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Find personalised scents, beaded jewellery, paper marbling and all manner of gastronomic delights
Find personalised scents, beaded jewellery, paper marbling and all manner of gastronomic delights
From chic cocktail bars to cabaret and burlesque shows, here's how to plan your time after dark
From Vespa tours to viewing private collections and relaxing in Roman baths, find a different side to the city at its top attractions
An insider 48-hour guide to the historic, art-laden European metropolis that is the Eternal City
A 48-hour insider guide to Italy's island of rich history, food and culture
From beach huts to 17th-century crypts, nightlife on this Italian island is certainly memorable
From traditional trattorias to intricate tasting menus, here's where and what to eat on this Italian island
From Mount Etna to Modica, this Italian island is filled with incredible places to visit and explore
From dazzling white sandy shores to picturesque nature reserves, here's where to spend time on the island's coast
Pretty Capraia, halfway between Livorno and Corsica, has been transformed from a penal colony into holiday paradise
Never drink a cappuccino in the afternoon – or after a meal - and some other rules for your Italian caffeine fix
Hand gestures offer an alternative language that blends theatricality, community pride and an incomprehensibility to outsiders
Our expat expert on the Italians explains why their holiday luggage might have a distinctive aroma
One of Italy’s oldest hotels found a loophole to remain open during lockdown, much to the joy of this spa holiday convert