Cagliari: The Other Sardiniaby GISELA WILLIAMSAugust 12, 2007In Cagliari, a lively port town on the southern tip of this sun-kissed Mediterranean island, young revelers dance away the night.(read article)
Italy 2009: summer holiday planning guideby Gill CharltonJanuary 15, 2009
Continuing our series of expert planning guides, Gill Charlton turns her
attention to Italy, a perennial favourite among travellers, with everything
from renaissance treasures to unparalleled cuisine.
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Just back: high tide in La Serenissimaby Ian CrammondJanuary 30, 2009
The latest winner in our travel writing competition is Ian Crammond for this
account of Venice's highest acqua alte in 40 years.
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Italy an Insider's Guide: Food and wineby Lee Marshall February 23, 2009
Italy is crammed with culinary hotspots for the food and wine adventurer, from
truffle-hunting in Piedmont to wine-tasting in Tuscany.
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Italy an Insider's Guide: In touch with natureby Lee Marshall February 23, 2009
From mountain villages to white sand beaches covered in flamingos, Italy is a
land of natural beauty offering visitors dramatic walking and cycling trails.
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Italy an Insider's Guide: Romance and the dolce vitaby Lee Marshall February 23, 2009
Italy may have become pricey in recent years, but the country can still offer
good value, says Lee Marshall, and nowhere else offers quite the same
wonderful combination of fine food, culture, art, landscape and good living.
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Umbria: A beauty spa without the beastlinessby Carla Powell March 04, 2009
A few years ago when Carla Powell went to a spa to lose weight, she ended up
eating the cabbage wrap in which her body was encased. This time, she prayed
the experience would be more uplifting
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Coming up: what's on in the world of travelby Francesca HoylesFebruary 06, 2009
In this week's round-up of festivals, new exhibitions and travel events,
Francesca Hoyles looks at the week running from February 9-15.
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Sardinia: Ronni Ancona falls in loveby Ronni AnconaApril 05, 2009
Sardinia is little known to outsiders, but comedienne Ronni Ancona was soon
seduced by the island's fine resorts, pristine beaches and ancient culture.
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Will Self in Sicily: Heaven with a cross to bearby Will SelfFebruary 09, 2009
Beyond the golden beaches, dramatic hills and sumptuous food, Sicily&rsquo<s bloody
legacy as the birthplace of the Mafia is never far away. Will Self couldn&rsquo<t
refuse its questionable allure as he and his son followed in the footsteps
of the Cosa Nostra.
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Hotel Pironi Lake Maggioreby Clare MannFebruary 09, 2009
In Cannobio, the enchanting town in the Italian Lakes, lies the Hotel Pironi,
a converted monastery. Clare Mann reviews it.
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Hotel Cannobio Lake Maggioreby Clare MannFebruary 09, 2009
Clare Mann reviews the Hotel Cannobio, which enjoys a spectacular position on
Lake Maggiore in Italy.
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Salina Italy: The great slow food caperby Johnny MorrisMarch 09, 2009
Our Bespoke Traveller visits Salina, the Italian island used as a setting for
Il Postino, the film that portrayed Pablo Neruda. He joins locals in paying
homage to a small green bud.
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Howard Marks's heaven and hellMay 28, 2009
Howard Marks used to travel with two passports, now he relies on taxi drivers
to point him in the direction of his next adventure.
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Just back: romance among the olive grovesby Richard Graves June 26, 2009
The latest winner in our travel writing competition is Richard Graves for
evoking Italy's enduring romantic appeal in this account of his 'second
honeymoon'.
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Top Roman coursesby Lonely PlanetJune 25, 2009Italys super-charged capital boasts one of the worlds most inspiring cityscapes. Take the...(read article)
Puglia’s food festivalsby Lonely PlanetJuly 02, 2009Head to the heel of Italys boot and discover a region with reasons to celebrate local food all...(read article)
Skiing Europe’s Haute Routeby Lonely PlanetJuly 08, 2009Take a guide, take an ice axe and take the exhilarating challenge of skiing the legendary Haute Route.
This...(read article)
World’s ‘best’ cities? Hmm…by Lonely PlanetJuly 15, 2009What makes one city better than another?
For some, its the culture. For others, the cuisine. Some...(read article)
When in Rome…etiquette in Italyby Lonely PlanetAugust 03, 2009Italy is a feast of seemingly endless courses, but in a land of rigorous aesthetics how do you navigate...(read article)
Venice on a shoestringby Lonely PlanetAugust 27, 2009Whoever keeps circulating the rumour that you need a hedge-fund to enjoy Venice needs some serious tips...(read article)
Cash and jackets in Romeby Lonely PlanetAugust 31, 2009Lonely Planets Katie Falkiner gets more than she bargains for on the streets of Rome.
Wed...(read article)
Sardinia: The lure of the Emerald Coastby Oliver SmithSeptember 02, 2009
You don&rsquo<t have to be super-rich to enjoy the island&rsquo<s Emerald Coast, with its
wonderful beaches, golf and nightlife, says Oliver Smith.
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Rome’s leafy retreatsby Lonely PlanetSeptember 17, 2009While Italians are famous for their laid-back take on life, the pace of the countrys capital is...(read article)
Insider tips: Romeby Lonely PlanetSeptember 17, 2009Our insider tips on accommodation, free wi-fi, ordering coffee, and museum and transports passes, for...(read article)
Naples Italy: My kind of townby Gerald SeymourSeptember 20, 2009
Gerald Seymour favours Naples, a city with 'a borrowed time existence that
shapes its character&rsquo<
.
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How not to tour Mont Blancby Lonely PlanetSeptember 24, 2009The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), a 160km loop hike through Switzerland, Italy and France, is almost too...(read article)
Top places to steal a kissby Lonely PlanetSeptember 30, 2009Like they say, it’s all in the lips – so pucker up for everything from passion to cinematic history at...(read article)
Italian coffee culture: a guideby Lee MarshallSeptember 30, 2009
If you don't want to be taken for a tourist in Italy, you should drink coffee
as and when the locals do.
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Vicenza: Who needs Venice?by Sophie ButlerOctober 14, 2009
With magnificent art, food and architecture, Vicenza, in Italy, is more than a
match for its pricey, crowded neighbour Venice, says Sophie Butler.
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Opera in Milanby Lonely PlanetOctober 26, 2009Opera is serious business in Milan. At the citys legendary Teatro alla Scala (also called La Scala...(read article)
Casa Astarita Sorrento Italy: Where to stayby Casilda GriggOctober 19, 2009
Casilda Grigg reviews the centrally located Casa Astarita hotel in Sorrento,
which has quirky dé<cor and homemade jams for breakfast.
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Europe’s 8 best night trainsby Lonely PlanetNovember 17, 2009The midnight thump and clunk of railway carriages being uncoupled and shunted in a station somewhere...(read article)
Travel books: guides to Romania and Tuscanyby Clover StroudNovember 16, 2009
Clover Stroud reviews an inspiring guidebook examining Romania's history and
culture and a compelling narrative on why Italy is so seductive to
travellers.
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YOUR top 10 countries for 2010by Lonely PlanetNovember 19, 2009A couple of weeks ago, we published our list of hot destinations for 2010.
You sure had a lot to say!...(read article)
The world’s top choc spotsby Lonely PlanetNovember 24, 2009Love chocolate? Discover how to feel full of beans on this nonstop choc tour of the planet.
Flanders,...(read article)
Just back: flavours of Tuscanyby Philippa Pal November 20, 2009
The latest winner in our travel writing competition is Philippa Pal for her
recollections of Tuscany shared over a rustic picnic.
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