Touring Venice's wetlands: a very different kettle of fish
An hour from Venice lies a land of canals and deltas, dotted with fishing villages and trattorias, offering our writer an authentic taste of the lagoon. Plus five hidden trattorias along the AdriaticAs...
View ArticleGiorgio Locatelli's Sicily
Ancient Roman bikinis, Arabic couscous and the world's best ice-cream The Italian chef tells of his soft spot for SicilySicily is the most exotic place in Europe. It was the most important piece of...
View ArticleCinque Terre: on the trail of Italy's famous five
After storms devastated Italy's Cinque Terre three years ago the paths joining the area's picturesque towns are open again. Our writer swoons over these amazing coastal hikesIn the late afternoon, the...
View ArticleRome city guide: a day in Monti
One of Rome's old residential neighbourhoods, Monti retains a bohemian edge and is a great spot for an alfresco coffee, to savour the local street food, and shop for alternative fashionMonti is central...
View ArticleFamily-friendly hotels and guesthouses in Italy: readers' travel tips
In family-friendly Italy, readers discover hotels and B&Bs with resident artists to keep children entertained, kids' cooking classes and great outdoor activitiesChoose family-friendly...
View ArticleVenice on a budget: how to eat, drink and travel cheaply
In Venice, the jetset pay out for fancy restaurants and private launches but our tips mean you can enjoy the same views and (probably) more authentic food and drink for a fraction of the costIf you're...
View ArticleTop 10 free things to do in Rome
A holiday in Rome can mean expensive tickets for tourist attractions, but the eternal city has museums, music venues, markets and cinemas that can be enjoyed for freeIs there anything we've missed?...
View ArticleIn bed with Benito
A room in a ski resort in Italy's Apennine mountains where Benito Mussolini was imprisoned has been preserved intact. Tom Kington spends the night thereWhen you step on to the cable car from Fonte...
View ArticlePeggy Guggenheim's family revive feud by suing foundation over art collection
Relatives claim foundation is not respecting wishes of patron whose Venice palazzo houses renowned modern-art collectionIt is the most visited modern art museum in Italy, a sumptuous palace located on...
View ArticleTravel tips: exploring medieval Italy, plus this week's top deals | Joanne...
The insider track on the Colli Euganei, self-catering in Devon and walking in ProvenceWhy go?Rising up out of the plains southwest of Padua, these conical hills or colli were a popular retreat for the...
View ArticleItalian Ways: On and Off the Rails from Milan to Palermo review
On his tour of Italian railways Tim Parks extrapolates the Italian character with great plausibility and belly-laugh humourLike many people of my generation and upbringing, I am an ardent Italophile. I...
View ArticleThe South Tyrol identity crisis: to live in Italy, but feel Austrian
In Bolzano, an Italian mountain town on the Austrian border, most residents want independence from Italy and a right to speak GermanThe first time I visited Italy's quaint town of Bolzano I thought I...
View ArticleTop 10 pensiones and guesthouses on a budget in Tuscany
Forget the overpriced stereotype - we show you where to stay in comfort in Tuscany without burning a hole in your walletYou can't miss the striking, deep pink and grey house set just above the road...
View ArticleTop 10 free things to see in Venice
You have to pay to see the pavilions in Venice's Biennale of Architecture, which opene on Saturday. But there are many other stunning works of art around the city that you can enjoy for freeThe island...
View ArticleWorld Cup: Italy vs England electrifies the city of Naples
The whistle blew and Neapolitans flooded the streets, hooting cars horns and waving flagsKick-off was announced by a fusillade of fireworks in green, red and white along the seaboard of the Gulf of...
View ArticleWine hotels in Italy: sleep amid the vines
Chianti, prosecco or barolo - get to know your favourite Italian wine with a stay at one of a new wave of wine resortsThis popular region has some very glitzy wine resorts, but the less well-heeled can...
View ArticleVintage Sicily: a wine tour of the island
Winemaking in Sicily is as old as the hills, but a new breed of producers is offering a fresh way of getting a taste for it, with great food and accommodation amid the vines More Italian wine resortsIt...
View ArticleVenice city guide: a day in Dorsoduro
Hop over the Grand Canal to Dorsoduro and youll get a flavour of the real Venice without the crowds of San Marco and for a fraction of the costHordes of tourists and high prices put many people off...
View ArticleThe best places to stay in the Alps in summer: hotels, chalets and campsites
Make the most of the Alps in summer with our pick of accommodation in Italy, France, Switzerland and Austria for hiking, cycling, family activities or just glorious Alpine views Continue reading...
View ArticleThe best travel photography at Cortona on the Move 2014 in pictures
Cortona on the Move is an annual event dedicated to travel photography. The small town in Tuscany is transformed with visitors attending exhibitions, workshops and portfolio reviews from professional...
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