July 9, 2015
As part of Italian Book Week, Laura’s The Gondola Maker was nominated for our Best Summer Read award. Laura Morelli fell in love with Venice and Italy at a young age, which inspired her to study for a Ph.D. in Art History at Yale University. A keen writer and historian, Laura’s books are inspired by the true…
July 8, 2015
Are you searching for the perfect holiday read? A book that will help you relax on your Pilates holiday whilst enjoying the warm Italian sun by the pool? Today’s book recommendation “Italian ways” could be that book… Italian Ways: On and off the Rails from Milan to Palermo, to give its full title, is a journey around…
July 7, 2015
Many before him must have dreamt of riding around the Italian countryside on a classic Vespa, soaking up the culture and the sun. But Peter wasn’t scared to take the leap and make it happen, heading off to Italy in search of La Dolce Vita! Vroom with a View is his account of Italy from the saddle…
July 6, 2015
[CLOSED] We’ve taken your nominations and filtered through our favourite Italian summer reads for this weeks Italian Book Week, hosted by Flavours! Now we need you to consider the options and choose which is the perfect Italian Summer read! Vroom with a View Author: Peter Moore An avid Aussie traveller, Peter has been to…
July 4, 2015
Maybe you’ve had one too many disasters in the kitchen and vowed never to pick up a frying pan again, or maybe it’s just always fallen on the other half to get creative in the kitchen. Whatever your culinary skill or experience, we hope to be able to teach all to cook while on a…
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July 1, 2015
With such a varied culture and heritage, there is always something worth visiting and celebrating in Italy. Here are the main events in the Italian July calendar, which are not to be missed if you are lucky enough to be in the area. The Summer Festival, Lucca Held inside Luccas historic city walls, the main square…
June 27, 2015
Our guests on our painting holidays are a varied bunch! We’ve had seasoned artists to complete beginners. Travellers have varied skills, brushes and colours in their toolkit. Here is a quick list and few tips to consider when packing for Italy. Purchase the best materials you can afford. Prioritise quality over quantity and you will notice…
June 23, 2015
Whether you are just interested in the strawberries and cream or are a die-hard court-side fan, over the next two weeks everyone will be talking about Wimbledon. We’re getting ready to back Andy Murray all the way to the final again this year and we were contemplating the secret to his success. No doubt it is down…
June 20, 2015
Italy’s largest island is well known for beach getaways, coastal summer breaks and ancient relics such as the Temple of Concord. On our Painting holidays and Pilates retreats in Sicily, we want you to experience authentic Italy. Of course, there are sights worth seeing, but sometimes it is better to wander a little far off…
June 17, 2015
This simple recipe from our cooking holidays in Sicily is a great light meal for the summer and is even better for those who are a bit of a novice in the kitchen. This requires no oven, no hob and no heat! So there is no excuse not to try this one out. The long marinating time is also perfect for weekend hobbyists – painters we are looking at you! Just prep in less than ten minutes, pop away for a few hours and you can come back to a unique dish.
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June 6, 2015
Flavours are excited to introduce Villa Padova to our list of Villa options in 2015. Located in the Padua province near the city of Venice, this 16th century property is sure to impress guests on our painting holidays. The Villa features historic Frescos by some of the regions most famous artists and the grounds have…
June 2, 2015
Buona Festa della Repubblica! On this day in 1946, Italy democratically voted to become a republic, rejecting the monarchy and creating a new elected government. And so, modern Italy was born. In the fall out after World War II, The country found itself in a constitutional crisis after the demise of fascism. The resulting referendum…
May 26, 2015
Did you know that painting is not only an extremely enjoyable activity but can also have incredible effects on body and mind? For many, painting is a means to escape the stress of every day life. What might come as a surprise for some is that painting can even have benefits on your health! As…
May 23, 2015
International watercolourist Jean Haines SWA is well known for her passion for working in watercolour. Having lived and travelled and exhibited in many countries, she has had the opportunity to develop her skills, creating incredible paintings whilst under the influence of masters from many countries including Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Today, we had…
May 20, 2015
So, you might have limited Pilates experience or may even attend weekly lessons at your local gym, but why should you pack your bag, grab your passport and commit to an Italian Pilates retreat? We had a look at the top reasons our guests join us on a Pilates holiday in Italy! The setting doesn’t compare!…
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