September 15, 2015
We recently released our 2015/2016 brochure with dates and holidays for the year ahead. The biggest and most exciting changes are to our Amalfi offerings. Amalfi was our most popular destination last year, often selling out fast as travellers raced to spend a week on the iconic and unique Italian coast. This is why we…
September 10, 2015
The origin of this pasta with squid ink recipe is controversial. Both people of Messina and of Catania claim they have invented it. To add to the competition, it is also a common recipe in Syracuse. What’s certain is that it was born in the East of Sicily and is absolutely delicious.
Andrea Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano can’t stop thinking about this legendary dish when being invited for dinner by the police Superintendent, making every effort to not confront his superior with his tricky case so that the dinner invitation is safe.
September 6, 2015
This week Andrea Camilleri, the author and creator of Montalbano, will celebrate his 90th birthday. The Montalbano series quickly became popular with the Italians but was not translated into English until five novels had gripped readers. Never the less, Montalbano has become a crime fiction staple, achieving success in literature and on the small screen,…
September 5, 2015
This weekend, Venice celebrated the Regata Storica – a traditional flotilla and boat race that draws crowds of locals and tourists alike. Named as one of Lonely Planets ‘Worlds Best Festivals’, this is a Venetian event not to be missed. Over 120 brightly decorated Gondolas and small boats parade through the Grand Canal, manned by…
August 31, 2015
Our ‘Top Blogger’ series continues this week with Natalie Lue from Baggage Reclaim. A huge seventy percent of our guests travel come on a holiday for single people with us, that’s why we love Natalie’s blog so much. Natalie describes her goal as to ’empower women’, which she has certainly achieved. Her writing has saved many…
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August 26, 2015
Have you been on one of our week-long painting holidays? If so, you might have asked yourself where to go to continue developing your painting skills. Once you return home – inspired and keen to learn more – you might find it tricky to locate an appropriate course for yourself. That’s why we’ve put together…
August 24, 2015
Italian tarantella, pizzica, tammuriata and folk music mixed with some Scottish, Irish and English traditional music… that’s what you can expect from “The Badwills” – an Italian music collective playing at tonight’s Jura Unbound at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. With the Edinburgh festivals in full swing, we were delighted when the band agreed to…
August 20, 2015
Are you thinking about an autumn getaway? Did your summer lack the sunshine you craved? Here are some reasons why a cooking, painting or Pilates holiday in Italy could be the answer to your post-summer woes. Autumn Colours If you are a painter, then Italy’s autumn season will be excellent artwork inspiration. Whether it’s rolling…
August 19, 2015
Pilates can be used for a range of lifestyles and ailments. If you haven’t practised much of the exercise before, you may doubt the ability for a week long holiday to be beneficial to you. Here are a few reasons why you don’t have to be Pilates mad to enjoy a week in the sun…
August 13, 2015
At 7:00pm in Siena on the 16th of August, it is claimed the most intense 90 seconds in the world begins with a bang! The explosive charge booms from Piazza del Campo marking the start of a race. Thousands of spectators will have been eagerly waiting since the early morning hours to see the race…
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August 10, 2015
Our ‘Top Bloggers’ series continues with Annette White, a travel blogger who has overcome severe anxiety to take on a bucket list like no other. As many of our travellers are solo (a whopping seventy percent) we want to help alleviate any concerns the nervous solo adventurer may have before joining a holiday for singles….
August 3, 2015
A rich history and dramatic landscape are just the first of many reasons to visit Modica. An art, history and foodie lovers paradise in the mist of Sicilian hills, this unique town divides itself into to parts – Upper and Lower Modica. Well known as the city of 100 bells and 100 churches, Modica has…
July 31, 2015
Although August is famously the month Italians choose to drop everything and head to the beach, that doesn’t mean there is not lots to do for visitors. Here is a round-up of the top events and festivals in Italy during August. The Miracle of the White Madonna, Portovenere This yearly local festival celebrates Portovenere’s Patron…
This one is a bit of a show stopper and great for big family occasions! The key to success with this dish is great quality, fresh seafood. All of which should bring back great memories of a trip to the wonderful Italian Coast. With so many types of seafood in this dish, it offers a flavoursome melody of coastal flavours. Serves fantastically with a glass of white wine.
Of course, you can always pick and choose which types of seafood you use and reduce quantity to make this dish for a smaller dinner affair.
July 30, 2015
As part of our ‘Top Bloggers’ series, we interviewed Julia Skinner, a retired primary Headteacher who is far from finished teaching! Her 100Words challenge has encouraged young students to practise their writing skills – with thousands of submissions falling into her inbox from around the globe. Each week Julia posts a theme and challenges budding writers to…
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