Montepulciano is the highest hill town in Tuscany, and renowned for its wine, the Vino Nobile Henry James drank so much Montepulciano wine he couldn’t remember much about this famous Tuscany hill town, but it’s beautifully preserved and well worth a visit, especially to taste the food – and don’t miss the wine cellars! “Well […]
Capri – Stylish and Stunningly Beautiful
Capri Was Once a Cult Destination for the Rich and Famous: With its swanky shops and legends of aristocrats, film stars and celebrities living lives of luxury and pleasure on the island, Capri is an island with a reputation for glamour and style. It was a popular destination during the Roman times and is still […]
Shopping in Capri
Capri Has a Reputation for being Expensive, but There are Things to Buy Here: For the majority of visitors on day trips to Capri, shopping is not one of the reasons for coming to Capri. The island was once the playground for the rich and famous and with past wealthy guests like Sofia Loren, Jacqueline […]
Capri: Live from the Monte Solaro Chair-lift!
The ride up from Anacapri is open to the elements but it’s a real thrill with great views! The chair-lift up to Monte Solaro from Anacapri is an exciting and exhilarating ride – provided the weather is good! There are great views on the way up (and down) and tremendous panoramas of the Faraglioni Rocks […]
A Bird’s-eye View of Orvieto from the Torre del Moro
Enjoy 360 Degree View of Orvieto and its Surrounds from the Top of Torre del Moro: Like many medieval hill towns in Italy, Orvieto has its share of medieval towers. For a bird’s eye view of Orvieto, go up to the top of the Torre del Moro on Corso Cavour. This 47-metre high tower from […]
Positano: Live from Spiaggia Grande Beach
The Amalfi Coast – colourful houses cascading down the cliffs – it has to be Positano Positano on the Amalfi Coast has a great reputation but does it live up to the hype? Tony and Helen Page discover colourful houses cascading down the cliffs, brown bodies lazing on the beach, unexpectedly cheap shopping and plenty […]
A Sweltering Stay at the Hotel Aquila Bianca in Orvieto
Hotel Aquila Bianca in Orvieto has Great Location but the Air-conditioning Was Ineffective: For a central hotel in the historical heart of Orvieto, you can’t complain about the Hotel Aquila Bianca. Located in Piazza della Repubblica, the hotel is within easy reach of shops and restaurants and the Orvieto Cathedral is just a 7-minute walk […]
Things to Do in Positano
Apart from its Scenery and Beaches There are Other Things to Do in Positano: Positano town is set on the face of a small hill and its picturesque setting along the Amalfi Coast is one of its main attractions. The town has two beautiful beaches and the sun, sand, sea and scenery are enough to […]
Suntan on the Ferry from Positano to Sorrento
Positano Ferries: Travel by Ferry from Positano to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast: When we visited Positano on a quick tour from Sorrento, we travelled by mini-bus. Our tour guide did not mention that we could easily return to Sorrento by ferry and so after a quick two-hour stay in Positano everyone went back to […]
Lunch at La Zagara – One of the Many Positano Restaurants
La Zagara – A Restaurant With a Delicious-Looking Cakes but the Food and Service Disappointed: There are heaps of restaurants in Positano and our guide, whom we suspect is a bit of a dessert addict, suggested that La Zagara is a good place to take a break as it has the best cakes in town. […]
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