Italy

Puglia: our top 5

Puglia is becoming increasingly popular. For many years the heel of Italy was a favourite Summer destination for Italians and a few “in the know” Europeans. Now, Puglia is having its moment. Deservedly so, as this light-filled peninsula, with crystalline seas and a cluster of UNESCO Heritage Sites is hard to resist.  Choosing just 5

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Sicily: our top 5

Sicily has been home to western world’s greatest civilisations. Ancient Greek temples, Arabic streets Norman cathedrals and Spanish Baroque palaces are scattered across this island just 3 kilometres from Italy.  Choosing just 5 locations amongst intense competition was tough. We’ve ignored the spectacular sites of: Taormina (over-touristed and over priced), Etna (it still dazzles from

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Italy: our top 5

Italy is one of our favourite countries. It truly has everything: culture, history, art, architecture, mountains, beaches and the best food.  Choosing our favourites has been impossible (sorry Dolomites, Amalfi Coast, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Puglia – especially Lecce, Cinque Terre and all of the Lakes). Here’s our top 5: Rome: Rome is simply amazing. It’s busy,

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