partly hydrovolcanic, fine grained tuff,...

Street food Italian style

Street food: a delicious way to experience the culture of a land.

From the times of ancient Rome, throughout the middle ages, and all the way up to modern times, Italy's lower classes have spent great part of...

Italian chocolate makers

Chocolate lover's Italy

The relationship between Turin and chocolate is over 500 years old, a lasting love affair celebrated in many of the shops which line the...


Art Escapes

The image museum

The Alinari National Museum of Photography in Florence.

Green Ideas

Bio-energetic paths

The Seghetti Panichi Historic Gardens in the Marche.

Cooking Class

Valsugana: 180° taste

Caldonazzo's gastronomic laboratory and cooking school.

Winery Trips

Red revival

The rediscovery of Umbria's Sagrantino di Montefalco.

Good for Food

Lopriore's Canto

Cutting-edge cuisine at the Certosa di Maggiano.

Time to Relax

Lakeside eco-resort

Bioenergy at Lake Garda’s Lefay Resort & Spa.