Italy
Hiking in the Italian Alps
To make the most of High Summer in Europe join Hedonistic Hiking's June walking holiday in the Italian Alps, taking in the beautiful Aosta Valley and the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Rome: Six private concerts and a visit to the Sistine Chapel
Martin Randall Travel's Festival of Music in Rome (4–9 November 2012) restores music to some of the greatest palaces and churches in Rome with a brilliance and authenticity that is unprecedented in modern times.
Experience the beauty of Tuscany
Famous for its hilly farmland and cultural highlights, Tuscany is a favourite destination for holiday makers looking for the finer things in life.
Gold Coach packages prove egg-cellent for coach company
The region’s top coach company has reported record bookings for Easter breaks this year as people switch to coach travel for their holiday break.
Summer Music Festival in Lucca, Tuscany
The Summer Music Festival takes place throughout July in the historic town of Lucca in the heart of Tuscany. This year the festival is offering acts such as Kasabian, Norah Jones, Blink 182, Gossip and plenty more.
Grand re-opening offers from Villa Le Scale on the Isle of Capri
Lots of hotels try to entice you these days with deals and discounts but rarely for rooms and gardens like those at Villa Le Scale.
Romantic Roman holidays
Star Clippers is offering three ways to combine a relaxing voyage on Royal Clipper, the elegant, five-masted flagship of the Star Clippers fleet of three stunning tall ships, with a stay in Rome.
Fancy keeping fit while on holiday
Gusto Cycling has developed a unique service in offering a personalised delivery service of a choice of high quality Carbon racing bikes, Hybrid or Mountain bikes.
Take the trip of a lifetime on the Via Francigena
If you are looking for a trip with a point of difference then walking the ancient pilgrimage route of The Via Francigena, which links Canterbury to Rome, could be for you.
New Thello night service between France and Italy
Train travellers in Europe looking to take the international night service between France and Italy can now book on the new Thello service between the two countries.
Search for the finest Italian antiques in Umbria
Italy's finest antiques dealers participate in Assisi Antiquariato, held at Umbria Fiere. With hundreds of high-quality items on display, including Renaissance paintings, the show has become the spring rendezvous for antiques dealers and amateur collectors alike.
Spring into summer with great rates at Hotel Ilio, Elba
One of the best times to visit the Tuscan island of Elba is between late April and early June, before the crowds arrive and temperatures rise too high.
Cookery courses in Sicily for 2012
Food and wine are among Sicily's main attractions. Seafood is of course renowned. Grilled swordfish, snapper prepared in a vinegar and sugar sauce, cuttlefish served in its own black sauce. and sardines served with fennel are all favourites.
Experience a natural beauty at Torre del Porticciolo
For a relaxing break this May, Keycamp's Torre del Porticciolo parc, brand new for 2012, offers the ideal location. A quintessential natural beauty, the parc's ideally situated within the Porto Conte Natural Park putting some of Sardinia's finest scenery right on the doorstep.
Tuscan traditions at Castello del Nero
Leading Hotel of the World, Castello del Nero is once again readying itself to welcome discerning visitors to Tuscany from Easter 2012.