Madonn', so much of the bel paese is a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Naples, Milan - so many of the most iconic destinations in travel - along with thousands of lovely and fascinating back roads. If you haven't been here, you must remedy that immediately.


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8 interesting off-the-beaten path corners of Rome

Erik TörnerMy country´s capital famously boasts some of the world´s most legendary and inspiring tourist attractions, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. But Rome is also overflowing with millennia worth of riches that get less attention from visitors intent on their “bucket lists”, and exploring these places off the usual tourist track can give you a deeper, more authentic, and more serene experience of the Eternal City – and by the way, avoid the…

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Seeking a hotel in Naples to review this October (2025)

My colleague and I be on a press trip to Sorrento from October 19-22, and wanted to add a couple of extra nights in Naples. I am seeking Naples properties that are open to hosting a journalist in exchange for articles in upscale publications from the 16th-18th (I will provide recently published PDFs from these publications) covering a variety of topics (luxury travel, business travel, culinary travel) and am traveling with a wellness journalist on the same trip. We are open to sharing a room,…

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Gorizia is a European Capital of Culture for 2025

Krzysztof Golik   Located at the foot of the Julian Alps in Italy´s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region about 45 minutes from Trieste, Gorizia has a population of just over 33,000 and is rich in history dating back to the year 1000, as well as scenic beauty and a unique blend of Italian, Slovenian, and Austro-Hungarian influences dating back to its long tenure as part of the Habsburg empire. The Piazza della Victoria (Victory Square) is the hub of the old town, and must-visit historical landmarks…

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Sicily, where what’s not on the tour itinerary is as important as what is

Victor Block   It happens all the time with the tour operator Overseas Adventure Travel. I start out expecting to write about the trip itself – in this case, Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions"-- and I end up writing about all the things that aren't on the itinerary – what OAT refers to as "learning and discovery." Sure, I wanted to focus on the extensive ruins of the Greeks and Romans from the 8th century BCE; the city market initiated by the Arabs in 900 CE still operates…

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  • In observance of Pride, The Guardian just came out with a piece on Europe's ten best gay-friendly destinations - and here's why Milan made the cut: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jun/23/europe-best-holidays...
    10 of Europe’s best destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers this Pride season | Gay and lesbian travel |…
    From Madrid to Mykonos our writer picks the most queer-friendly holiday spots in Europe
  • Each year my home country celebrates an annually designated "capital of culture," and this year the honour falls to the small island of Procida (population around 10,000), located in Campania a short ferry ride from Naples along with Capri and Ischia (if you've ever seen the charming 1994 film "Il Postino", it was shot here, as were scenes for "The Talented Mr. Ripley" starring Matt Damon). Why did this quiet little island beat out Ancona, Bari, Cerveteri, Lake Maggiore, L’Aquila, Pieve di Soligo (Treviso), Taranto, Trapani, Verbania, and Volterra? Check out its tourism site https://www.visitprocida.com/en/ as well as this travel video from a couple of years ago that showcases Procida: https://youtu.be/blmz1H7BYz4
    Discover Procida: The Italian capital of culture 2022
    Discover Procida: book accommodation, transfer and tours for your holiday in the island of Procida, the Italian Capital of Culture 2022
  • In May 2021, my home country's Ministry of the Environment and the storied Italian Alpine Club announced an ambitious €35m, 13-year plan to extend Italy's existing Sentiero Italia (the Grand Italian Route) by roughly 1,000km to form a new path connecting each of its 25 national parks, including those on the islands of Sardinia and Sicily. When it's completed in 2033, the new route, known as the Sentiero dei Parchi (Path of the Parks) will cross each of Italy’s 20 regions, pass through six ÚNESCO World Heritage sites and stretch nearly 8,000km. A BBC Travel piece provided more details and context around that time: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210517-the-sentiero-dei-parchi...
    The Sentiero dei Parchi: A new hiking trail uniting Italy
    The country that created the Slow Food movement is now championing slow travel with an ambitious €35m, 13-year plan to connect all of Italy's 25 nati…
  • Peter is one of the nominees from our Best Italian Summer Read Awards and we are absolutely delighted that he took the time and talked to us about his book "Vroom with a View". His book talks about his journey around Italy's countryside on his Vespa "Sophia" and is the perfect summer read on one of our painting holidays or Pilates retreats. To find more about Peter, Italy and his fantastic book, read our interview here: https://www.flavoursholidays.co.uk/blog/author-interview-peter-moore/ 

     Peter Moore Author Italy Vespa

    Painting Holidays in Italy | Art Holidays | Flavours Holidays
    Take a look at our painting holidays in Italy at carefully selected private villas in inspiring Italian countryside locations with Flavours Holidays.
  • La Notte Bianca in Florence - all you need to know about the white night in la bella Firenze https://www.flavoursholidays.co.uk/blog/la-notte-bianca-in-florence/

    ponte vecchio in florence

    Ready for La Notte Bianca in Florence? | Flavours Holidays
    It's time to celebrate in our painting, cooking and pilates destination Tuscany! It's la Notte Bianca and here is all you need to know about the whit…
  • What would you bring from an Italian cooking holiday?

    Our 5 top tips will give you some inspiration on what delicious food to bring home from your Italian cooking holiday! http://bit.ly/14vpY4n  

    What to bring home from your cooking holiday

    What to Bring Home from your Cooking Holiday | Flavours Holidays
    We often get asked by our guests what to bring back to recreate the taste of their Italian cooking holiday – here are our five top tips for you.
  • Italian Christmas tradition

    Traditional Italian Panettone

    Christmas traditions vary from country to country, however, how much do you know about Italy's festive customs? Today, we decided to put together our top 5 Italian Christmas traditions. What are your favourites? Read our blog today: http://bit.ly/1Ajs1Tu

    Traditional Italian Christmas - Italian food, culture and lifestyle |
    How much do you know about Italy's festive customs? Today, we decided to put together our top 5 Italian Christmas traditions. What are your favourite…
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    We love Italy - and if you love Italy, too, today might be a great day! Our 12 Days of Christmas Give-Away has now begun with great prizes, inspiring Italian recipes, vouchers, CDs and much more - to check what it's all about go to our Facebook or Twitter page.

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    Take a look and see what we want to thank Italy for on today’s Thanksgiving!http://bit.ly/1voLEZn

    5 Things We Love About Italy - Italian food, culture and lifestyle |
    As today is Thanksgiving in the US, take a look at our list of all the things we are grateful to Italy for!
  • Cook like a local: An Italian New Year Feast!

    In Italy New Years Eve is traditionally celebrated with a huge feast. To give you a little taster, we have put together 3 dishes from our New Year cooking holiday celebratory dinner; a starter, main and dessert. Lentils considered lucky and to eat them on New Year's Eve is thought to bring wealth and money in the coming year; and so almost always feature on the menu! So, if you are looking for inspiration this New Years Eve why not try our Italian feast recipes – or go for the real deal. See our recipes in tomorrow's Flavours blog:

    http://www.flavoursholidays.co.uk/blog/italian-new-year-feast 

    To try our Italian New Years menu in an authentic environment, join us in TuscanyVenice or Sicily to welcome in the New Year.  We are here to make your celebrations an unforgettable memory. That’s why our experienced team will take care of everything for you. That way you can enjoy every second of your holiday – no stress, no hassle. If you do have any questions – simply contact us. We are more than happy to help you and provide you with all the information you need.

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