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Travel Bucket List For 2021

December 4, 2020

First published 18th Sept 2021, this post has been update 4th December 2021. We’ve been dreaming (and we’re sure you have too) of exploring a little bit further afield and ticking off our travel bucket list. Our wanderlust has us incredibly excited to get back out into the world and return to travel in 2021!…

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10 Best Books That Will Transport You to Italy

April 30, 2020

Embracing the Italian culture and the Italian way of life is an integral part of the Flavours Holidays’ experience. When you’re learning how to cook regional Italian dishes, diving into a conversation with the locals, or immersing yourself in the Italian landscape – you get a feel for the passionate and inspirational culture of Italy….

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Flavours’ Favourite Moments of 2019

December 15, 2019

A lot of wonderful people work with Flavours across all activities and regions to make every holiday a success. We spoke to some of them about how fantastic 2019 has been and to reflect on some of their favourite moments! Johanna Dollerson – Pilates Teacher 1. What has been your favourite region to visit this…

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Flavours Staff’s 2019 Christmas Wishlist

December 9, 2019

Christmas is fast approaching and the Flavours team is feeling festive! The decorations are up, the carols are playing and we’re all thinking about what Santa might be leaving under the tree for us. Have a look below to see what’s at the top of the Flavours’ Christmas wishlist!

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Hobbies are the secret to staying young! Here’s why…

January 17, 2018

This blog was originally posted on 17th January 2018 and was updated October 2020. It’s that time of year again when many of us resolve to pick up a new skill or hobby. As we get older, we don’t necessarily want to be young again, but feeling mentally active and fit is desirable. One of…

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Travel Cheat Sheet: Your packing list when going to Italy in summer

June 26, 2017

Are you one of those who spends more time panicking rather than actually packing? Well, then this goes out for you. Travelling to Italy is almost everyone’s dream but it’s a real hassle to pack things up for a country like Italy where people are a walking fashion statement. But, don’t lose hope yet; we…

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Competition Time – Italian Cookbook Giveaway!

May 22, 2017

[COMPETITION CLOSED] Cook your way around Italy this month! Join us on a journey to discover the local delights of four iconic Italian regions – Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia, Naples and the Amalfi Coast and win copies of the newest additions to Italian Silver Spoon cookbook series. Throughout May and June we’ll be giving away copies…

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Finding the heart of Italy on a train

February 3, 2017

If you hop on a train in Italy, try and heed author Tim Park’s advice to himself, here: ‘I tell myself… Don’t ask whether the train is punctual. Don’t worry what Taranto will be like, what Lecce will be like, or Brindisi, or Bari. Don’t be concerned that you may have nothing to say about…

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5 Top Travel Tips from Flavours Director Lorne Blyth

January 31, 2017

Planning a holiday soon? Here’s the 5 Top Travel Tips from Flavours Director Lorne Blyth: Pack less Some people pack everything but the kitchen sink. Not me! I lay out everything I’m planning on taking and then ask myself two key questions: ‘Do I really need this? Will I really wear it?’ This usually helps…

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Boost Creativity With A Change Of Scene

December 31, 2016

Creativity can be an elusive beast. An idea can occur to you in the middle of the night and you wake up full of inspiration to write the first chapter of a book, cook something wonderful, or simply go about your daily life with added verve and vigour. But at other times, you find yourself…

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5 Reasons Puglia Should Be On Your Bucket List

December 15, 2016

Situated on the extreme south-eastern tip of Italy, Puglia is a region bursting with local culture and traditions. It’s relatively unknown compared to many of Italy’s most famous regions, and it’s definitely one of our top picks at Flavours! So, we’ve put together our top 5 reasons that this hidden gem should be top of…

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