Italy

Venice has a habit of captivating its visitors with its charm. How could it not – it’s a city of canals winding its way into our hearts. Most people visit on sunny days when Venice is bright and shiny, but I am here to argue…

A boot-shaped peninsula in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea with magnificent historic buildings, grand hotels, and panoramic views, could only be Italy! There are almost an endless number of luxury spots to be discovered here which make it a world-renowned luxury tourism destination. You’re…

Dreaming of shushing down a slope in style? Then nothing beats a stay at one of the most luxurious ski resorts in Europe? Here are some of the most amazing ski destinations that you can’t miss. If you’re looking for a ski holiday and winter…

It is not hard to find some of the world’s most luxurious hotels in Italy.  From the north of Lake Como and Cinque Terre to the Amalfi Coast and Sicily sits some of the best luxury hotels anywhere. The combination of the Italian attention to…

Once upon a time, the sestiere (quarter) of Canareggio was considered off the beaten path in Venice. Tourists trudged back and forth from the train station down the Strada Nova to St. Mark’s Square and back. If the masses did find themselves in this part…

Why hadn’t I returned to Piemonte? After my first year of university, I lived with an Italian Professor of Philology who was eager to perfect her English. It was a great trade-off. She received daily lessons and I lived with her in this magnificent part…