August 16, 2016
Do you know the weird superstitions that Italians stand by? Walking over 3 drains may sound weird to you but wait until you read about the superstitions the Italians have.
Food, Recipes, Lifestyle and Travel Blog
By the Flavours Holidays Team
Top 5 Similarities between Yoga and Pilates
August 9, 2016
If you find yourself feeling a little stiffer, your joints creaking like old floorboards, and movement no longer flowing as it once did, it might be time to consider Yoga or Pilates. But here’s the conundrum: which one should you choose? Which practice will help restore the fluidity you’re longing for, the one that will…
What’s the Difference between Yoga and Pilates?
July 19, 2016
If you want to become more active, which of the two disciplines should you choose: Yoga or Pilates? The first thing you need to consider is that Yoga and Pilates are often lumped together, but are actually very different. So let’s start at the very beginning. 1. Pilates is a conditioning programme Beliefs and basic…
Joseph Pilates: History & Philosophy Of His Revolutionary Exercise
June 28, 2016
From a young sickly boy who was bullied in the 1880’s, to influencing a multi-million pound industry today, Joseph Pilates has revolutionised the perception of health and fitness. To this day, millions of people follow his practice and credit it to transforming their own health, fitness and lifestyle. In fact, the number of Americans who…
5 of the Best Art Galleries in Sicily
June 14, 2016
The Mediterranean is a goldmine for history and culture, and Sicily is no different as it offers a rich and diverse mixture of art collected over the centuries, influenced by different visiting civilisations. We have put together a small guide into the island’s best art scenes to find the most innovative and contemporary art around….
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Top 5 Very Best Sights To See In Syracuse, Sicily
June 4, 2016
Once a Greek colony, Syracuse (Siracusa) still retains much of its original features. No other place in Sicily is quite like it. It is the perfect mixture of Greek classicism, Roman ruins and baroque architecture. If you didn’t hear the sound of Italian being spoken on the streets, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in…
Painting in Sicily: A day trip to Marzamemi
May 31, 2016
Flavours painting tutor, Robert Nelmes recalls an inspiring day trip to Marzamemi – a little fishing village in the south-east of Sicily Why Marzamemi? On my first painting holiday as a tutor with Flavours, I went to Sicily. As part of the holiday, we visited the old tuna port of Marzamemi which lies on the…
On the da Vinci trail in Italy
May 24, 2016
Where to find da Vinci in Italy Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest talents to emerge from the Italian Renaissance. Not only was he hugely influential as an artist and sculptor, he was an inventor, mathematician and engineer. Of course, he is most remembered for the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and…
Best Italian Cookbooks
May 13, 2016
Our top picks of Italian cookbooks, past and present: Jamie’s Italy – by Jamie Oliver Can you believe this book is over 10 years old? Jamie’s Italy was published in 2005 and is based on a tour of Italy Jamie took when he turned 30 years old. Travelling from the top to the toe of…
8 Tips For Eating Like Like a Local in Venice
May 6, 2016
We all know that Italians are known for eating well… with their pizza, pasta and gelato. We think we know what Italians eat, but do we know how the locals actually eat? Here is our guide to eating like a local in Venice: 1. Venetian small sharing plates – cicchetti in bacari Spain is known…
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Win ‘Italy from the Source’ by Lonely Planet – [Competition Closed]
April 22, 2016
Competition Time at Flavours Holidays! [Closed] We have teamed up with the lovely people at Lonely Planet to give away 3 copies of their latest cookbook, Italy From the Source. And that’s not all. To accompany this fantastic book, the 3 winners will also receive an Italian food hamper from Flavours Holidays At Flavours, we are…
Gnocchi con Pesto alla Genovese
April 18, 2016
Authentic, light-as-a-feather gnocchi which makes a quick and satisfying mid-week meal.
Walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany: Part 2
April 15, 2016
All roads lead to Rome It was a quiet Sunday morning in Siena when we met our walking guide, Beppe. The Flavours team all gathered in the lobby of our hotel ahead of our day of walking along the Via Francigena. Our journey so far, well documented in Part 1, mainly consisted of meeting our colleagues…
Walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany: Part 1
April 8, 2016
All Roads Lead to Rome… Recently, Flavours Holidays had a pre-2016 season meeting in Tuscany. There have been a few new members of staff since Christmas, so getting together before another busy season begins was a great idea…although, there was a twist… Not only were we there to meet the whole team, but 2 days would be…
Recipe of the Week: Risotto Limone e Gamberetti
March 12, 2016
This risotto dish combines the classic flavours of refreshing lemon and seafood. Risotto Limone e Gamberetti is the perfect dish to get you in the mood for sunshine and sea views. Enjoy with a glass of crisp white wine and imagine you are eating al fresco in Italy. Happy days!
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