Our Italian blog

When is the best time of the year to visit Italy? We;;, this is what we think...

Rome has a long history and that includes for food - this article explores 8 foods for which Rome is renowned and that you should try.

Elevators in Italian hotels can be small, slow and old-fashioned, but there are good reasons for this. Find out more...

No-one like paying a single supplement for solo travellers, but unfortunately it's necessary.

10 interesting things to do when in Rome

Getting lost in Venice is a great way to explore the city away from the madding crowds.

ZTL - or Zona Traffico Limitato - are controlled areas within Italian towns and cities. Stay away or risk a hefty fine.

It's often a surprise for tourists to discover Italy doesn't do breakfast the way they have it at home, especially in Italian hotels

Rome's Metro system can come in very handy for getting around the Etewrnal City

Ten things that might surprise the first time visitor to Italy

Varenna is a pretty town right on Lake Como and makes a great alternative base to nearby Bellagio.

Treviso is a lovely town located in the Veneto less than an hour from Venice and it's really worth a visit.

Floating like three glittering jewels dropped into the broad waters of Italy’s Lake Maggiore, each year the Borromean Islands draw tens...

Unless you understand how the star's are allocated, the Italian system used for rating hotels might not be the guide to quality you think.

We often take guests on our guided tours of Italy to Mercato Centrale to enjoy a lunch - the choices are fantastic!

Ceriana is a pretty little village in Liguria in the hills behind San Remo.

One of the joys of taking one of our guided tours of Italy is that every afternoon there's the chance to enjoy an aperitivo and relax.

Italians do coffee really well, and here are some hints to make sure you enjoy the coffee you order in Italy .