Puglia's Food Festivalsby Abigail HoleNovember 02, 2008
Head to the heel of Italy's boot and discover a region with reasons to celebrate local food all year round.
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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)
Puglia's Food Festivalsby Abigail HoleFebruary 22, 2008
Head to the heel of Italy's boot and discover a region with reasons to celebrate local food all year round.
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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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