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Portofino – A Shopper’s Paradise?

May 14, 2013 by
Portofino Shopping

Shopping in Portofino - Portofino Has Plenty of Designer Shops: Most tourists don't go to Portofino to shop, for the simple reason that this picturesque harbour resort town has a reputation for being expensive. Yet, around the small crowded harbour, there are so many Italian and international luxury brand names and other shops that you have to acknowledge that Portofino is quite a shopper's paradise - at least for the well-healed visitors. A Shopper's Paradise When I first saw the Louis … [Read more...]

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A Visit to the Contucci Cellar in Montepulciano

May 6, 2013 by
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Wine Shopping at the Contucci Cellar, One of Montepulciano's Many Wine Cellars: Montepulciano is a well-known wine-producing area and its Vino Nobile is one of the oldest wines of Italy - there is written mention of this wine as early as 790. If you're interested in Italian wines, you don't have to look very far to find a cellar in this town. From the big producers to the smaller family-run wineries, most have cellars or outlets in the centro storico. Visiting the Contucci Cellar Lining … [Read more...]

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Shopping in Capri

April 28, 2013 by
Capri Shopping

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 Onassis, Maria Callas and others shopping in Capri, it's no wonder that the island has a reputation for being expensive. Some Capri Shops But for those who must shop, there are some things … [Read more...]

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Shopping in Positano

April 21, 2013 by
Shopping in Positano

Positano's Colourful Shops Break Down Even the Strongest Wills: The streets of Positano may be steep and full of steps, but they are also lined with all kinds of inviting shops that are hard to resist. Whether you're arriving by bus at the top of the town or by ferry, you'll soon come into contact with Positano's many small shops and boutiques. Positano Fashion I'm usually quite disciplined when it comes to making hasty purchases whose attraction soon wears off once the holiday is over. … [Read more...]

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Shopping in Pienza was a Pleasant Surprise

April 14, 2013 by
Pienza Shopping

There's More to Pienza Shopping than Just Pecorino Cheese: Pienza, we were told, is famous for its pecorino cheese, but apart from this cheesy bit of intelligence, we had no expectations of doing any shopping when we paid a visit to this Tuscan hill town. We arrived at 9:30 in the morning and the place was pretty quiet, but by the time we had finished visiting the Cattedrale dell’Assunta (Pienza duomo), many of the shops had opened and we were pleasantly surprised to find that there's … [Read more...]

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Getting Advice on Brunello di Montalcino Wines in Siena

April 2, 2013 by
Tuscan Wines in Siena

At Cantina del Brunello in Siena We Got Great Advice on Brunello Wines: On our walk back to Piazza San Domenico, where our coach was waiting, we came across a wine cellar that had a large selection of what looked like quality wines. It was the 'Brunello' in name of the shop - Cantina del Brunello - that got Tony interested. As we travelled around Italy and stopped at a number of autogrills, many of these Italian highway food outlets offered gift packs of Brunello di Montalcino at what … [Read more...]

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Siena Shopping: What to Buy in Siena

April 1, 2013 by
Siena Pottery

Shopping in Siena is Surprisingly Good: Siena may not be known as a shopping destination, however those who want to shop will be surprised at what this medieval hill town has to offer. Not only are there souvenir shops, arts and crafts, food and wine, but there are also small trendy boutiques selling anything from sweaters and jackets to leather goods, fashion wear and accessories. Arts and Crafts The Tuscan region is a centre for arts and crafts and when you visit the Siena Duomo, … [Read more...]

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Castel Guelfo Outlet in Bologna

March 11, 2013 by
Bologna Shopping

Castel Guelfo Outlet - A Bologna Outlet with Some 100 Stores: While on our walking tour of Bologna, our tour guide made an off-the-cuff remark that Milan is the exhibition centre for fashion, but much of the production takes place in Bologna. If she is correct, then there must be some really good designer outlets around Bologna. The one outlet village that I've come across so far is the Castel Guelfo Style Outlet. For those familiar with outlet shopping, this Bologna outlet offers the … [Read more...]

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Shopping in San Gimignano

February 28, 2013 by
San Gimignano pottery

For Those Looking to Shop in San Gimignano, there is Plenty to Buy Here: San Gimignano is not known as a shopping destination, but for those who love to shop, there are plenty of things you can buy here. In this town there are many shops selling handicraft such as ceramics and woodcraft, embroidery, leather bags, books and other souvenirs. There are also a few art galleries about town where you can buy a painting, or two, of your favourite Tuscan landscape. San Gimignano is of course … [Read more...]

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What to Buy in Sorrento

January 17, 2013 by
Italian dinnerware

Sorrento Shopping - Typical Sorrentine Products to Buy: In the historical centre of Sorrento, shopping is unavoidable. Everywhere one walks, from the seafront to the narrow side streets and pedestrian precinct, there are shops and stalls everywhere, many selling souvenirs with the Sorrento trademark lemon-patterns. Typical Sorrentine Products Intarsio - Inlaid wood is very popular in Sorrento. If you're going to Sorrento on a tour, you will most certainly be taken to an inlaid wood … [Read more...]

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