If you’ve been inspired by our blogs on Bologna’s attractions and food and are looking for a reasonably priced, well positioned hotel you might like to consider staying at the Hotel Metropolitan. […]
Bologna: A veritable foodie paradise
It was Bologna’s cultural sights that made us decide to pay it a visit but in the knowledge that it also has a great reputation as a foodie destination we were justifiably […]
Bologna: A perfect Italian destination for foodies and culture vultures
The historic city of Bologna is a fantastic destination for culture vultures, foodies and lovers of all things Italian. With just five days in the fascinating city, two of which were earmarked […]
Alitalia short haul reviewed
Every now and then, you take a trip with an airline you wouldn’t normally have expected to. For us, the decision to go with family who live in London from London Heathrow […]
Does Riviera Travel deserve top award?
Caroline feels that Riviera Travel really deserves its recent Sunday Times Travel Award. Having read recently that Riviera Travel had won the Sunday Times Award for Best Escorted Tour Operator I wasn’t […]
Travelling for sport: My top five experiences!
When it comes to travelling, there are several great reasons for doing it. One of the least discussed and often most undervalued is the experience of going to a sports game whilst […]
New Campania Express offers improved options for Pompeii travellers
Caroline looks at a new way of getting to Pompeii… For visitors headed to Pompeii the choice until recently has been to brave the white knuckle ride of driving on that stretch […]
Is January the best month for a foreign city break?
Caroline looks at January as a good month for city breaks… The Daily Mail reported the blindingly obvious this week: that January is the cheapest month to book flights and hotels for […]
Vicenza: Good things come in small packages at Hotel Relais Santa Corona
Caroline suggests a new destination for those who have exhausted the big three Italian cities… If you love all that Italy has to offer but have exhausted the main cities such as […]
A fantastic hotel in Palermo: Grand Hotel et des Palmes
We spent a fantastic week touring Sicily a couple of years ago and because we only had a day to explore its capital, Palermo, we decided this was definitely a place that […]