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Monti is a century-old wine village that is renowned for its annual two day wine festival which takes place on the first Sunday of August. The sweet smell of grapes is in the air, grapes which produce the local pale yellow delicate and refined wine.  In 1975, Vermentino’s wine was confirmed by DOC (Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata) and in 1996 it also received recognition from...

Here are a few ideas to get you started. They are all affordable and will allow you to experience the everyday with a bit of a twist. Starting in Rome – A grocery tour and cooking lesson in the luxury home of a Roman Princess. Pick from 10 different itineraries and discover the secrets of Rome on board a Vespa or why not climb on board the legendary Fiat 500 and admire the delights of Rome...

Introducing a venue with the wow effect. Awe inspiring, romantic, elegant with touches of sophistication.  The venue provides the couple with a range of terraces offering full sea views with dramatic backdrops. Arrive at the destination by boat or by car and watch your guests smile with joy. The Michelin star restaurant will produce mouthwatering food where flavours and scents combine to create...

Read the first part of the story below: Once upon a time, there were two friends that one day, in a far away yet nearby place, lay down beneath a beech tree whilst discussing what happiness was. One of them, after a while, was to come to a decision. Their names were Wiki and Para. Wiki was a very generous and cultured fellow who would teach Para everything he knew. Para on the other hand was a...

It is that time again… the time for romance and you want something special but think you cannot afford it, well think again! Finding your own piece of Italian paradise is easy and it is possible to enjoy a few romantic days away without feeling guilty.  Or how about surprising your partner on St Valentines with a special trip to Italy which you can take advantage of in the Spring or the...

The world famous annual Carnevale gets underway in Venice from 11 February for ten days of decadent festivities. Being a pre lent festival, it always takes place during the ten days leading up to Shrove Tuesday.  In fact the word ‘Carnival’ means ‘farewell to meat’. First held in Venice in the 11th century, it originally consisted of two months of revelry until the Venetians could...

La Cisterna restaurant in Rome is one of the oldest in Italy and over the years it has been frequented by numerous famous people including Walt Disney who was inspired by the establishments “little secret”. It is a part of the ritual when eating out at La Cisterna that you take a visit to the lower floor and view the level that many years ago was the ground floor. Whilst taking in this...

The Rome Colosseum is being cleaned from top to bottom, and is also receiving permanent lighting. For the first time, tours are being offered to previously restricted areas, underground passageways and the third-floor parapet. You can view the underground chambers where the ancient city’s famous warriors prepared themselves for battle. Behind-the-scenes tours are available only by booking at...

Spring is the best time to go walking in Le Marche’s countryside, which is rich in vineyards and olive groves. Why not discover a region’s delights starting with tasting one of the most renowned wines of the area, Lacrima di Morro d’Alba? Sip the wine Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, and discover the delights and traditions of the region. Famous for its typical red wine Lacrima,...

With the festive season almost upon us, its time to stock up on indulgent food and wine.  Toasting the New Year with a bottle of something special seems to always pose a problem.  Should it be Champagne or is Prosecco a good alternative?  What exactly is the difference? We can tell you that the main difference is the method that is used to produce the wine in question. In order to use the...

Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo, better known as the Two Greedy Italians from their tv series earlier this year, loved the region of Emilia Romagna for all sorts of reasons, filming their first show there, extolling the virtue of the region’s gastronomy which is some of the finest in Italy. But Emilia Romagna is not just home to parma ham and parmesan cheese, and playing host to Two...

About 925 years ago, a little city in the heel of Italy’s boot was looking for a way to promote itself as a tourism destination and the town fathers decided that what they needed was an attraction. In the days before theme parks, the big tourist attractions were pilgrimage sites, so the city hatched a plan to acquire one. Three ships and 47 sailors set sail in 1087 forMyra,Turkey, the site...

Not just food at the Cous Cous Fest, the main Sicilian culinary event held annually in San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily. The Festival focuses on a competitive cook-off with chefs coming from all over the world preparing delicious couscous recipes. The festival features a rich entertaining program including multicultural workshops, music, belly dancing, food and wine samples and the gastronomic village...

If you are after the unique, the charming, the unspoilt, if you are in love with the Dolomites or just in love, and in search of the exclusive amid forests, enchanting footpaths, lush meadows, see our perfect spot where tranquility and beauty reign supreme. A place that is ideal for small and intimate weddings to tie the knot with very close friends or family, where you can take advantage of...

Fancy a bit more activity or a bit of a challenge this winter? Why not get together with some friends or neighbours, or this could even suit a stag or hen party, associations, students, families with a love for adventure and excitement. Take part in a range of tours we have arranged for you throughout 2012. From free-riding in the dolomites to ski touring, ice climbing the Serrai di Sottoguda...

  For your winter wedding in style we have this wonderful chalet where the ceremony can be held outside with the mountains as your backdrop. Imagine that, all white and beautiful or why not choose an evening wedding with candles flickering in the evening breeze?  Then either hold your reception outside or inside, the choice is yours.  Different, fun and totally adventurous.  Want to find...

A recent survey by Weddings Abroad & Honeymoons indicates that European countries like Cyprus, Italy and Greece are top of the list for UK couples looking to getting married abroad.Of the 1600 brides and grooms who participated in the survey, 12% indicated they were exploring getting married in Cyprus. A further 11% were looking at Italy and 7% looking at the Greece. While these countries are...

Readers of the prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller have voted Think Sicily the top villa rental company in the world. Huw and Rossella Beaugié, the founders and managing directors of the company, picked up the award at the ceremony in London on Wednesday night. “After ranking in the top ten consistently over the last few years, we are hugely proud to receive this...

In the world of gourmet foods, there is one treasure that is literally worth its weight in gold. Truffles are the pinnacle of gourmet.  As one of the most sought after foods in the world, is only used in the highest of high cuisine, except in parts of Northern Italy and Umbria where Tartufi are a key ingredient in local dishes. Truffles are related to mushrooms with their root-like structures...

Lucca is the only Tuscan city to see an increase in tourist numbers. New figures just announced from the Tuscan tourism authorities show that Lucca is the only Tuscan city that has increased tourism in thelast three years. Visitor numbers this year are already up by 12 percent. The Mayor, Marco Favilla, thinks it reflects well on the whole city, and is not just due to the popularity of key...

BMIbaby announce new flights from East Midlands to Naples which are already available online, book early to avoid disappointment Flights are operated every Thursday and Sunday between April and October Thursday flights East Midland to Naples   dep. 08:00, arr. 12:00 Naples to East Midlands  dep. 12:45, arr. 14:45 Sunday flights East Midland to Naples   dep. 06:30, arr. 10:30 Naples to East...

The To-Tuscany Foodie Blogger Competition has launched! The To-Tuscany Foodie Blogger Competition has launched! Tuscany Villas specialist, To-Tuscany is challenging foodie fans to a Tuscan cook-off with its Foodie Blogger Competition! If you consider yourself a bit of cooking connoisseur and have your own blog, you have the opportunity to enter and win a week in a beautiful Tuscan villa, plus...

Hi - I’m Nigel. I’ve been leading tours with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays since 2004. I don’t think it’s any one thing that makes a destination so special. It’s the rich combination of the natural beauty, the history, the architecture, the food, the people; all the different layers contribute to the real spirit and personality of a place. There is such an incredible...

Discover the history, traditions and unique flavors of the land to the south east of Bari From the portual city of Monopoli, with its castle and city walls on the sea, there are spectacular and enchanting Castellana Caves, karstic complex that you can visit in a guided tour of 3 km among multicolor stalatthytis and stalagmythis, caves and formations with mythologic names until you reach the...

Dreaming of a kingly experience? Discover the most fascinating castles of Puglia! Let the mystery of Castel del Monte unfold, summer residence of Frederick II of Swabia and today part of the UNESCO heritage, built according to astrological calculations that have not been unveiled yet.  The wonderful area of Barletta, known for the Disfida, battle between French and Italians in 1503, for its...