Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany. Photo credit: Castello di Vicarello.
Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, Castello di Vicarello is a luxurious, medieval castle close to Siena and Grosseto, Italy.
In Tuscany’s Maremma region, the castle is surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and orchards with views down to the sea. A luxury retreat, it also offers flower gardens, scenery, sea breezes, secluded infinity pools and a spa.
The Italian Dolomites. Photo credit: Merrion Charles.
Dreaming of a ski holiday in the Italian Dolomites? Then you may fancy tailor-made ski safaris in the Dolomites by private travel consultant Merrion Charles.
The holidays will offer ski travelers the chance to “explore hidden valleys, eat in beautiful mountain refuges and experience great skiing”.
Susan Van Allen wrote this guest post on hiking in Italy. She is the Italian American author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go.
Van Allen has been traveling to Italy since 1976, enjoying all the pleasures this country has to offer.
Susan Van Allen’s Italy travel guide.
Experiencing Italy on foot is the perfect way to savor every detail of this beautiful country, get peace of mind, and a good fragrant hit of nature while you’re at it.
Some of my favorite trails are along the coasts. In the northern region of Liguria, there’s the popular Sentiero Azzuro (Blue Path) in the Cinque Terre, which connects five enchanting seaside villages.
Mountain holidays in Italy’s Dolomites. Photo credit: Collett’s Mountain Holidays.
Hiking and trekking can be the most challenging and unforgettable mountain holidays.
There are many mountain travel companies offering adventures worldwide.
If you’re interested in hiking and trekking Italy’s Dolomites, Collett’s Mountain Holidays still has late availability on its summer trips.
Here are more mountain holidays worldwide:
Mountain travelers in Italy now have a new travel resource.
It’s called EASY ITALIA – NO WORRY HOLIDAYS, a new phone service offering multilingual information and services to Italian and foreign tourists.
Launched by the Ministry of Tourism, the new service is available everyday, from 9:00 to 22:00 except on Sundays and public holidays.
In Italy, the phone service can be reached at 039 039 039.
Chic ski chalet in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Eurostar has opened ticket sales for its new services from London to the French Alps.
Ski apartments and chalets in prime locations can book up quickly, says HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, and advises travelers to start looking for their perfect ski holiday home.
The company features 37,000+ ski properties worldwide.
Lake Garda, Italy. Photo credit: Italian State Tourist Board
If you’re planning a holiday to Italy, think about the stunning destination of Lake Garda. On the southeastern shores of Lake Garda, new Hotel Corte Valier has opened in the town of Lazise.
Originally a Franciscan monastery, the hotel’s main structure then belonged to many aristocrastic families. Recently restored, the 84-bedroom hotel offers a wellness area, Turkish bath, Kneipp route, inside and outside pools, fitness area and solarium.
The hotel also features the Dome, a panoramic restaurant, and the Hall Bar with a large terrace overlooking the lake.
For more info, visit Hotel Corte Valier.
Wandering the towns and villages of stunning Liguria, you’ll find festivals galore, from music and art to food and medieval battles.
On the northwestern coast of Italy, the narrow region is known for Portofino, the Cinque Terre, Genoa city and its beaches, rocky coastline and countryside.
Here are 3 upcoming festivals in Liguria:
Living like a local can lead to the most authentic mountain travel experiences. If you’re planning a trip to Italy, you might find the perfect place through Holiday Homes in Italy.
One of their newest holiday homes is the charming villa Casa Bella Bellagio in Lake Como, which has panoramic views. This family-friendly home features three bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, patio and garden.
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