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Fitness camp in northern Italy
Six hours of intensive workouts – followed by a sumptuous meal and wine. This is a fitness boot camp, Italian-styleI've never been so relieved as when Dan, one of the muscle-bound personal trainers on...
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Glassmakers of Murano fight to survive influx of cheap imitations
Glass has been made on island in the Venetian lagoon for hundreds of years but now the future is far from clear"It's like watching a choreographed ballet," says Francesco da Mosto, a Venetian architect...
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Set in stone: a luxury villa in a quarry on the Egadi islands off Sicily
It sounds like a gimmick, but a luxury villa in a Roman quarry on a tiny island off Sicily makes inspired use of its settingBeds in concrete sewer pipes, converted prisons and factories, hotels made...
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A taste of the Tyrol
The Dolomites offer some of the most picturesque skiing in Europe. And now they also have the top-class chefs the setting deserves, writes Gwyn TophamThe truth is, anyone coming to a place this...
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Bargain shopping at Rome's Via Sannio street market
Italy may be synonymous with high fashion but look around Rome's backstreet markets and there are bargains aplenty. At Via Sannio, our blogger bought a whole new outfit for under €25 This blog first...
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The full Monti: Rome's cool quarter
A stone's throw from Rome's Colosseum, you'll find the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Monti, buzzing with cool bars, fashion shops and traditional restaurants, loved by a loyal local crowdRead more in...
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Gladiators and gelato: a family break in Rome
Culture and children can mix – if you keep them entertained with gory tales and a treat or twoIt was the first day of our family holiday to Rome and things were not going according to plan. We'd hired...
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Top 10 things to do in Lazio
Bordering Tuscany and Umbria, but with fewer tourists and lower prices, Lazio is just waiting to be discoveredIf you'd like to recommend your favourite place in Lazio, please leave a commentStay –...
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Alternative tours of Italy
For a new angle on Italy, ditch the car and try sailing off the Amalfi coast, riding a Vespa through Tuscany, cycling round Venice or kayaking around SardiniaCastle-to-castle horseriding, Lazio and...
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Sicily: the art project that saved a town
An ambitious project has transformed the run-down and semi-abandoned heart of Favara, in southern Sicily, into a modern art exhibitionIt is impossible not to be inspired by Andrea Bartoli. In less than...
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Walking the pilgrim's path to Rome
The Via Francigena is an ancient pilgrims' route from Canterbury to Rome. Our writer tackles the final 100km section – fuelled by the best rustic food and drinkAs the train finally left the suburbs of...
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The chic Venice hotel on its own island
The island of Mazzorbo, a ferry ride from the centre of Venice, is a world away from the crowds of St Mark'sIndulging yourself in Venice normally means checking into one of the Serenissima's famed...
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Rustic Italy: places to stay for food lovers
Alastair Sawday, of Sawday's guides, picks 15 places to stay where the food is as wonderful as the surroundingsTry talking to a group of Italian foodies about French food, and you quickly unearth...
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Orta: the Italian lake tourists haven't discovered
The Italian Lakes haven't given up all their treasures to tourists quite yet. Our writer reveals Orta, the enchanting lake the Milanese have kept to themselvesThere is a code of silence that surrounds...
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Readers' travel tips: cultural highlights of Italy
Marvel at amazing Giotto frescoes in Padua or explore ancient, tourist-free ruins near Rome with these recommendations from Been there readers on the best of Italian culture• Add a tip for next week...
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A spring walk in Rome
Rome's at its best in spring – the trees are blossoming, the flowers are blooming and it's not yet too hot to set out on an urban trek. This walk takes you up one of the city's hills and into a...
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10 of the best places to stay in Florence
These B&Bs and hotels are all perfectly placed for enjoying the sights of Florence on a spring city breakChoice is not the problem when deciding where to stay in Florence, as walking through the...
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Readers' travel tips: the best of coastal Italy
Secluded beaches, the best family-run trattoria and welcoming places to stay … Been there readers suggest their favourite places around Italy's coastAdd a tip for next week and you could win a digital...
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Walking, and staying at boutique hotels, in the Alps
A week's walking in the Alps of Italy and Switzerland doesn't have to mean nights in basic, and rather grim, refuges. Descend into the valleys each evening and you can dine and sleep well in pretty...
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Interiors: Milan Furniture Fair 2012
This year's Milan Furniture Fair combines traditional craftsmanship with clever technology – to superb effect. Becky Sunshine chooses her favourite design innovationsThe Milan Furniture Fair, held...
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