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By the Flavours Holidays Team

Interview with our Pilates guest Sera

April 26, 2017

Sera, from Cardiff, tried our Pilates Holiday in Tuscany. She’d never been on a Flavours Holiday before – we asked her a few questions about her experience. Why did you decide to take a Pilates holiday with Flavours? I do a lot of yoga at home, and had tried Pilates, but thought it would be…

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Spring recipes: Polenta cake with fennel

April 20, 2017

  Enjoyed the Polenta cake with fennel? If you enjoyed the Polenta cake with fennel recipe, click here to try out other delicious Italian recipes on our blog page! Have you considered a cooking holiday? Flavours offer cooking holidays in Italy, Spain, and Scotland.

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Avocado and chocolate mousse

April 5, 2017

To celebrate World Health Day this year, we thought we’d share with you our favourite healthy mousse recipe, taken straight from our Italian chefs. This is a great guilt-free dessert to serve year-round, and it couldn’t be simpler to make! What are your favourite avocado recipes? Let us know in the comments below!

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A Photographic Journey Through Tuscany

March 29, 2017

We fell in love with Tuscany from the first time we went there and it continues to inspire us every time we go back. Its remarkable beauty and breathtaking landscape with rolling hills topped with cypress trees and picture-perfect medieval wall towns has made Tuscany one of the most photographed Italian regions. Not to mention…

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Flavours Italian Easter treats

There’s an endless list of reasons to love Italian food culture. Italians put lot of emphasis on quality and food is all about appreciating good taste and sharing with your loved ones. Like many other festivities Italian Easter is all about enjoying Easter treats with family and friends. So, if you need some inspiration to impress…

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Our pick of the best Italian art exhibitions: Michelangelo & Sebastiano

March 22, 2017

One of this year’s most anticipated exhibitions ‘The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Michelangelo & Sebastiano’ is now open at the National Gallery. We’re delighted to speak to Ellie, an art historian from View From The Gallery, about Michelangelo’s most famous paintings, where they were inspired from and why it is great to paint in Italy. Until the…

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Flavours guide to wine tasting: Puglia

On a trip to Puglia, there are certain activities that should not be missed out and wine tasting is certainly one of them. Puglia is famous for its hearty, full-bodied red wines which are perfect combined with full- flavoured local specialties.  Here are our top 3 tips to help you enjoy your visit the most:…

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Flavours guide to wine tasting: Sicily

March 15, 2017

Today, we continue our Wine Atlas series with one of our favourite Italian regions – Sicily! With a rich wine tradition, Sicily is a must-visit and a must- taste for wine lovers. If you want to learn more about why Sicily is considered an iconic wine region, our brief Sicilian wine guide covers all the interesting…

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Flavours guide to wine tasting: Venice

March 8, 2017

A trip to Venice would not be complete, without a visit to a local vineyard for Prosecco tasting – the region’s most popular wine! Whether you are new to wine tasting or a connoisseur, our short guide will help you make the most of your Prosecco tasting! For more facts and information about Prosecco click here…

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Top Tips for a Day in Rome

March 6, 2017

What should you do when visiting Rome? Flavours team spent a wonderful day in Rome and here’s our list of top things to do. Vatican City First stop for our day in Rome was the Vatican City. This stunning area is the centre of the Roman Catholic faith and is a celebration of art and…

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