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Hotel San Domenico Palace which doubles as The White Lotus

The White Lotus has positive impact on tourism

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The White Lotus has positive impact on tourism

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè announced on Thursday that the second season of the acclaimed HBO dark comedy The White Lotus, which takes place in Taormina, Sicily, significantly boosted flights from the US to Italy by 205%.

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Taormina Siciky, shopping. Best things to do in Taormina

Top things to do in Taormina Sicily

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Top things to do in Taormina Sicily

Taormina in Sicily, offers visitors a myriad of experiences capturing the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture of this attractive coastal town. From exploring ancient ruins to indulging in delicious Sicilian cuisine, here are some of the best things to do in Taormina.

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From 25th April to 14th July visitors to Venice (pictured) need to pay a €5 Venice access fee.

Venice starts charging tourists from this month

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Venice starts charging tourists from this month

From 25th April, Venice will charge day tourists a €5 fee to enter the city. The aim of the charge is to limit tourist during the busiest days of the season in order to preserve the city.

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Tibetan bridge at Sellano, Umbria

The highest Tibetan bridge in Europe is in Italy

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The highest Tibetan bridge in Europe is in Italy

Not for the faint-hearted, Europe’s highest Tibetan bridge has opened in Sellano, Umbria.

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Photo by Siegfried Poepperl: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-at-piazza-del-duomo-in-san-gimignano-italy-7600176/

Easter tourism figures anticipated to rise compared to 2023

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Easter tourism figures anticipated to rise compared to 2023

Easter is expected to bring growth in tourism, with over 7 million visitors anticipated in the country’s official accommodation facilities from 30th March to 2nd April.

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la dolce vita orient express - luxury train travel. Image courtesy of Accor Rome-Istanbul route opens in October 2026

Luxury train travel on La Dolce Vita Orient Express

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Luxury train travel on La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Luxury train travel is currently in the spotlight, with Belmond’s Venice-Simplon-Orient Express soon adding the Italian Riviera to its route this year. If you miss a chance on this exclusive Italian route, there’s another opportunity next year with Accor’s La Dolce Vita Orient Express.

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Day of the Catacombs - The Catacomb of Saint Sebastian in Rome is one which will be free to enter on 2nd March 2024.

Free entrance to Rome’s catacombs on Day of the Catacombs

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Free entrance to Rome’s catacombs on Day of the Catacombs

Mark your calendars for 2nd March 2024. Rome’s ancient catacombs, silent witnesses to the city’s early Christian community, will once again open their doors for free on the 7th Day of the Catacombs.

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Amalfi on the Amalfi Coast. Creator: Veselina Dzhingarova via Flickr under creative commons license

Easier Access to Amalfi Coast: New Flights Take Off This Summer

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Easier Access to Amalfi Coast: New Flights Take Off This Summer

For years, reaching the stunning Amalfi Coast in Italy meant navigating winding roads and crowded trains. But pack your bags for a smoother journey – the region is about to get its “own” airport.

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Positano on Amalfi Coast Creator: Pexels under creative commons license

Amalfi Coast: Top 10 Experiences in 2026 (with Easier Access!)

February 20, 2024February 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Amalfi Coast: Top 10 Experiences in 2026 (with Easier Access!)

The Amalfi Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is a jewel of southern Italy, where rugged cliffs plunge into turquoise waters and colourful villages cling impossibly to hillsides. But what awaits you once you arrive? Here are the top 10 experiences on the Amalfi Coast in 2026.

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Florence, one of Italy's culture capitals Creator: pixabay.com | Credit: pixabay.com via Picryl.com

Florence second in top 10 culture capitals of the world  

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Florence second in top 10 culture capitals of the world  

A British travel agency has announced its top 10 culture capitals of the world. Based on visitor reviews and sources such as Time Out, Titan Travel scored 60 world cities for culture factors. Florence came second behind Spain’s Granada.

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Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

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northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

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