Vintage Travel is delighted to announce the arrival of Casa della Maddalena to our Le Marche portfolio of top quality villas all with private pools. This immaculately-restored country home makes the most of its rural setting. Views span out from the lush nearby valley, across the Sibilline Hills and out towards the idyllic rural landscape
In May this year all eyes in the world of cycling will be on Ireland where the notoriously gruelling annual Italy bike race will start. Why Ireland you may ask? Since the Giro d’Italia began in 1909 it has been held in Italy with occasional excursions to other countries. The 2014 Giro d’Italia will be
If your trip to Siena comes with aspirations to learn about the city’s unique history and culture, then nothing could be more educational then visiting the Shrine of Saint Catherine of Siena. The shrine occupies the site of Saint Catherine’s family home, where she was born and lived her early years. The house has been
What was once scowled upon by the modest mainstream has been steadily growing in popularity. With the ever-growing prevalence of nude beaches, even local authorities across Europe are turning a blind eye. So engrained in popular culture have nudist beaches become that ‘top tens’ and ‘favourite fives’ are now regular features in the travel writing
When you think of Tuscany images of rolling hillsides, plunging valleys, rushing rivers and vineyards and olive groves as far as the eye can see, fill your thoughts. This region of what only can be described as outstanding natural beauty is home to many great parks and natural reserves, which as you can imagine, really
When it comes to describing the décor and food of Italy, “Tuscan” is one of the most widely used adjectives. Trying to define Tuscan food is elusive, yet at the same time there are plenty of local distinctions within the region. Simplicity is central to Tuscan cuisine. It is a land of honest and simple
Rambling around a twisting and turning 100-mile coastline, enveloping ancient hilltop villages to rival those of Tuscany, Istria and Provence, Le Marche in Italy is an incredible region to explore. Being one of Italy’s lesser known areas one tends to assume it might be more economical to the tourist than the likes of Tuscany and
Fiesta de San Francisco, Assisi, Umbria – A colourful spectacle to honour a much-loved saint. San Francisco of Assisi is thought of by many Italians as the number one revered person who has ever lived in Italy. And when you consider the Caesars, the popes, the artists, the opera singers and the football players, it
Leonardo’s Mona Lisa is possibly the most iconic portrait in the world and hangs in the Louvre Gallery in Paris. The woman who sat for the world’s most famous painting was said to be a merchant’s wife called, Lisa Gheradini del Giocondo who lived over the street from Leonardo in Florence. Lisa Ghradini became a
The festival of Paper Lanterns takes place in Florence every year in early September and as you can imagine, is a particularly atmospheric event. While Florence is a lively and vibrant city all year round, the Paper Lantern Festival lights up this bustling Italian city with renewed vigour and life. In fact if you are
