Palazzo Mottola Tropea: A Stay with the Sea at the Window
Our stay at Palazzo Mottola Tropea, a historic-centre B&B with sea-view rooms, breakfast overlooking the coast and a panoramic rooftop.
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Villa Panigai: a Weekend in the Prosecco Hills
A weekend at Villa Panigai with a pool, wine, hill towns and a Vespa route through the vineyards of Italy’s Prosecco Hills.
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A vegan hotel stay in South Tyrol
A stay at La Vimea in Naturno, South Tyrol, with vegan cuisine, a natural swimming pond, saunas, yoga and easy access to nearby Merano.
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A day at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany
A day at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, from its medieval borgo and kitchen garden to a Tuscan lunch and the Brunello di Montalcino winery.
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A stay near Siena: La Bagnaia and the Tuscan countryside
A stay at La Bagnaia near Siena, with its historic buildings, spa and golf course, plus ideas for visiting Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.
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A slow weekend in Umbria: Spello, Perugia and countryside calm
A long weekend in Umbria based at Il Canalicchio, combining countryside views, Spello, Perugia and the pleasure of travelling at a slower pace.
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Rome: photography locations and local experiences
A visual guide to Rome through Trastevere, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Roman Forum and traditional food.
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Venice: a historic hotel and essential places to see
A stay at Baglioni Hotel Luna and a guide to Venice’s essential sights, from St Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge to quieter canals and viewpoints.
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Burano: colour, canals and quiet streets
A guide to Burano, from its painted houses and lace-making tradition to the best streets and times of day for photography.
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Lake Garda: a two-day road trip
A two-day itinerary around Lake Garda through Sirmione, Salò, Limone, Riva, Malcesine, Punta San Vigilio and Lazise.
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A winter weekend in Val Gardena
A winter stay in Ortisei at Adler Dolomiti, with spa time, South Tyrolean cuisine and ideas for exploring Val Gardena in the Dolomites.
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Matera: sleeping in a cave room among the Sassi
A stay at Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita in Matera, with the Sassi, rock architecture and breakfast in a former church.
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A weekend in Puglia: exploring the Itria Valley
A practical guide to Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino and Ostuni, with a stay in the Itria Valley and ideas for a weekend in Puglia.
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A weekend in Alta Badia, South Tyrol
A weekend in San Cassiano at Lagació Hotel Mountain Residence, with a spa stay, Dolomite views and ideas for exploring Alta Badia in every season.
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A countryside stay in Umbria at Tenuta di Murlo
A stay at Tenuta di Murlo in the Umbrian countryside, with a private villa, pool and restaurant, plus ideas for visiting Perugia and Gubbio.
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San Pellegrino Pass from above: walking and drone views
A summer visit to San Pellegrino Pass in the Dolomites, with mountain trails, First World War remains, rifugi and aerial views.
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