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WINE: Umbria “CANTINE APERTE” – “Open Wine Cellars” 25/26 May

May 15th, 2013 | By | Category: Italian News

During the last weekend of May, 25/26 is the great “Cantine Aperte” or “Open Cellars” and in its 21 st  year, across the region of Umbria.  The event is sponsored by the Wine Tourism Movement, is considered among the most popular and famous in  Italy, is much anticipated by wine experts and sommeliers from the [...]



EVENTS: UMBRIA – “TODIFIORITA” 24/25/26 May

May 15th, 2013 | By | Category: Events

Todifiorita, – Todi in Flower, a beautiful 3 day event which takes place in the most significant and scenic areas of the Roman-medieval town and transforms Todi into a lush and aromatic flower garden.    It offers visitors a great programme and :Exhibition of ”excellence”among the nurserymen .  Also exhibiting   antique furniture for the garden, manufacturers and artisans of spices, tea and [...]



ART: Todi Art Gallery “BIBO’s PLACE” – Inauguration 18 May 12:00 pm

Apr 25th, 2013 | By | Category: Art & Culture

In the centre of Roman-Medieval Todi, at Piazza Garibaldi, a new and exciting ArtGallery has its inaugural opening on Saturday, 18 May at 12 pm.  “Bibo’s Place”  Partners and great friends, Andrea Bizarro and Matteo Boetti,  who have lived in Todi for many years, decided to realize their passion for art, and thereby also promoting [...]



EVENTS: ORVIETO “ITALIAN GELATO” from 1 to 5 May

Apr 25th, 2013 | By | Category: Events

    In the main piazza’s of the historic centre of Orvieto, Piazza Duomo, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza della Repubblica, there will be held the expo from ice cream makers representing the Italian regions.   Delicious gelato’s, sorbets, ice water, mousses on display and to taste. Included in the fantastic event will of course [...]



News: BBC buys Italian dramas

Apr 25th, 2013 | By | Category: Italian News

The ‘Radio Times’ has revealed that the BBC has bought three Italian drama series to air later this year.  BBC4 will show a new four-part series of ‘Il Commissario Montalbano’ (Inspector Montalbano). The show is set in Sicily and features Sicilian detective Salvo Montalbano played by Luca Zingaretti. The mystery series is based on the thrillers by [...]



BLOG: Introducing Lake Como’s stunning holiday rentals

Apr 4th, 2013 | By | Category: Our Blog

Spring has arrived and the perfect season to offer an incredible and exclusive range of beautiful apartments on the lake shore or in the verdant hills above Lake Como.  However, one can be sure that a lake view, terrace and some with pools, is guaranteed!  Lake Como is classed as one of the most stunning areas of natural beauty in [...]



LAKE COMO: Stunning holiday rental at Menaggio with pool – sleeps 6

Apr 4th, 2013 | By | Category: Holiday Rental Properties

This apartment is a piece of paradise with breathtaking views of Lago di Como throughout and so stylishly decorated, you may find it hard to leave. Light filled & spacious with over 200 square meters on 3 floors, private adjoining garden, 2 private terraces inc 1 from the ensuite bedroom all with stunning views Facilities  [...]



SARDINIA: Beautiful Masseria at Olbia with Guest House and pool

Apr 4th, 2013 | By | Category: Property of the Week

Just 20 minutes drive to the stunning Costa Smeralda coast.  Beautiful independent Villa, located in gentle country hillside so special of Sardinia with private access, plus separate guest annex, swimming pool and garden. Typical Sardinian “masseria” single storey villa, about 220 sqm. built in lovely local yellow, dry stone. All the most modern energy saving [...]



CULTURE: The British Museum showcase Pompeii and Herculaneum

Apr 3rd, 2013 | By | Category: Art & Culture

(ANSA) – London, March 28 - Life and Death’ takes visitors back to ancient Roman cities.  Pompeii, sometimes called the forgotten city, was lost for nearly 1,700 years before its rediscovery in 1748. When Mount Vesuvius erupted covering the bustling Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum near Naples in AD 79, those who remained and the [...]



NEWS: Verona VINITALY 47th Edition from 7 to 10 April

Apr 3rd, 2013 | By | Category: Italian News

VERONA:   Vinitaly – the world’s top exhibition in the wine and spirits sector.  Spread over four  days of major events, meetings, tastings and targeted workshops to encourage contacts between exhibiting cellars and trade operators, together with an impressive convention programme discussing and analysing topics associated with supply and demand in Italy, Europe and the rest [...]