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By the Flavours Holidays Team

10 Things to Do During a Visit to Puglia

September 23, 2014

Puglia is a food lovers’ dream and the perfect location for a relaxing Pilates retreat or Italian cooking holiday. But what exactly makes the “heel” of Italy so popular? And where should you go if you want to experience great food and cultural highlights? We’ll tell you in our top ten Puglia list!   1. Castel…

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In Season: Flavours Guide to Truffles

September 20, 2014

Truffles are a culinary highlight and one of the most expensive produce items in the world. But do you know any more about the famous delicacies? For example, where is the best place to find them? When is the best time to enjoy them? And, how can I use truffles in my cooking? Find it…

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Your Favourite Italian Artist – Part 2

After Canaletto, we dedicate another blog post to one of your favourite Italian artist; the great Titian. Titian (also known as Tiziano Vecellio) was the greatest artist of 16th century Venice. At the time, Venice was a republic and one of the most powerful and cosmopolitan centres in the world. The city was admired for its…

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10 things we love about Sicily

September 16, 2014

Writing down ten reasons explaining why we love Sicily was not easy – not because we could not come up with anything loveable about the island. No! It was hard to narrow it down to only 10 things that will make your cooking holiday in Sicily unforgettable. Excited to see what made it on our…

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Ultimate Autumn Escapes

September 2, 2014

Summer is slowly but surely coming to an end and autumn will be upon us quickly. Who wouldn’t want to run from the dreariness that surrounds us and charge their cells with the last rays of sunshine? Escape the rain and travel to Italy this autumn. It is a wonderful place if you enjoy warm…

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Polenta – Dish of Venice

August 30, 2014

What are the cornerstones of a traditional Italian cuisine? Pizza, pasta and POLENTA! Yes, while pizza and pasta would have probably come to everyone’s mind, Polenta does not get the recognition it deserves. Humble, yet satisfying the Venetian dish has probably more ancient history than the latter. Characterized as peasant food, it has been around in the Venetian region for centuries. But, how do you make it? And, what do you have with it? Well, let’s discover the inns and outs of this Venetian dish.

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Pilates and Men? Why not?

August 28, 2014

  David Beckham, Andy Murray, Hugh Grant – The list of men doing Pilates is growing. Of course, Pilates holds plenty of benefits for men. And still – women are the ones dominating the mats. But why? We asked an expert: Jyoti Sigouin, instructor on our Pilates holidays in Italy, explains why Pilates is no…

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5 Myths about Solo Travelling

August 26, 2014

Do you want to travel solo but have not booked yet because your fears have overcome you? While it is perfectly normal to be scared, be assured that a holiday for single people has lots of benefits to it. That’s why we want to clear up with the myths we so often hear and tell…

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An Interview with Oxford Wine Festival

August 20, 2014

Do you have something planned for the bank holiday weekend? If not, we might have the perfect solution for you! The Oxford Wine Festival is making its debut this year. Learning about wine and food while being entertained by live music is the right recipe for an exciting weekend – perfect for food and wine…

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Top Reasons to Fall in Love with Venice

August 12, 2014

While Venice is currently attracting international stars from all over the world during its International Film Festival, we would like to put even more spotlight on the floating city. There is hardly any other place in the world that is as unique and fascinating as Venice. Captivated by its charm, so many of our cooking…

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Italian Art Headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014

August 9, 2014

If your busy schedule leaves no time for a holiday in Italy this summer, never fear! World-class Italian artists are exhibiting at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. The Scottish capital is a city world-renowned for its festivals, bringing together the very best in art and culture. If you’re longing to experience the beauty found on one of…

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Top 3 Italian Art Festivals

August 4, 2014

Italians love to celebrate – the small and big things in life. They also love art – in all its facets. So, what happens when these two things come together? Exactly! The celebrations will be extra big. As soon as the summer starts, the country is full of festivals, celebrating modern and classical art. Music,…

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A Taste of Sicilian Summer – Orange Salad Recipe

August 2, 2014

The orange salad is a typical salad of Sicilian cuisine. The dish is hugely popular amongst our guests on our cooking holidays in Sicily. No wonder! Using oranges as its main ingredient, it serves as a wonderful refreshment during the warm summer days or lets you dream about warmer days during cold winter evenings. The best thing, this salad is quick and very easy to prepare – try it yourself this weekend!

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