Travel clearly tops the ‘to-do’ lists for many of us, with plans for the best trips of our lives so often put on hold until post-retirement, and an ever-increasing bucket list of one-off experiences just waiting to be worked through. Safari holidays, Machu Picchu…

If you thought the only way to learn about Italy’s history was through books or in a museum, think again. Set off on an active walking holiday across the Italian landscape, past castles and monasteries, through medieval villages…

Look back over the years and if you’re lucky, you’ll have clocked up a fair few holidays. Sun-soaked beaches, less-than-perfect campsites, city wanderings. The fact is that simply having a break from routine provides us with the memories that stand out…

We may think we’re familiar with the concept, but what does slow living actually involve? The thinking behind slow living grew from the Slow Food Movement, a philosophy which started in Italy in the late 1980s in opposition to fast food culture. From here came the broader Slow Movement…

If the sight and scent of flowers fills you with joy, possibly even to the point of shaping your holiday planning, you’ll know how important it is to get your timing right. Regardless of where you’re going, you’ll want to make sure that you’re visiting…

So, you’re this side of 60 and toying with the idea of embarking on your first walking holiday. It’s not as mad as it sounds. And it’s not just you – walking holidays are becoming increasingly popular as we seek out more immersive experiences and embrace the benefits of slow travel…

How often do we base our entire image of a destination on what we know of just one small part of it? You certainly wouldn’t be the first to dismiss the idea of a holiday in Lombardy – it’s so easy to associate it almost exclusively with its capital city of Milan. But travel beyond Milan…

There’s no shortage of world-class museums and galleries in Italy but a visit to a lesser-known, smaller attraction delivers a crowd-free and often equally enriching alternative. These hidden pint-sized gems don’t have the size and grandeur of the country’s big hitters but they’re a great way to step straight into the local culture and history […]

One thing you can be sure of if you’re planning a holiday in Italy is you won’t get bored! In a country crammed with vast collections of some of the world’s most magnificent artistic and cultural attractions, there’s frankly enough to see and do to last a lifetime…

You don’t need to have been to Italy or studied history of art to recognise that the country has one of the finest artistic legacies in the Western World. Over the centuries, Italy has influenced major movements and produced generations of creative geniuses from as far back…